The Ethics of Touch
Home Study Course Series

Being ethical is not limited simply to knowing and following ethical codes, laws and regulations. Ethical behavior also involves striving to bring the highest values into one's work and aspiring to do one's best in all interactions. The Ethical Principles Overview course introduces the basic concepts necessary in discussing ethics for hands-on practitioners.

The Ethical Principles Overview course includes reading chapter One of The Ethics of Touch and answering 20 test questions (e.g.: multiple choice, matching, true/false).

It meets the NCBTMB 2-hour continuing education requirement for Ethics Standard V: Roles and Boundaries.

A power differential is inherent in any therapeutic relationship. This course looks at the power dynamics within the therapeutic relationship, particularly at the practitioner's role and responsibility to the client.

The Power Differentials course includes reading chapter One of The Ethics of Touch, answering 10 test questions, responding to 10 short answer questions, and completing a short project discussing the influential position of the practitioner within the therapeutic relationship.

It meets the NCBTMB 2-hour continuing education requirement for Ethics Standard V: Roles and Boundaries.

The Transference and Countertransference course delves into the unconscious psychological phenomenon of attributing the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of a previous relationship to a current relationship. Though the occurrence of transference and countertransference are normal, they are potentially disastrous. This course brings these issues into the practitioner's awareness, minimizing the negative impact on the therapeutic relationship.

It includes reading chapter One of The Ethics of Touch, answering 10 test questions, and completing an interview project.

It meets the NCBTMB 2-hour continuing education requirement for Ethics Standard V: Roles and Boundaries.

Ethical dilemmas are complex and multi-faceted. Ethical codes, laws, organizational policies and the community's expectations must be examined along with the practitioner's personal values and practical considerations.

The Ethical Dilemmas course explores ethical dilemmas and decision-making process between two or more conflicting principles. It includes reading chapter One of The Ethics of Touch, responding to six short answer questions, and completing an Ethical Dilemma Resolution Project.

It satisfies the NCBTMB general 4-hour ethics requirements.

Ethical behavior involves striving to bring the highest values into one's work and aspiring to do one's best in all interactions. This course takes a journey into the structure of the practitioner's own value system assisting the practitioner in understanding the impact of behavior on clients and providing the knowledge and tools to act appropriately.

The Values course includes reading the first chapter of The Ethics of Touch, answering 10 short answer questions, and completing a self-evaluation activity on values.

It satisfies the NCBTMB general 4-hour ethics requirements and also meets the 2-hour continuing education requirement for Ethics Standard V: Roles and Boundaries.