Mental health and wellness is a state of emotional, psychological, and social ease of being that affects how we think, feel, and act. It relates to self-talk, the ability to soothe oneself, and the ways we cope with stress, relate to others, and make choices. ABMP members can earn free CE hours for many of these activities in the ABMP Education Center (search for “Self-care” at www.abmp.com/ce to find these opportunities, or click the links below).
When massage therapists contemplate self-care they usually think of body mechanics, but how we think and the way we feel and act based on those thoughts can play a big role in stress and burnout. In this series of articles, Massage & Bodywork magazine authors explore issues of self-care for the mind. These practices lead to resilience, motivation, and feelings of gratitude for our clients. ABMP members earn 1 CE Hour when they read these articles, log in to the ABMP Education Center, and complete a five-question quiz.