This class is a follow up to the prerequisite lecture class "PTSD, Mood Disorders, Mental Health, and the Role of the Body Worker". In this class you will learn how to apply massage therapy for soft tissue symptoms related to mood disorders and mental health conditions. We will utilize various strokes with the intention of stimulating or calming the nervous system as well as addressing the long term and acute somatic effects of these health conditions that live in our soft tissues and fascia.
Active problem solving and treatment planning will be covered. Recognizing signs and symptoms and applying the appropriate massage therapy stokes and modalities will be the main takeaway. Learning to pair and apply logical soft tissue strokes for particular mental health conditions and mood disorders in a client-therapist scenario while maintaining healthy boundaries and staying within our physical and ethical scope of practice will also be a focus.
Prerequisite: The "PTSD, Mood Disorders, Mental Health, and the Role of the Body Worker" lecture class must be taken prior to taking this class.
Note: This class satisfies all 8 hours of "direct supervised massage skills training" required in WAC 246-830-475.
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