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SynopsisWritten for students and experienced practitioners alike, The Psychology of the Body explores the intricate connections between the mind and body and the underlying psychological factors that influence the massage therapist-client relationship and the outcome of your work. As a manual therapist, your efforts can affect your clients' physical bodies, as well as their psychological and emotional states. Learn to understand and identify the phenomenon of emotional release and how you can respond effectively and responsibly. Discover ways for choosing methods and techniques that are both physically and psychologically suited for each client. Gain a greater understanding of boundary issues concerning ethical behavior and learn how to use a therapeutic frame to maintain these essential boundaries and provide a "safe space" for your clients. Examine factors that may indicate when and how to refer to and collaborate with other mental health professionals. Highlights: Suggestions for applying concepts of practical issues through actual practice and self-directed exercises, In-depth discussions of chronic tension patterns with psychological bases, how to select the appropriate therapeutic strategy for each, and how you can work to release these patterns, Case Studies and new art bring to life the concepts and methods discussed, New Cultural Context boxes addressing cultural differences in approaches to mental health and related boundaries, From the Inside Out boxes provide readers with opportunities for self-exploration, A clear explanation of the difference between massage and psychotherapy and the appropriate limits of psychological intervention for manual therapists, Basic information about the more commonly occurring mental health conditions that you may encounter Book jacket., Prepare your students to appropriately identify, understand, and respond appropriately to the phenomenon of emotional release during massage and bodywork! This new edition continues to provide a crucial basis of knowledge for massage therapy and students regarding the emotional impact of effective massage therapy. With a new, more colorful layout, this new edition has been fully revised to address the latest science around this topic. Furthermore, in-text features aim to help students apply their learning to actual practice as a massage therapist. NEW: Second interior color makes information easier to locate and more visually appealing NEW: Updated content reflects the most current research Case studies bring concepts and theories to life Reader-friendly presentation of conceptual issues Suggestions for applying concepts to practice (c) 2014 304 pages, Prepare your students to appropriately identify, understand, and respond appropriately to the phenomenon of emotional release during massage and bodywork! This new edition continues to provide a crucial basis of knowledge for massage therapy and students regarding the emotional impact of effective massage therapy. With a new, more colorful layout, this new edition has been fully revised to address the latest science around this topic. Furthermore, in-text features aim to help students apply their learning to actual practice as a massage therapist. NEW: Second interior color makes information easier to locate and more visually appealing NEW: Updated content reflects the most current research Case studies bring concepts and theories to life Reader-friendly presentation of conceptual issues Suggestions for applying concepts to practice © 2014 304 pages