Normalizing Breast Work – The seminar
June 17, 2011, 7 – 9 pm Breast Massage ~ what do you need to know?
This lecture demonstrates how breast massage supports clients in a unique and compelling way. Basic anatomy and physiology of the breast as well as common treatment challenges are discussed. An overview of breast surgical scars is introduced.
This lecture is open to clients and members of the public as well as therapists who will be attending the weekend seminar.
June 18-19, 2011, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Normalizing Breast Work: Pain, Adhesions, Scars and Swelling
This seminar provides grounded massage theory about breast health. It also includes key practice sessions for clients with common breast conditions, the effects of cancer or who have adhered or uncomfortable scars. Therapists are encouraged to invite clients to attend the practicum on Sunday afternoon at 1 pm.
To register: ANBMT anbmt@anbmt.ca; Phone (506) 452-6972
Fax (506) 451-8173; ANBMT, 570 Queen Street, Stn A, PO Box 323
Fredericton, NB, E3B 4Y2
Talking Body Listening Hands – The seminar
How we communicate with our clients is just as important as any neuromuscular technique. When we forget to clarify our actions or assume that clients understand our intent, we can set ourselves up for real misunderstanding, grief and awkwardness.
Are you:
- Feeling triggered or confused by clients?
- Challenged or frustrated by puzzling client behaviour?
- Interested in the Massage Therapeutic Relationship?
- Want to know more about how to communicate successfully?
In the Talking Body Listening Hands new seminar series: Working In The Grey Zone, Pam Fitch teaches essential communication and listening skills to assist therapists in gently establishing healthy clinical boundaries.
Talking Body Listening Hands describes the therapeutic relationship conceptually and experientially, articulating the principle issues that therapists face as well as exploring the realities of the client's experience. Key terms, case stories, practical suggestions for solving therapeutic dilemmas, role-plays and suggested discussion points for teachers are included in each chapter to ensure comprehension.
Participants are encouraged to bring their case questions to the workshop and process with small and large groups, the problems that they have faced in practice. Talking Body Listening Hands is designed to assist therapists in understanding their role as communicators and facilitators of therapeutic change. It helps therapists to understand what the most ethical and therapeutically safe response may be in a number of clinical situations.
Therapists learn about the underpinnings and purpose of informed consent and ethical decision-making. Basic impairments for a number of psychological disorders are presented and the implications of these issues for massage therapists are discussed.