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In a therapeutic massage relationship, we set effective sexual boundaries by publishing and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual behavior and sex discrimination. The policy effectively establishes a sexual boundary by clearly identifying behavior deemed sexual or discriminating and stating zero-tolerance sanctions for such behavior. Post the policy to the massage business website and require […]

Understanding physical boundaries in a therapeutic relationship begins with an understanding of healthy therapeutic intimacy. Intimacy is defined as a shared feeling of understanding, empathy, and closeness. While intimacy is a component of romantic relationships, it does not mean sexual interaction. We have intimate relationships with important friends and family members.  We might also develop

Successful massage businesses understand the importance of projecting a professional image to clients. When clients walk into a clean, functional space and see a neatly dressed massage therapist ready and on time, they feel confident that they can relax. The subtle signals that establish your professionalism play a role in whether or not clients respect

In this section we’ve learned about relating styles, body language, active listening, speaking our truth, saying no, establish our boundaries, and ways to respect others’ boundaries. Now, let’s apply what we know to better comprehend and memorize this content. Activity 1: Drag and Drop the Word Activity 2: Change the “You-Statement” to an “I-Statement” Activity

Throughout this discussion, we’ve examined a number of different ways that people violate or undermine our boundaries. This attention to our own boundaries helps us demonstrate greater respect and sensitivity for other people’s boundaries. We know that if a certain behavior causes us fear or irritation, it may very well cause similar feelings in someone

Sometimes it’s crystal clear that someone has violated a boundary. You feel the urge to say firmly, “No,” “Stop,” or “That doesn’t work for me!” You feel a physiological response that tells you that you’re uncomfortable, irritated, anxious, fearful, or angry. These strong emotions capture your attention and tell you that you should move to

Earlier, we met Shana, who had difficulty setting boundaries with friends, family, and clients. Shana’s boundaries are always so permeable, so people find it easy to take advantage of her kind and caring personality. You’ll remember that Shana seems quite happy to take on extra work and plan all the parties for others. Shana is

Are you the person at the party who others immediately trust and seek out for one-on-one conversation? If you answer, “yes” then you’re probably an active listener. Active listening is a core communication skill essential for establishing and maintaining boundaries and for being attuned to other people’s boundaries. Active listening involves encouraging the sharing of

Are you one of those people who walk into a party and instantly know who feels anxious, who feels left out, who is having a great time, and who feels bored? If you answer, “yes” then you are naturally attuned to body language cues. Even if you don’t naturally possess this skill, you can learn

Many psychologists have described the attributes of people who set and maintain their personal boundaries, build healthy relationships, influence their communities, inspire their work environments, express their creativity, and live life to the fullest. In popular psychology, these multifaceted characteristics are often termed “assertive” and placed on a continuum with passive, passive-aggressive, and aggressive behaviors.1