Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

About the Author

vi

 

Foreword

viii

 

Preface

ix

 

Acknowledgments

xiv

Chapter 1

The Educated Heart: The Need for Professional Boundaries

1

Chapter 2

Protective Circles: Boundaries and the Professional Relationship

13

Chapter 3

Framework: Nuts and Bolts of Boundaries

28

Chapter 4

Client–Practitioner Dynamics: Boundaries and the Power Imbalance

52

Chapter 5

Ethical Boundaries: From Theory to Practice

70

Chapter 6

Boundaries and the Power of Words

93

Chapter 7

Sexual Boundaries: Protecting Our Clients

111

Chapter 8

Sexual Boundaries: Protecting Ourselves

127

Chapter 9

Financial Boundaries: Getting Comfortable with Money

144

Chapter 10

Dual Relationships and Boundaries: Wearing Many Hats

160

Chapter 11

Help with Boundaries: Support, Consultation, and Supervision

175

Appendix A

American Massage Therapy Association Code of Ethics

189

Appendix B

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Code of Ethics

190

Appendix C

Related Readings

192

 

Glossary

194

 

Index

198