{"title":"The Power of Touch Series","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"live-webinar-the-human-journey-of-touch","title":"The Human Journey of Touch Webinar 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, this is the LIVE WEBINAR version of this course.  Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mymindfuleducation.org\/collections\/the-power-of-touch-series\/products\/live-classroom-the-human-journey-of-touch\"\u003eLive Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecourse to attend in person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNCBTMB approved Continuing Education course.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8 CE - The Human Journey of Touch explores the role of therapeutic touch across major stages and transitions of human life. Participants examine how developmental, physiological, functional, emotional, and end-of-life considerations influence massage therapy practice from infancy through older adulthood. The course emphasizes age-appropriate adaptation, communication, safety, client autonomy, comfort, and individualized care. Learners will consider how touch can be adapted as people move through growth, activity, midlife, aging, serious illness, palliative care, and the end of life.  Earn 8 CEs with this NCBTMB approved course. This is the LIVE WEBINAR version of this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:\u003cbr\u003e1. Describe major developmental and life-stage considerations that influence massage therapy.\u003cbr\u003e2. Identify age-appropriate adaptations in positioning, pressure, pacing, communication, and session structure.\u003cbr\u003e3. Explain how growth, function, aging, serious illness, and end-of-life considerations can affect massage planning.\u003cbr\u003e4. Apply consent, communication, safety, and scope-of-practice principles across lifespan populations.\u003cbr\u003e5. Adapt massage strategies to individual goals, tolerance, functional needs, and client feedback.\u003cbr\u003e6. Identify situations requiring additional precautions, collaboration, or referral.\u003cbr\u003e7. Compare the goals of wellness, functional support, comfort-focused, palliative, and end-of-life touch.\u003cbr\u003e8. Develop an individualized touch plan for a lifespan-based client scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEND - Mindful Education, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"10\/08\/26 10a-6p","offer_id":46132865269951,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9775\/0207\/files\/TPOT-Human-Journey_7afbcb34-f027-4bd7-9b68-618eae6be6d9.jpg?v=1788213554"},{"product_id":"live-classroom-the-human-journey-of-touch","title":"The Human Journey of Touch 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, this is the LIVE CLASSROOM version of this course.  Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mymindfuleducation.org\/collections\/the-power-of-touch-series\/products\/live-webinar-the-human-journey-of-touch\"\u003eLive Webinar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecourse to attend online. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNCBTMB approved Continuing Education course.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8 CE - The Human Journey of Touch explores the role of therapeutic touch across major stages and transitions of human life. Participants examine how developmental, physiological, functional, emotional, and end-of-life considerations influence massage therapy practice from infancy through older adulthood. The course emphasizes age-appropriate adaptation, communication, safety, client autonomy, comfort, and individualized care. Learners will consider how touch can be adapted as people move through growth, activity, midlife, aging, serious illness, palliative care, and the end of life.  Earn 8 CEs with this NCBTMB approved course. This is the LIVE CLASSROOM version of this class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:\u003cbr\u003e1. Describe major developmental and life-stage considerations that influence massage therapy.\u003cbr\u003e2. Identify age-appropriate adaptations in positioning, pressure, pacing, communication, and session structure.\u003cbr\u003e3. Explain how growth, function, aging, serious illness, and end-of-life considerations can affect massage planning.\u003cbr\u003e4. Apply consent, communication, safety, and scope-of-practice principles across lifespan populations.\u003cbr\u003e5. Adapt massage strategies to individual goals, tolerance, functional needs, and client feedback.\u003cbr\u003e6. Identify situations requiring additional precautions, collaboration, or referral.\u003cbr\u003e7. Compare the goals of wellness, functional support, comfort-focused, palliative, and end-of-life touch.\u003cbr\u003e8. Develop an individualized touch plan for a lifespan-based client scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEND - Mindful Education, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Oct 8 2026 10am-6pm","offer_id":46119229522111,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9775\/0207\/files\/TPOT-Human-Journey_7afbcb34-f027-4bd7-9b68-618eae6be6d9.jpg?v=1788213554"},{"product_id":"live-webinar-the-science-of-touch","title":"The Science of Touch Webinar 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, this is the LIVE WEBINAR version of this course.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNCBTMB approved Continuing Education course.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8 CE - The Science of Touch examines what happens beneath therapeutic touch by exploring sensory processing, neuroscience, mental health, pain, stress physiology, and psychoneuroimmunology. The course translates scientific concepts into practical considerations for massage therapists while emphasizing evidence-informed practice and appropriate scope. Participants learn to distinguish plausible mechanisms from unsupported claims and apply scientific concepts to communication, session planning, and client education.  This is the LIVE WEBINAR version of this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Explain basic sensory pathways involved in the experience of touch.\u003cbr\u003e2. Describe major physiological and psychological factors that influence touch perception.\u003cbr\u003e3. Explain the difference between pain and nociception and identify major contributors to pain.\u003cbr\u003e4. Describe relationships among stress, the nervous system, endocrine function, and immune function.\u003cbr\u003e5. Identify appropriate scope-of-practice considerations when discussing mental health and physiological mechanisms.\u003cbr\u003e6. Evaluate massage-related claims using basic evidence-literacy principles.\u003cbr\u003e7. Apply science concepts to client communication and individualized massage planning.\u003cbr\u003e8. Distinguish established evidence, emerging evidence, and unsupported claims when discussing therapeutic touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEND - Mindful Education, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"10\/23\/26 10a-6p","offer_id":46132860321983,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9775\/0207\/files\/TPOT-Science-of-Touch.jpg?v=1788213600"},{"product_id":"live-webinar-the-intentionality-of-touch","title":"The Intentionality of Touch Webinar 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, this is the LIVE WEBINAR version of this course.  Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mymindfuleducation.org\/collections\/the-power-of-touch-series\/products\/live-classroom-the-intentionality-of-touch\"\u003eLive Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecourse to attend in person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNCBTMB approved Continuing Education course.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8 CE - The Intentionality of Touch focuses on the practitioner and the quality of presence brought into the therapeutic encounter. Participants explore mindfulness, grounding, practitioner self-awareness, autonomic regulation, emotional boundaries, holding space, and the transition from performing techniques to practicing with awareness and adaptability. The course helps practitioners develop intentional habits that support sustainable, client-centered practice without confusing therapeutic presence with counseling or treatment outside scope.  This is for the LIVE WEBINAR version of this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:\u003cbr\u003e1. Define mindfulness, therapeutic presence, and practitioner intentionality.\u003cbr\u003e2. Demonstrate at least two grounding or attention practices appropriate for session preparation.\u003cbr\u003e3. Identify personal and environmental factors that can reduce practitioner presence.\u003cbr\u003e4. Recognize basic signs of practitioner stress or dysregulation.\u003cbr\u003e5. Develop a brief pre-session and post-session regulation routine.\u003cbr\u003e6. Apply professional boundaries when clients bring emotional material into the treatment room.\u003cbr\u003e7. Use listening, pacing, silence, and presence appropriately within massage scope.\u003cbr\u003e8. Create a personal plan for continued practitioner self-awareness and sustainable practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEND - Mindful Education, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"12\/29\/26 10a-6p","offer_id":46132856389823,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9775\/0207\/files\/TPOT-Intentionality-of-Touch.jpg?v=1788213647"},{"product_id":"live-classroom-the-intentionality-of-touch","title":"The Intentionality of Touch 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, this is the LIVE CLASSROOM version of this course.  Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mymindfuleducation.org\/collections\/the-power-of-touch-series\/products\/live-webinar-the-intentionality-of-touch\"\u003eLive Webinar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecourse to attend online.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNCBTMB approved Continuing Education course.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8 CE - The Intentionality of Touch focuses on the practitioner and the quality of presence brought into the therapeutic encounter. Participants explore mindfulness, grounding, practitioner self-awareness, autonomic regulation, emotional boundaries, holding space, and the transition from performing techniques to practicing with awareness and adaptability. The course helps practitioners develop intentional habits that support sustainable, client-centered practice without confusing therapeutic presence with counseling or treatment outside scope.  This is for the LIVE CLASSROOM version of this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:\u003cbr\u003e1. Define mindfulness, therapeutic presence, and practitioner intentionality.\u003cbr\u003e2. Demonstrate at least two grounding or attention practices appropriate for session preparation.\u003cbr\u003e3. Identify personal and environmental factors that can reduce practitioner presence.\u003cbr\u003e4. Recognize basic signs of practitioner stress or dysregulation.\u003cbr\u003e5. Develop a brief pre-session and post-session regulation routine.\u003cbr\u003e6. Apply professional boundaries when clients bring emotional material into the treatment room.\u003cbr\u003e7. Use listening, pacing, silence, and presence appropriately within massage scope.\u003cbr\u003e8. 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Participants learn trauma-informed principles that prioritize safety, predictability, choice, pacing, and client autonomy. The course presents nervous-system concepts in a clinically responsible way and distinguishes supportive massage practice from psychotherapy or trauma treatment outside a massage therapist's scope.  This is for the LIVE WEBINAR version of this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:\u003cbr\u003e1. Describe basic autonomic nervous system responses to stress and sensory input.\u003cbr\u003e2. Explain foundational concepts of neuroplasticity and sensory adaptation.\u003cbr\u003e3. Identify common trauma-related nervous-system responses without diagnosing trauma.\u003cbr\u003e4. Apply trauma-informed principles such as choice, predictability, pacing, and consent.\u003cbr\u003e5. Recognize signs that a client may be experiencing dysregulation and identify appropriate session modifications.\u003cbr\u003e6. Explain major biopsychosocial influences on pain and stress responses.\u003cbr\u003e7. Identify scope-of-practice limits when working with trauma, mental health, and nervous-system concerns.\u003cbr\u003e8. Develop a nervous-system-informed session approach for a case scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEND - Mindful Education, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"11\/24\/26 10a-6p","offer_id":46132204142783,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9775\/0207\/files\/TPOT-Transformation.jpg?v=1788213720"},{"product_id":"live-classroom-the-transformation-of-touch","title":"The Transformation of Touch 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, this is the LIVE CLASSROOM version of this course.  Visit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mymindfuleducation.org\/collections\/live-webinar-courses\/products\/live-webinar-the-transformation-of-touch\"\u003eLive Webinar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecourse to attend online.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNCBTMB approved Continuing Education course.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e8 CE - The Transformation of Touch explores the interaction of therapeutic touch with the nervous system, including trauma physiology, stress responses, neuroplasticity, sensory experience, pain, and regulation. 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Explain major biopsychosocial influences on pain and stress responses.\u003cbr\u003e7. Identify scope-of-practice limits when working with trauma, mental health, and nervous-system concerns.\u003cbr\u003e8. 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Rather than relying on fixed protocols, participants learn a structured process for gathering information, forming reasonable clinical hypotheses, selecting appropriate interventions, evaluating client response, and adapting the session. The course emphasizes that assessment is not diagnosis and that clinical decisions must remain within professional scope.  This is the LIVE WEBINAR version of this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, participants will be able to:\u003cbr\u003e1. Describe a structured clinical reasoning process appropriate to massage therapy.\u003cbr\u003e2. Gather and prioritize relevant client information for session planning.\u003cbr\u003e3. Distinguish observation and assessment from medical diagnosis.\u003cbr\u003e4. Demonstrate foundational palpation and observation strategies.\u003cbr\u003e5. Integrate client feedback with practitioner observations when making treatment decisions.\u003cbr\u003e6. Select and adapt techniques based on client goals, presentation, tolerance, and response.\u003cbr\u003e7. Reassess and document relevant changes during or after a session.\u003cbr\u003e8. 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