Enhance your classes with these ancillary ABMP Student Life materials:
Study Methods
Mastering the Sciences
Time-Management Resources
Practice Building / Hands On
Resilience and Communication Skills
36 Massage Technique Videos
MBLEx Test Prep
Career Support
Study Methods
Articles & Tips
- Fun Study Methods that Work
- Writing Great Notes!
- Get More Out of Reading Assignments!
- Quiz Me! 10 Tips to Ace the Quiz
- Overcome Your Study Obstacles
- Ignore the Noise: Strategies to Get Focused!
- Two Essential Study Methods for Learning A&P
- Organize a Study Party
Downloadable Forms
- 15 Unique Graphic Organizers
- Active Reading Form
- Integrated Note Form
- ABMP Quiz Prep Form
- Concentration Evaluation
- Concentration Tracker
- A&P Graphic Organizer
- Study Party Planning Form
Mastering the Sciences
Articles & Tips
- Mastering Health-Care Terminology
- Easier Ways to Learn the Muscles
- Effective Methods for Learning Pathologies
Downloadable Forms
Time-Management Resources
Articles & Tips
- Time Management for Busy Students
- Study Plans that Make a Difference
- Tips for Homework Completion
- How Am I Spending My Time?
Downloadable Forms
- Study Log Form
- Time Management Planning Form
- Weekly Study Plan
- Assignment Calendar
- Daily Study Plan
- Grade Tracking Worksheet
- Homework Tracker
- Time Tracker Form
Practice Building/Hands On
Articles & Tips
- Ethics, Knowledge, and Skill Check
- The Massage Artist
- The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Get More Out of Teacher Demonstrations
- Great Massage Exchanges
- Approaching Palpation Effectively
- Five Steps to Writing a Research Paper
- Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus
- Saving for Your Massage Career
Downloadable Forms
- ABMP Code of Ethics
- Student-To-Student Feedback
- Session Exchange Form
- Demonstration Graphic Organizers
- Massage Exchange Checklist
- Palpation Exercise
- Your Healthy Practice Toolkit
- Business Start-Up Projector
- Master Equipment and Supply List
Resilience and Communication Skills
Articles & Tips
- You: The Student You Want to Be!
- How Motivated Are You?
- Goals Will Get You There!
- Resilience Can Get You Through—Cultivate Yours
- Positive Affirmations for Overcoming Challenges
- Overcome School Fatigue
- Is Negativity Impacting Your Life?
- Rewire Your Brain for Success!
- Dealing with Test Anxiety
- Inspiring Moments of New Learning
- Are You Disrupting Class?
- When School Worries Get Overwhelming
Downloadable Forms
- Student Habit-Builder Checklist
- Motivation Assessment
- Goal-Setting Forms
- Resilience Assessment
- Affirmation Worksheet
- Exam Preparation Form
- Disruptive Behaviors Self-Assessment
36 Massage Technique Videos
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Session Tips
- Draping Mistakes to Avoid
- Great Ways to Start your Massage
- Get Grounded Before Massage
- Transitions During Sessions
- Talking about Depth
- Soothing Ways to End a Session
Techniques
- My Favorite Massage Techniques—ABMP member Brian Halterman
- Passive Stretches
- My Favorite Techniques—ABMP member Anne Williams
- My Favorite Techniques—ABMP member Cindy Williams
- My Favorite Techniques—ABMP member Kristin Coverly
- The Crossed-Hands Stretch
- Bounce, Bounce, Bounce: Traction, Traction, Traction
- Chair Massage Techniques
- My Favorite Massage Techniques with Katie Esper
- Proprioceptive Techniques to Use Right Now
- Anterior Pin and Stretch Techniques
- Posterior Pin and Stretch Techniques
- Skin Rolling
- Fascial Bowing Techniques
Body Regions
- Gluteal Massage Methods
- Fantastic Footwork
- Neck and Neck
- Handy Work
- Massage Techniques for the Arms
- The Facial Massage Clients Love
- Anterior Leg Techniques
- Back Story
- Pull Your Client’s Hair (Really!)
- Posterior Leg Techniques
- Dance of the Arms
- Abdominal Massage Techniques
Session Add-Ons
MBLEx Test Prep
Articles & Tips
- Step 1: Know Your State Laws, Regulations, and Requirements
- Step 2: Know What to Study
- Step 3: Use Effective Study Methods
- Step 4: Create a Study Plan
- Step 5: Apply to Take the Test
- Step 6: Understand Strategic Test Taking
- Step 7: Overcome Test Anxiety
- Step 8: The Test is Here!
Learn more about ABMP Exam Coach for MBLEx test prep in the classroom, and explore the ABMP Exam Coach Teacher's Guide for MBLEx test-prep ideas.
Downloadable Forms
- Pass the Test Checklist
- Motivation Assessment
- Fun Study Methods that Work
- Study Plans that Make a Difference
- Mastering Health-Care Terminology
- Writing Great Notes
- Easier Ways to Learn the Muscles
- Effective Methods for Learning Pathologies
- Quiz Me! 10 Tips to Ace the Quiz
- MBLEx Study Plans: Practice Strategic Test Taking
- Affirmations for Passing the Test
Career Support
Articles & Tips
- Step 1: Write a Personal Mission Statement
- Step 2: Explore Employment Opportunities
- Step 3: Explore Private Practice
- Step 4: Explore a Blended Career
- Step 5: Explore Specialization
- Step 6: Write a Career Plan
- Step 7: Get the Job!
- Step 8: Your First Steps in Private Practice
Downloadable Forms