The Ethics of Touch: The Hands-On Practitioner's Guide to Creating a Professional, Safe and Enduring Practice

By Ben E. Benjamin, Cherie M. Sohnen-Moe, Ph.D. Benjamin, Ben E.

Book Overview

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 Touchhas sold 60,000 copies, and is recommended by more than 750 healing arts associations and schools. Over 250 schools require it as a text.
The first edition ofThe Ethics of Touchwas five years in the making. The second edition is significantly revised with additional and updated material, and new chapters. 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.Changes to the Second Edition: New chapters on "Communications Techniques and Strategies" and "The Team Approach"Updated Web links throughoutInclusion ofTopicsandKey Termsin each chapterGlossarywith definitions of all theKey Termson the chapter opener pagesAdditional scenariosAdditional charts, tables, and figures

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1882908422
• ISBN13: 9781882908424
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Sohnen-Moe Associates
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Good Ethics Overview

What I needed for class, and even though its slightly boring, no color pages or any photos to help illustrate points, its very informative. There are also a bunch of short quotes on almost every page that get you thinking. The story examples are very helpful for understanding a few of the concepts. I recommend this book.

Indispensible Resource Material

This book is a practitioner's guide for Physical Therapist. I consider it an indispensible resource for anyone who comes in physical contact with a client not just Health Care Practitioners, but Health Care Professionals as well. In today's litigious society, this guide defines the safe and effective parameters of therapeutic touch. As a school for Personal Trainers, we strongly recommend this book for all of our trainers and fitness instructors as a guide for the safe and effective practice of their professional responsibilities. The authors have a background in education, which is fully demonstrated by the book's clear and concise content. The contributing editors are an impressive group from various and pertinent professional disciplines. Ethics of Touch is an easy read and an informative resource for both the client and the practitioner. In addition, each chapter of this book qualifies for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). Contents: Ethical Principles Boundaries Dynamics of Effective Communication Dual Relationships Sex, Touch and Intimacy Ethical Practice Management Business Ethics Special Consideration In Cases of Trauma Supervision Three Appendices include a host of Forms, Protocols, and various Codes of Ethics. Chuck Krautblatt, CEO, President International Fitness Association

Ethics of Touch

Excellent book, arrived promptly. very smooth transaction, and recommend this book to anyone who touches people in any way.

Excellent and Thought Provoking

This book is written with massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, etc., in mind, but as an Alexander Technique teacher I find it excellent, thorough and thought provoking. Well worth the price and time.