Course Descriptions--two NCB Ethics courses

Ethics—Creating Equal Relationships
includes handouts, covers Standard V of NCBTMB
A fun way to get your Ethics credits, and valuable for anyone who wants work to be more fun and relaxed. Rather than a list of "Do's" and "Dont's" this ethics class explores more about how to adjust professional relationships to be more equal. Equality not only is more serving, but feels relaxed and friendly. Because therapists (and teachers) are often placed on a pedestal, we'll learn ways to empower the patient or student, (which also accelerates their healing/learning). Sometimes it is the massage practitioner who enters the relationship with less power (for example, in a ritzy spa where the practitioner must call the guest by their last name and only speak when spoken to). In this case, we find ways to empower therapists to rise to equality. This course is taught in the "student-centered" approach of Carl Rogers. We will cover written questionnaires, group discussion, and time for you to share your own working situation if you would like help adjusting your power differential.
Ethics Topics: Equal Therapeutic Relationships
6 CE hours covers Standard V of NCBTMB. $95.00
Rather than a list of "Do's" and "Dont's" this ethics class explores more about how to create professional relationships that are more healing and serving, through the process of Equality. Whether you are a therapist or a teacher, taking steps to empower the patient or student accelerates their healing. Sometimes it is the massage practitioner who enters the relationship with less power, for example, in a ritzy spa where the practitioner must call the guest by their last name and only speak when spoken to. In this case, it is the therapist who needs empowering to be equal to the recipient. This course is taught in the "student-centered" approach of Carl Rogers. We will cover written questionaires, group discussion, and time for you to share your own working situation if you would like help adjusting the power differential to be more equal.


Father of Ethics
A fresh approach to professional ethics using the methods of Socrates, who is considered the Father of Ethics, the first Philosopher. Like Socrates, your teacher will not tell you the right answers, but question you, which activates your essence; the source of knowledge and understanding. Topics vary depending on students’ interest and may include some or all of the NCBTMB Standards of Practice including 2 hours of Standard V—Boundaries. Please read in advance any of these four Socrates dialogues written by Plato, published freely from many sources online: simply google “Apology, Euthyphro, Crito, and Phaedo.” Jot down anything that seems interesting. The more questions and topics you bring, the more interesting class will be! Like Socrates, we will engage in group discussion without giving advice but instead asking good questions. Socrates' theory was that good questions activate your essence, the source of knowledge and understanding. Topics vary depending on students’ interest and may include: intake questions, client comfort questions, screening to get the type of clients you want, interviewing, employee and employer relations…