Florida Massage Therapy Ebook Continuing Education

7. A power differential is:

3. If massage therapists suspect they are acting out of an unhealthy need or motive, or feel their interactions or relationship with the client are impeding rather than facilitating the therapeutic relationship, they should: a. Respectfully and courteously discuss the topic with your client. b. Encourage the client to take an active interest in health concerns. c. Seek assistance and/or supervision with a professional massage therapy organization. d. Explain your fiduciary responsibilities to the client. 4. If you have strong concerns about the client’s health related to medication or procedures received through another source, suggest that the client have a trusted ______ review the course of treatment: a. Lawyer. b. Family member. c. Healthcare professional. d. Friend. 5. A Client’s bill of rights typically includes: a. Emergency contact information. b. Preferred amount of pressure to be utilized. c. Access to a restroom. d. The name of their practitioner. 6. A critical and routine aspect of a successful practice is: a. Documentation and record keeping. b. Conducting business in an ethical manner.

a. The amount of force you exert in massage. b. The imbalance in authority or power that results from your greater expertise in massage therapy. c. Egregious misconduct or improprieties. d. Always unprofessional. 8. Transference and countertransference can: a. Activate strong emotional reactions and/or feelings of sexual attraction. b. Raise realistic expectations on the part of clients and practitioners. c. Keep you from overreacting. d. Identify red flags. 9. An example of inappropriate dual relationship is: a. Scheduling two clients at once. b. Scheduling a new client who is a relative of an existing client. c. Being married to another massage therapist. d. Bartering with clients for the provision of services. 10. If massage therapists uncharacteristically deviate from normal session structure or protocol, they should suspect their impulses may be motivated by self- interest, or are having strong emotional responses to a client, they should:

a. Seek peer support or supervision. b. Discuss your concern with the client.

c. Provide services outside your scope of practice. d. Defer responsibility for maintaining protective boundaries.

c. Monthly promotions. d. Providing referrals.

Course Code: MFL02ET

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Book Code: MFL1225

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