F.A. Davis Company

Develop the effective, ethical and professional relationships and an honest and clear communication style that are the foundation of a successful bodywork practice. This practical, real-world, case-based approach to professional practice focuses on the communications and ethics essential to success in the field.

The authors guide you toward developing the therapeutic relationship with your client, conflict resolution skills, and strategies to develop and maintain personal and professional boundaries. Real-life examples from experienced professionals help to demonstrate how you can meet the challenges of complex issues, such as power differences, dual relationships, and issues involving client retention. In-depth discussions of professional conduct and ethics, as well as creative problem-solving skills, will help you develop your own style of effective and successful communication.

• Touch integrity chapter explores and discusses different types of touch, safe touch and the healing mechanisms of body work. Workbook features at the end of each chapter reinforce the material and meets the needs of multiple learning styles, such as visual, kinesthetic, and auditory.
• Self-reflection activities help you to identify emotions and biases, recognize how they can impact your client interactions, and encourage problem solving practice to enhance your career success.
• "Case Profiles" and "Words of Wisdom" highlight the experiences of bodywork practitioners in facing communication and ethical challenges in practice.
• "Guidance for Journaling" encourages you to reflect upon and track your professional growth and emotional connection with clients and the profession.
• End of chapter exercises include review questions and additional self-awareness activities to encourage personal growth and the integration of ethical communication in your practice.

1. Communications
   1. Communication: The Basics
   2. Professional Presentation of Self
   3. Communication Skills for Successful Client Retention
   4. Communication Gaps and Conflict Resolution
2. Ethics
   5. Ethics: The Basics
   6. Power Differences
   7. Ethical and Legal Parameters of Practice
   8. Boundaries, Transference, Countertransference, and Dual Relationships
   9. Touch Integrity
   10. Support for Ethical Practice