BOOK
E-Book - Massage and Bodywork
Peter A. Mackereth | Ann Carter | Michele Petroni | Denise Rankin-Box
(2006)
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Abstract
Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch.
- Written by experienced therapists working in this area of practice
- Introduces the modalities with clear explanations of their development and application to cancer care settings
- Logical organization makes it easy to find key information quickly
- Each section includes an overview, an abstract of each chapter, a summary of key issues, and conclusions and recommendations for best practice
- Focuses on specialized aspects of massage and bodywork to support safe, competent, and compassionate practice
Table of Contents
Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
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Front Cover | Cover | ||
Massage and Bodywork: Adapting Therapies for Cancer Care | iii | ||
Copyright Page | iv | ||
Contents | v | ||
About the Editors | vii | ||
Contributors | ix | ||
Forewords | xi | ||
Acknowledgements | xvii | ||
Introduction | xix | ||
Section 1: Key themes | 1 | ||
Introduction | 2 | ||
Chapter 1. Cancer and its treatments | 5 | ||
Chapter 2. Integrative practice | 17 | ||
Chapter 3. Evaluating the evidence Jacqui Stringer and Peter A | 33 | ||
Chapter 4. Professional and potent practice | 53 | ||
Chapter 5. Working with the denied body | 67 | ||
Chapter 6. Body psychotherapy in cancer care | 83 | ||
Chapter 7. Therapist as teacher | 101 | ||
Section 2: Practitioners at work | 119 | ||
Introduction | 120 | ||
Chapter 8. The HEARTS process: combining therapeutic approaches for relaxation | 123 | ||
Chapter 9. Massage and essential oils in haemato-oncology | 137 | ||
Chapter 10. Collaborative working | 147 | ||
Chapter 11. Shiatsu for symptom management | 157 | ||
Chapter 12. Managing lymphoedema | 171 | ||
Chapter 13. Massage and spinal cord compression | 185 | ||
Chapter 14. Creative approaches to reflexology | 199 | ||
Chapter 15. Adapting chair massage for carers, staff and patients | 217 | ||
Chapter 16. Being met with care: massage work with vulnerable patients | 231 | ||
Index | 241 |