AMTA Massachusetts

10am through 2:30pm

• Visit with each other
• Meet exhibitors and try new products
• Have a professional headshot taken by our on-site photographer. $10 each, 50% of the proceeds to benefit the Massage Therapy Foundation!

11:30am
Complimentary Lunch is Served

12-2:30pm
Annual Meeting: elections, raffles, awards and more!

Help us nominate a Humanitarian Award winner

3-6:00pm FREE for meeting attendees:  Ethical Touch & Infinite Respect, 3 CE hours 

In this class with Karen Chabot, you'll learn why it’s so important to have compassionate, professional boundaries and how it can instill a sense of dignity and respect to our clients, our industry and our selves. This class will demonstrate why respect refers to a consideration or thoughtfulness manifested by words and deeds.

You will come to understand why the dynamics of a therapeutic relationship are founded on respect and trust and why there are several indications, some of which are discussed in codes of ethics and standards of practice. This class will provide an open discussion of why it is so imperative that therapists recognize the value of the therapeutic relationship and the client as an individual. The first inkling of respect is demonstrated through communication during the informed consent process.  This explains the how, who, why and when of the session, which allows the client to ask questions and to work toward mutual agreement. We explain to the client the importance of self-disclosure and that all information will be kept confidential.  It’s important to inform the client that it is both illegal and unethical for you to disclose anything that might be considered private. Learn about why gratitude for the time you are able to spend with your client is also a way of valuing and respecting your client.  

Student Objectives:

• Learn the about disclosure, confidentiality, trust and privacy
• Learn the proper times to hug
• Learn effective listening
• Discover how to communicate to your client more compassionately
• Uncover the secrets of body language
• Understand the standard V. roles and boundaries
• Learn the NCBTMB's code of ethics
• Learn about dignity and credibility
• Participate in an open discussion of personal experiences

Go home inspired with a new, expanded attitude and heightened consciousness about being an LMT! 

Hotel directions and contact information can be found HERE. Please mention the AMTA Mass Chapter for a special $129 room rate