transformative skills for massage therapists

A Self Discovery Lecture for Blind and Sighted Persons

By Benjamin B Eugenio Jr, LMT

Observation (Pagmamasid) DOH Massage License Exams began in early 1940’s Past & Present – Lack of Critical Mass of Success

Stories Amongst Massage Therapists Why?

Probable reasons: No clear career path No appropriate teaching aid No mentors to carry out the message

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Remedial Measures (Panukala) Create a Critical Mass of Successful Massage

Therapists How?

Possible approaches: Tickle their imagination Equip them with critical skills Draw out mentors from among them

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A. Visioning (Pangitain)1) Visioning – power to see

the future1) Understanding “Vision”2) Real-life examples of

“visionaries”3) Exercises on how to create

a personal vision1) Audio-visual presentation2) Individual sharing

4) Affirmation of the Vision

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B. Thinking (Pag-iisip) 2) Thinking – skills that breaks

the mold Knowledge Understanding Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation

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HOTS vs LOTS

HOTS is an acronym for Higher Order Thinking Skills. This we developed by a group of educators led by Benjamin Bloom in 1956.

LOTS – Lower Order Thinking Skills

Bloom’s Ladder (Baitang) Ev aluation

Synthesis

Analysis

Application

Understanding

Knowledge

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Knowledge (Kaalaman)

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Understanding (Kaunawaan)

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Application (Pagpapairal)

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Analysis (Pagsusuri)

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Synthesis (Pagbubuo)

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Evaluation (Paghuhusga)

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C. Mentoring (Pagbabahagi) What is mentoring? What benefit would I get? What benefit others would

enjoy? How would I know if I have

become successful in mentoring?

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Wrapping up (Sa pagtatapos)

a) Visioning – provides a deeper sense of purpose

b) Thinking- valuable tool for success

c) Mentoring- learning by doing

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Maraming salamat

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