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In this groundbreaking work on ethics Ben Benjamin and Cherie Sohnen-Moe directly address the difficult, confusing and seldom-discussed-but-often-troubling dilemmas confronting touch therapy practitioners. By honestly describing the issues, identifying clear principles, naming specific resources and using stories straight from the treatment room, they have written a book to guide, support and inspire both students and seasoned practitioners. Reflective exercises and questions allow the reader to personalize each chapter. With love and respect for the field and for clients everywhere, Dr. Benjamin and Ms. Sohnen-Moe articulate high expectations and outline practical steps to meet them. This book belongs in the office of every somatic practitioner and in the classrooms of every professional training school.
The Ethics of Touch has been five years in the making. It is a collaborative endeavor of many knowledgeable, caring and articulate professionals. Most massage therapists, bodyworkers, chiropractors, acupuncturists, physical therapists, and other somatic practitioners do not receive adequate ethics training in school.This book supports hands-on professionals in expanding their knowledge about the field of ethics, to better manage boundaries, and to run ethical practices.
"The Ethics of Touch is, to my knowledge, the best and most thorough book on ethics available for the touch therapist. Both authors have tremendous experience and resumes in the field of ethics, and Ben Benjamin has written numerous articles on the subject. "
-Larry Gray, PhD, LMT, Massage Today
"Whether you have been a bodywork practitioner for 25 years or are a student just getting your feet wet in a touch therapy field, this book can help practitioners bring more integrity into their practice. This work was written for all types of somatic practitioners including massage therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, reflexologists, physical therapists, as well as others in the touch therapy profession. In The Ethics of Touch, the authors thoroughly and honestly explore the intricate issues related to the ethics of bodywork professions."
-Ann Wookey, AMTA - Ohio Chapter Newsletter
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