In-Person Classes
Below you will find descriptions for the in-person classes I teach. To sign up for these classes CLICK HERE or go to the In-Person Class Sign Up Page.
The Neuroscience of Ethics
Ethics is a complex concept that is simultaneously an incredibly important concept. Nearly every day most of us in the field of bodywork are faced with ethical concerns, Sometimes small.... sometimes not so small. Whether it is directly with the clients we are working with or perhaps an employer that we are working for. Issues can even arise between peers or coworkers in the field as well. The decisions that we make that the actions that we engage in not only reflect our own personal and professional code of ethics but also have an effect upon the industry of massage and bodywork as a whole. A strong and clear understanding of the ethical principles that guide each and everyone of us through our days is essential to support healthy work practices and professional relationships.
Join Jonathan Primack BA~ LMT # 10789 as we look at the concept of ethics through the intricate and fascinating lens of neuroscience. Taking a closer look at the complicated structure of the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as its development within each individual, will create a meaningful perspective on how it interprets, processes, and reacts to the world that surrounds us. It is in this way we can better understand many of the ethical scenarios we face regularly. This four hour workshop meets the standards outlined by the OBMT & The Washington Department Of Health.
4 In person CEs - NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101
Understanding Pain
As bodyworkers… as massage therapists…. As health care professionals we encounter the issues of pain with every single client that we work with. Pain and how we manage it is more complicated than most of us actually realize. We as health care professionals have a very important role on the front line of pain management and the more we understand the complex nature of pain the better equipped we are to support our clients. Together we will take a look at the most up to date aspects of pain science and get a better, deeper, more accurate look at how pain is created and how to help our clients more effectively. Exploring the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems will give you a more nuanced understanding the Biopsychosocial model of pain theory. This four hour class will also be taking a deeper look at the Inflammatory Response as well as the specific phases of injury and recovery.
Join Jonathan C. Primack BA-LMT for this in depth look at pain theory, its mechanisms and its impact on us as human beings.
4 In person CEs - NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101
Communications and Boundaries
Communication is one of the most important aspects of any relationship and simultaneously is one of the most challenging aspects of any human relationship. In order to sustain an ethical and successful massage therapy practice communication skills need to be developed and utilized.Together we will explore a deeper understanding of both the nature and development of communication in human beings by looking at the the functions and parameters of the professional relationship, the human nervous system, and some of the most common issues that massage therapists face in their profession. This four hour workshop looks at the specific development of human communication and is filled with communication exercises between individual students and with larger groups. Understanding how good solid professional communication supports you the individual is highly focused on and a look at some of the struggles that we face in order to communicate are highlighted.Join Jonathan C. Primack BA-LMT for this in depth look into Valued Relationship Resources and Communication Theory. Students will be provided a detailed handout that will support the lecture and powerpoint presentation. Students will be asked to participate in individual written exercises and will also be asked to participate in an exchange of intellectual discussion in one on one exercises with fellow students as well as larger group scenarios concerning the topics being presented.
4 In person CEs - NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000101
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