This moment in time is fraught with uncertainty: political, economic, and ultimately personal. To live in this environment takes a physical and mental toll for clients and practitioners alike. Yet, massage therapists are called upon to be role models for good self-care, and to share their energy and focus for the betterment of their clients. It’s a lot to ask.

In this tender 90-minute discussion we will cover principles and health-related consequences of stress related to the political and cultural environment. We will put special focus on what this means for our clients, but also on what this means for practitioner well-being and longevity. Support for healthy self-care, in whatever form that takes, will be emphasized.

Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to… 

• Describe the mental, emotional, and physical consequences of living in constant but abstract stress
• Describe the challenges of working with clients who are doing the same
• Review the most effective types of boundaries to be both compassionate and objective
• Plan strategies for healthy longevity in the profession

About the Presenter

Ruth Werner, BCTMB
www.ruthwerner.com

Ruth Werner is an award-winning educator, writer, and retired massage therapist who loves to share her interest in the role of bodywork for people who live with health challenges.

Her textbook, A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology is now in its 7th edition. She is a columnist for Massage and Bodywork, and she teaches continuing education workshops in research and pathology virtually and in person all over the world.

Notes:

-Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 12 by 9:00am.

-All webinar registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity on total registrations per webinar. 

-Webinar will be recorded. All registered participants will receive a link to the webinar recording. Access to the recording will be available for up to 3 months from the webinar date.