Instructor: Sherise Gueck, LMT
In this class you will learn the clinical definitions and presentations of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), and other prevalent mental health conditions. Discussions and lectures will be led on brain chemistry for these conditions and how they present in the physical body from symptoms that are obvious and symptoms that are unknowingly hidden by a massage therapy client.
Whether you want to work directly with clients with PTSD or other mental health conditions or you want to know how to handle those situations that can occur when patients don't disclose mental health issues (or even realize they have them), this class teaches massage therapists the basics of trauma-informed care, which includes the following:
Massage therapists will also take away the following from this class:
Note: This class is a lecture class with interactive and dynamic discussions and can be used towards your 24 CE hours to renew your massage license. Satisfies 2 of the 4-hour ethics requirement for Washington State.
Discounts: If you are eligible for a discount, please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail as the website only offers classes at the regular price. Only one discount is applied per person.
Teacher Masking Policy: Masking is recommended, but is optional in this class, each person can choose to wear a mask, or not. For our masking policy and how to prepare for class, please click HERE.
What to Bring: Something to write with. Should you choose to wear a mask, you may wear whichever style you want to wear.
Travel Recommendation: If you are traveling by plane, train or long-distance bus to attend class, please click HERE to read our recommendations for traveling and attending class.
Class Date: September 21, 2024
Class Times: Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Seattle Location 2 -- Staybridge Suites (please click on the location link for details)
Cost: $170
Cost/Hour: $21.25/hr
CE Hours: 8
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