Ethics as Right Use of Power-Bringing compassion to power.
Power is the heart of ethics. This course guides each participant into a deeper understanding and connection with your relationship with power and the impact this has on the therapeutic relationship. Power is relational energy and impacts all we do. Class begins by exploring your habits and tendencies around power; exploring the source of your power. We continue with discussing cultural messages about power and the different qualities of power. We will distinguish between personal power and role power- can we fly with both personal and role power in balance? We will then transition into exploring specific dynamics of the therapeutic relationship to include; dual role relationship, discriminate self-disclosure, ethical decision making, impact and intention, three aspects of fostering clarity and accountability with clients and discussing non-ordinary states. The class weaves self-reflection, lecture, art and music, along with time for open discussion.
*Right us of Power is the foundation of Kathy's ethics courses. It will be woven through-out her other educational offerings.
Ethics as Soul Work-Weaving our inner life into the the session room
We are blessed to live in a time when there are more distinct techniques, specializations and modalities of healing than ever before. Some of us have studied and currently offer our clients a variety of techniques, while others in our profession offer one special niche. Most of the modalities deliver a very powerful form of healing - however; Is this enough? Is there a golden thread, a common core that unites all of us in this profession? What lies behind our certificates, knowledge and expertise? Who is this person that offers Massage Therapy and Bodywork? Who is this human being?
The study and exploration of ethics reaches far beyond a professional requirement. It is more than good intentions, knowing and following, to the best of our understanding our external code of ethics, law and legislation. Ethics has to do with the most interesting parts of a human life such as inner development, intimacy, authenticity, spiritual nourishment, virtues, feelings, power and love.
Massage therapy is a vocation that requires constant renewal of mind, heart and spirit if we want to avoid burn-out, take joy in our work and grow in our service to others. Weaving ethics and soul work is a natural outgrowth of the following question - Who am I bringing into the session room? Ethics matter are often individual matters. The Dalai Lama states; "We must be on the journey of preparing our own hearts and action, before we can offer healing to others". Being in this profession as both a practitioner and teacher has afforded me the gift and opportunity to consistently learn, grow, make mistakes and start all over again. The ethical conduct of professional relationships is often a complicated and delicate topic for both student and teacher. I have attempted over the years to offer students a unique and meaningful approach to ethics education and to inspire all of you to explore the elements of healing that go beyond technique. Can we live more deeply into the self-hood that is our birthright?
Ethics as Soul Work explores topics such as:
Ethics as Professional Self Care and Awareness - caring for yourself inside and outside the therapeutic relationship
Is self-care an ethical issue? Does lack of self-care disrupt our ability to be present with our clients? As massage therapists and body-workers, we tend to focus our energies and attention toward service and care of others to the detriment of our own care. Out of deep commitment to service and healing, we frequently forget when we are burned out, our clients will not be getting the level of professional care we are capable of offering. We will explore this topic through tow lenses. One lens is exploring self-care inside the therapeutic relationship - holding the space with integrity, skill and wisdom. The other view is exploring self-care outside the therapeutic relationship - what is our relationship to our own self-care? The purpose of this educational program is to create a learning experience that provides information which guides the participant into a deeper understanding of self-care and our responsibility around this issue.
Power and Professionalism
This course explores the multiple dynamics of the professional power differential. Topics include: role power, the value of the client/therapist imbalance, establishing a professional framework, holding the container of intimacy, transference and counter-transference and sexual issues. Discussion will take place around defining professionalism - what is it? What does it look like and what does it feel like? Weaving power and professionalism is an art and skill.
Professional Power and Boundaries - dancing with power and boundaries
The development of boundaries is a strong aspect of individuation. Boundaries are a fundamental aspect of self-development. This class begins by exploring the multiple dynamics of the power differential along with learning the 5 stages of developing healthy boundaries. Students will learn to apply 3 specific aspects to establishing and maintaining professional boundaries with clients. We will explore individual boundary styles, the boundary check-list, types of boundaries and identifying professional limits. The intention of this course is to offer a doorway of understanding and freedom around setting healthy limits with your clients. Each student is gently guided into self-reflection regarding the value of when to say yes, when to say no and how to ask for what you need. Perhaps establishing healthy boundaries is the other side of servant-hood.
Power of Communication and Presence - developing a healing attention
Everyone has a compelling need for recognition of being. Paying attention to another is a consideration of a basic human need. Clients have 3 main requests they rarely voice in the session room; "Do you see me, do you hear me and do authentically care?" How do we know our client feels seen and heard? This interactive course offers each student specific ways of developing a healing attention within the therapeutic relationship. Kathy gently invites each student into the practice of various disciplines which foster attentive presence such as stillness, quiet presence, mindfulness, deep listening and simply learning to be with another - to pay attention. This class is for anyone who wishes to offer a most beautiful way of "being with" your client.
Fireside Chat / Garden Chat - bringing conversation to ethics.
Please join Kathy and fellow colleagues for this unique and supportive learning experience. The day offers an informal and intimate dialogue covering everything ethical. For many massage therapist the inspiration that led us into the caring profession often dissolves or our work life simply feels lonely. This communal theme promises to provide a safe, supportive and inspiring learning opportunity for all. Allow yourself the needed pause and nourishment only a circle of supportive colleagues can provide.
Teachers and Right Use of Power in the Classroom - teaching with Power and Heart
All good teachers are truly present in the classroom, deeply engaged with their students and their topic and continue to reflect upon the teacher who is teaching. This course begins by exploring the multiple dynamics of the power differential and the influence teachers hold. Participants will be invited to explore their personal relationship with power and how this relationship expresses itself in their role as a teacher. Each participant will increase skills in establishing and maintaining clear boundaries in the classroom by indentifing the principles which provide a quality learning environment to include accountability agreements, dual role relationships, and the art of being prepared.
Kathy gently invites each learner into a place of inward reflection. Kathy brings heart and passion into the teaching environment.
Somatic Awareness in the Session Room - introducing the language of inquiry and invitation
Often during a massage, clients may drift into daydreams or want to carry on a casual conversation. The only proof they had a massage is oily hair and table face. This course is for massage therapist and body-workers who wish to invite clients into a mindful and collaborative experience - together fostering a relaxed attentiveness. In this class you will learn to integrate awareness practices such as somatic tracking, the witness state, the gentle art of invitation and inquiry, and the sensation vocabulary. The dynamics of boundaries and containment and scope of practice. This course does not teach a specific technique; but rather is an orientation into the the body and its wisdom. Class will begin by exploring your own body and developing awareness ~ fostering you capacity to sit in stillness, listen deeply and befriend your body in new ways. My hope is that you will learn to deepen your relationship with your body. Remember - the more we open to our own bodies, the more we can open to life outside ourselves...and so it is true for your clients.
Kathy brings her 22 years of being active in this profession, along with her Hakomi training into this new and deeper way of working with clients.
Cost of Fear – Gift of Faith; Finding your Sanctuary
Course description:
For most people fear serves as a signal to retreat to your comfort zone. Everything you want, all your deep desires are located outside your comfort zone. Fear is often masked by behaviors we call normal. Fear and growth go hand in hand. Faith is an antidote to fear. When you courageously face the thing you fear, you automatically experience the growth you have been seeking.
This course will take a gentle look into your individual lens of fear. You will learn the 4 stages of working through your fear. Learn to trust instead of resist and retreat. This understanding will allow you to turn away from bondage and move into the freedom you so desire – thus creating the life you desire! Whether we choose fear or faith; both are based on what we cannot see with our naked eye.
This course provides a new lens for transforming fear into faith and possibility. We must let go of fear in order to reap the harvest of our life! Take the journey of wise action and right thought!
It is important to remember; fear is excitement without the breath. This course will invite you into body-centered disciplines that support your movement towards faith and understanding.
This course was designed way before the virus hit us. I cannot think of a better time to soften into our fear and allow faith to take the lead in our lives. Fear prevents many practitioners from moving toward their dreams and vision – their purpose. Fear can drag us into the deep current of self- doubt. Fear quickly demoralizes the whole body, and shatters the nervous system. Faith gives us deep roots. Faith offers us hope, directed intention, calmness of mind, deeper breath, a heart of gratitude and a deeper knowing. What path will you choose – Fear or Faith!
Weaving heart with action - building your practice from the inside-out
Success is rooted in inspiration, not aspiration. Inspiration comes from our heart. It is the authentic guide for our choices. Success also requires action. Networking and marketing are the proven action skills required to build and maintain a thriving massage therapy practice. This course combines both heart with action. We will begin by exploring the roots of your inspiration - What truly moves you from within? Each participant will be inspired to find the courage and passion required to foster a "can do spirit." The modules then move into the action skills of networking, marketing, standing out in the crowd, practice management and thriving employment.
Modules:
Courses offered in 4-hour modules. Courses may be taken separately.
Power is the heart of ethics. This course guides each participant into a deeper understanding and connection with your relationship with power and the impact this has on the therapeutic relationship. Power is relational energy and impacts all we do. Class begins by exploring your habits and tendencies around power; exploring the source of your power. We continue with discussing cultural messages about power and the different qualities of power. We will distinguish between personal power and role power- can we fly with both personal and role power in balance? We will then transition into exploring specific dynamics of the therapeutic relationship to include; dual role relationship, discriminate self-disclosure, ethical decision making, impact and intention, three aspects of fostering clarity and accountability with clients and discussing non-ordinary states. The class weaves self-reflection, lecture, art and music, along with time for open discussion.
*Right us of Power is the foundation of Kathy's ethics courses. It will be woven through-out her other educational offerings.
Ethics as Soul Work-Weaving our inner life into the the session room
We are blessed to live in a time when there are more distinct techniques, specializations and modalities of healing than ever before. Some of us have studied and currently offer our clients a variety of techniques, while others in our profession offer one special niche. Most of the modalities deliver a very powerful form of healing - however; Is this enough? Is there a golden thread, a common core that unites all of us in this profession? What lies behind our certificates, knowledge and expertise? Who is this person that offers Massage Therapy and Bodywork? Who is this human being?
The study and exploration of ethics reaches far beyond a professional requirement. It is more than good intentions, knowing and following, to the best of our understanding our external code of ethics, law and legislation. Ethics has to do with the most interesting parts of a human life such as inner development, intimacy, authenticity, spiritual nourishment, virtues, feelings, power and love.
Massage therapy is a vocation that requires constant renewal of mind, heart and spirit if we want to avoid burn-out, take joy in our work and grow in our service to others. Weaving ethics and soul work is a natural outgrowth of the following question - Who am I bringing into the session room? Ethics matter are often individual matters. The Dalai Lama states; "We must be on the journey of preparing our own hearts and action, before we can offer healing to others". Being in this profession as both a practitioner and teacher has afforded me the gift and opportunity to consistently learn, grow, make mistakes and start all over again. The ethical conduct of professional relationships is often a complicated and delicate topic for both student and teacher. I have attempted over the years to offer students a unique and meaningful approach to ethics education and to inspire all of you to explore the elements of healing that go beyond technique. Can we live more deeply into the self-hood that is our birthright?
Ethics as Soul Work explores topics such as:
- The soul of Service - distinguish service form helping or fixing ~ serving with your whole self
- The soul of Authenticity - out of the shadow into the light
- The soul of Power - explore the complex dynamics of power and intention
- The soul of Purpose - listen to your life
Perhaps like truth, ethics as soul work is not something to be known, but something to be.
Come and join fellow colleagues for a day of nourishment and renewal. Explore the solitude of your Soul!
Note: This course can count toward either ethics CE requirements or general CE requirements.
Ethics as Professional Self Care and Awareness - caring for yourself inside and outside the therapeutic relationship
Is self-care an ethical issue? Does lack of self-care disrupt our ability to be present with our clients? As massage therapists and body-workers, we tend to focus our energies and attention toward service and care of others to the detriment of our own care. Out of deep commitment to service and healing, we frequently forget when we are burned out, our clients will not be getting the level of professional care we are capable of offering. We will explore this topic through tow lenses. One lens is exploring self-care inside the therapeutic relationship - holding the space with integrity, skill and wisdom. The other view is exploring self-care outside the therapeutic relationship - what is our relationship to our own self-care? The purpose of this educational program is to create a learning experience that provides information which guides the participant into a deeper understanding of self-care and our responsibility around this issue.
Power and Professionalism
This course explores the multiple dynamics of the professional power differential. Topics include: role power, the value of the client/therapist imbalance, establishing a professional framework, holding the container of intimacy, transference and counter-transference and sexual issues. Discussion will take place around defining professionalism - what is it? What does it look like and what does it feel like? Weaving power and professionalism is an art and skill.
Professional Power and Boundaries - dancing with power and boundaries
The development of boundaries is a strong aspect of individuation. Boundaries are a fundamental aspect of self-development. This class begins by exploring the multiple dynamics of the power differential along with learning the 5 stages of developing healthy boundaries. Students will learn to apply 3 specific aspects to establishing and maintaining professional boundaries with clients. We will explore individual boundary styles, the boundary check-list, types of boundaries and identifying professional limits. The intention of this course is to offer a doorway of understanding and freedom around setting healthy limits with your clients. Each student is gently guided into self-reflection regarding the value of when to say yes, when to say no and how to ask for what you need. Perhaps establishing healthy boundaries is the other side of servant-hood.
Power of Communication and Presence - developing a healing attention
Everyone has a compelling need for recognition of being. Paying attention to another is a consideration of a basic human need. Clients have 3 main requests they rarely voice in the session room; "Do you see me, do you hear me and do authentically care?" How do we know our client feels seen and heard? This interactive course offers each student specific ways of developing a healing attention within the therapeutic relationship. Kathy gently invites each student into the practice of various disciplines which foster attentive presence such as stillness, quiet presence, mindfulness, deep listening and simply learning to be with another - to pay attention. This class is for anyone who wishes to offer a most beautiful way of "being with" your client.
Fireside Chat / Garden Chat - bringing conversation to ethics.
Please join Kathy and fellow colleagues for this unique and supportive learning experience. The day offers an informal and intimate dialogue covering everything ethical. For many massage therapist the inspiration that led us into the caring profession often dissolves or our work life simply feels lonely. This communal theme promises to provide a safe, supportive and inspiring learning opportunity for all. Allow yourself the needed pause and nourishment only a circle of supportive colleagues can provide.
Teachers and Right Use of Power in the Classroom - teaching with Power and Heart
All good teachers are truly present in the classroom, deeply engaged with their students and their topic and continue to reflect upon the teacher who is teaching. This course begins by exploring the multiple dynamics of the power differential and the influence teachers hold. Participants will be invited to explore their personal relationship with power and how this relationship expresses itself in their role as a teacher. Each participant will increase skills in establishing and maintaining clear boundaries in the classroom by indentifing the principles which provide a quality learning environment to include accountability agreements, dual role relationships, and the art of being prepared.
Kathy gently invites each learner into a place of inward reflection. Kathy brings heart and passion into the teaching environment.
Somatic Awareness in the Session Room - introducing the language of inquiry and invitation
Often during a massage, clients may drift into daydreams or want to carry on a casual conversation. The only proof they had a massage is oily hair and table face. This course is for massage therapist and body-workers who wish to invite clients into a mindful and collaborative experience - together fostering a relaxed attentiveness. In this class you will learn to integrate awareness practices such as somatic tracking, the witness state, the gentle art of invitation and inquiry, and the sensation vocabulary. The dynamics of boundaries and containment and scope of practice. This course does not teach a specific technique; but rather is an orientation into the the body and its wisdom. Class will begin by exploring your own body and developing awareness ~ fostering you capacity to sit in stillness, listen deeply and befriend your body in new ways. My hope is that you will learn to deepen your relationship with your body. Remember - the more we open to our own bodies, the more we can open to life outside ourselves...and so it is true for your clients.
Kathy brings her 22 years of being active in this profession, along with her Hakomi training into this new and deeper way of working with clients.
Cost of Fear – Gift of Faith; Finding your Sanctuary
Course description:
For most people fear serves as a signal to retreat to your comfort zone. Everything you want, all your deep desires are located outside your comfort zone. Fear is often masked by behaviors we call normal. Fear and growth go hand in hand. Faith is an antidote to fear. When you courageously face the thing you fear, you automatically experience the growth you have been seeking.
This course will take a gentle look into your individual lens of fear. You will learn the 4 stages of working through your fear. Learn to trust instead of resist and retreat. This understanding will allow you to turn away from bondage and move into the freedom you so desire – thus creating the life you desire! Whether we choose fear or faith; both are based on what we cannot see with our naked eye.
This course provides a new lens for transforming fear into faith and possibility. We must let go of fear in order to reap the harvest of our life! Take the journey of wise action and right thought!
It is important to remember; fear is excitement without the breath. This course will invite you into body-centered disciplines that support your movement towards faith and understanding.
This course was designed way before the virus hit us. I cannot think of a better time to soften into our fear and allow faith to take the lead in our lives. Fear prevents many practitioners from moving toward their dreams and vision – their purpose. Fear can drag us into the deep current of self- doubt. Fear quickly demoralizes the whole body, and shatters the nervous system. Faith gives us deep roots. Faith offers us hope, directed intention, calmness of mind, deeper breath, a heart of gratitude and a deeper knowing. What path will you choose – Fear or Faith!
Weaving heart with action - building your practice from the inside-out
Success is rooted in inspiration, not aspiration. Inspiration comes from our heart. It is the authentic guide for our choices. Success also requires action. Networking and marketing are the proven action skills required to build and maintain a thriving massage therapy practice. This course combines both heart with action. We will begin by exploring the roots of your inspiration - What truly moves you from within? Each participant will be inspired to find the courage and passion required to foster a "can do spirit." The modules then move into the action skills of networking, marketing, standing out in the crowd, practice management and thriving employment.
Modules:
- Power of Purpose and Mindset - find meaning in your life and work
- Networking; key to your marketing plan. Students will learn the fundamentals of establishing a strong and loyal professional network.
- Developing and Utilizing Marketing Principles - student will explore the 5 phases of marketing. Students will also create a personal marketing plan
- Branding and Finding Your Niche- standing out in the crowd
- Practice Management Segment - topics to include client development and retention, diversification of income, issues concerning money and fees, taxes and bookkeeping, time management, developing a business presence, creating a professional healing environment and more.
- The Employed Entrepreneur - This course is for those that have a desire to thrive successfully within your employment.
Courses offered in 4-hour modules. Courses may be taken separately.