Boundaries Answer - -establishes where therapeutic relationship edges are
-sets limits to care and rules of conduct
-define appropriate therapeutic behaviour
-minimize transference or countertransference
-must be strong to support clients experience of massage therapy
Influences on Boundary Formation Answer - -Maintenance of an internal or
external locus of control
-Family culture, schooling, religion, and personal experience with setting limits
-Attitudes towards: intimacy, body image, and sexuality, Authority and
discipline
Interaction vs Transaction Answer - Interactions: client/ therapist conversation.
Transaction: fee paid for services rendered.
all responsibility for maintaining the physical boundary lies with the the
______________ Answer - therapist
permeable boundaries Answer - a. Weak.
b. Ignores massage therapy transaction.
c. Does not challenge problematic behaviours. d. Personal sharing
compromises care.
, firm/rigid boundaries Answer - a.Allows no personal information, attitudes or
feelings to be shared.
b.Boundary is firm and cannot be penetrated.
c.No acknowledgement of potential for exceptions
Semi-permeable Boundary Answer - 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.
*OPTIMAL*
Proxemics Answer - study of the nature, degree, and effect of the spatial
separation individuals naturally maintain (as in various social and interpersonal
situations) and of how this separation relates to environmental and cultural
factors."
Intimate Space Answer - 0-1.5 feet
Personal Space Answer - 1.5-4 feet
Social Space Answer - 4-12 feet
Public Space Answer - 12 feet or more
What kind of space is used in massage therapy? Answer - Intimate
Using environment to protect boundaries Answer - -separate
personal/professional environments.