Online

Psychology of the Body

Learn mind-body connections in massage, including body armoring, emotional responses, client relationships, and collaboration with mental health professionals.

Offered by Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies

Available anytime·Virtual·$160

Available anytime

$160

12.0

CE Credits

What To Know

Lecture

All 12 CE hours

Registration completes on provider's website

Course Details

Approved credentials

NCBTMB049478-00

Modalities

Somatic TherapyBodyworkCommunication

Full Description

Through text and cartoons, this course shows you dynamic new ways to create individualized massage approaches for each client. Based on The Psychology of the Body by Elliot Greene and Barbara Goodrich-Dunn, this course explores the amazing connections between the mind and body and how these connections influence the body’s shape and the person’s responses. Learn new insights into the psychological factors that influence your work and client relations, including the profound dynamics of armoring; how to safely support your clients’ emotional responses, and how to confidently collaborate with mental health professionals. The textbook includes numerous case studies and suggestions for applying the concepts through self-directed exercises. The textbook is a valuable reference to use over and over. This course does not teach hands-on skills. Please seek additional experience, with a mentor, to add hands-on skills.

Location

This course is hosted online.

About this listing

This course is listed for informational purposes and is subject to change. It is not managed by a verified provider on Massage Marketplace — please verify details directly with Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies.

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