Course curriculum

  • 1

    Psychology of the Body Class

    • Psychology of the Body Syllabus

  • 2

    Chapter 1 : The Psychological Life of the Body

    • Psychology of the Body : Chapter 1 Lecture

    • The Psychological Life of the Body Assignment : Chapter 1

    • Chapter 1 Lecture Slides

  • 3

    Chapter 2 : Psychological Factors Affecting Massage

    • Psychology of the Body : Chapter 2 Lecture

    • Psychological Factors Affecting Massage Homework Assignment

    • Chapter 2 Lecture Slides

    • Intention
  • 4

    Chapter 3 : Psychological Defenses Affecting Massage Therapy

    • Chapter 3 Lecture : Psychological Defenses Affecting Massage Therapy

    • Exploring Defenses

    • Chapter 3 Lecture Slides

  • 5

    Chapter 4 : Boundaries & Limits - A Bodymind-Based Foundation of Ethics in Massage Therapy

    • Chapter 4 : Boundaries & Limits Pre-recorded lecture

    • Framework Assignment

    • Quiz 1: The Body Organizes Experience
  • 6

    Chapter 5 : The Bodymind Connection

    • Chapter 5 Lecture Slides

    • Chapter 5 Pre-Recorded Lecture

    • The Mindbody Connection Homework Assignment

    • ADDITTIONAL CONTENT : POLYVAGAL THEORY
  • 7

    Chapter 6 : Emotional Release

    • Chapter 6 - Pre-recorded Lecture

    • Chapter 6 Lecture Slides

    • Assignment : Chapter 6

    • Quiz 2: The Inseparable Body and Mind
  • 8

    Chapter 7 : Armoring

    • Chapter 7 Pre-recorded lecture

    • Chapter 7 lecture slides

    • ASSIGNMENT : Armoring Homework Assignment

  • 9

    Chapter 8 : Armoring Patterns - Character Structures Part I

    • Character Structures - Part I Lecture Slides

  • 10

    Chapter 9 : Armoring Patterns - Character Structures Part II

    • Character Structures Part II Lecture Slides

    • Arthur's Transformation

    • Psychology of the Body - Chapters 8 & 9 Questions

    • Quiz 3: Armoring and Chronic Psychological and Physical Patterns
  • 11

    Chapter 10 : Understanding Mental Health Conditions & Disorders

    • Chapter 10 - Pre-recorded Lecture

    • Chapter 10 Lecture Slides

    • ASSIGNMENT - Chapter 10

    • Additional Content

  • 12

    Chapter 11 : Working With Mental Health Professionals

    • Chapter 11 Pre-recorded Lecture

    • Chapter 11 Lecture Slides

    • ASSIGNMENT - Chapter 11
  • 13

    Final Exam

    • Psychology of the Body Final Exam