November Class Feature
Ethical Issues Regarding Trauma for Massage Therapist
Sunday, November 13
10am–12pm
Most massage therapists have had a
client who had an emotional release while on the table. For some this may show
up as crying, some clients freeze, and others have uncontrollable laughter.
This session will explore and provide some context about the impact of trauma.
Trauma may include physical experiences such as car accidents; however in many
cases, it is the emotional trauma that gets caught in the body and can be
triggered by massage. The statistics vary depending on the source but it is
commonly known that upwards of 15% of women and 3% of men have experienced
sexual assault that has a lasting trauma impact. This percentage of trauma
survivors increases substantially for people of color, people with
disabilities, and GLBTQ folks. During this class you will increase your
understanding of the impact of trauma on the brain and body. You will expand
your understanding of the emotional responses that you may experience from
clients. Finally, you will explore ways to respond when someone discloses prior
trauma or has an emotional response while in your care.
Combine this two-hour CE class with
one of the other two ethics classes being offered to meet the Washington State
Massage Therapist CE requirement for professional ethics.
Instructor:
Andrea Seabert. Andrea has worked on issues of diversity, social justice, and
power and privilege for over 30 years. She completed a Master of Social Work at
the University of
Washington and has worked
at The Evergreen State College for the last 15 years engaging students in
restorative justice and conflict resolution. Andrea co-owns Radiance Herbs and
Massage with her partner Karin. Andrea’s heart’s work is as the camp director
for an all-volunteer organization that provides a healing camp for children who
are survivors of sexual abuse. Check out www.campvictory.us.
Cost: $40. Bring a friend for $30
each, when registered at the same time.
To register, contact Radiance Herbs
& Massage at 360-357-5250.
Class
will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.
