boundaries seminar

[Guest guest]

A public thanks to Dr. Abrahamson for his online boundaries

seminar. The varied approach of interviews, videos, texts and links kept

my attention while the ability to take in the material in small bites

throughout the day (and to review the material at will) made for one of

the best required hours experiences I have ever had. It is obvious that

he put many hours of thought and work into the production of this

offering. The interviews of professionals and those that have

experienced boundaries violations made this a thought provoking and

sometimes heart wrenching experience. And it saved me a $70 tank of gas

by not having to travel!

presented some great ideas for draping patients when working on

sensitive areas. Here's one more - give female patients a pillow to hug

when performing AP thoracic moves. It helps protect sensitive tissues

and provides a layer of " safety " between the doctor and patient.

Food for thought - Is it a boundaries violation for a friend,

girlfriend, boyfriend, SO, lover, wife, husband or business associate to

become a patient? Does the fulfillment of " Honey, my back hurts, could

you give me a quick adjustment? " constitute a doctor/patient

relationship? Is it considered unethical to perform " backroom

chiropractic " on friends and family? Does an appreciative hug from a

grateful patient constitute a boundaries violation? Is it a boundaries

violation or unethical to enter into a business relationship with a

patient? And why do you only get a single garment when you buy a pair of

pants?

Thanks again, . Now maybe you can get back to your comedy routines

to lighten up the atmosphere after this heavy subject matter.

Rod , DC

Tillamook Natural Health Center

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