AWSA TOPIC SERIES:

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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Salamat po.