handling abuse in the massage room
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HANDLING ABUSE IN THE MASSAGE
ROOMBy Benjamin Eugenio Jr LMT
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:1) Identify abuse & its various kinds2) Learn how to handle abuse effectively
How do we know abuse?WHEN YOU ARE NO
LONGER COMFORTABLE
2 TYPES OF ABUSE
1.VERBAL
2.NON-VERBAL
What is Verbal Abuse?
Elements of:
• Inappropriate words
• Sexually-loaded
• Desire to engage
Possible causes
CLIENT SIDE
• INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR OR DRUGS
• SEXUALLY-PERVERT
• ADVENTURISM
Possible causes
THERAPIST SIDE
• LOOSE TALKS
• CARELESSNESS (BODY CONTACT)
• DELIBERATE ATTEMPT
Handling: Verbal abuse
First attempt - ignore
Second attempt- make a statement
Third attempt- vacate the room
Handling: Non-Verbal abuse
First attempt - reposition the hand
Second attempt- repeat & make a statement
Third attempt- vacate the room
Important Reminders• Maintain respect
• Never retaliate & cause trouble
• Abuser as a potential long term client
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