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Boundaries - CORRECT ANSWERS -establishes where therapeu c rela onship edges are
-sets limits to care and rules of conduct
-define appropriate therapeu c behaviour
-minimize transference or countertransference
-must be strong to support clients experience of massage therapy
Influences on Boundary Forma on - CORRECT ANSWERS -Maintenance of an internal or
external locus of control
-Family culture, schooling, religion, and personal experience with se+ng limits
-A+tudes towards: in macy, body image, and sexuality, Authority and discipline
Interac on vs Transac on - CORRECT ANSWERS Interac ons: client/ therapist conversa on.
Transac on: fee paid for services rendered.
all responsibility for maintaining the physical boundary lies with the the ______________ -
CORRECT ANSWERS therapist
permeable boundaries - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Weak.
b. Ignores massage therapy transac on.
c. Does not challenge problema c behaviours. d. Personal sharing compromises care.
firm/rigid boundaries - CORRECT ANSWERS a.Allows no personal informa on, a+tudes or
feelings to be shared.
b.Boundary is firm and cannot be penetrated.
, c.No acknowledgement of poten al for excep ons
Semi-permeable Boundary - CORRECT ANSWERS a.Firm but flexible boundary.
b.Allows personal info. to be shared if it is ethical to do so and/or it is in client's best interest.
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Proxemics - CORRECT ANSWERS study of the nature, degree, and effect of the spa al
separa on individuals naturally maintain (as in various social and interpersonal situa ons) and
of how this separa on relates to environmental and cultural factors."
In mate Space - CORRECT ANSWERS 0-1.5 feet
Personal Space - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.5-4 feet
Social Space - CORRECT ANSWERS 4-12 feet
Public Space - CORRECT ANSWERS 12 feet or more
What kind of space is used in massage therapy? - CORRECT ANSWERS In mate
Using environment to protect boundaries - CORRECT ANSWERS -separate
personal/professional environments.
-Establish and maintain professional standard of hygiene.
-Establish and maintain a predictable schedule. -Maintain availability limited to professional
hours.
-Clearly communicate fee structure, fees changes.