Emotional & Psychological Support Flashcards
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A client in her second trimester begins crying during a session without explanation. What is the most therapeutic response?
Answer: Acknowledge her feelings, offer tissues, and allow her to guide whether to continue
Validating the client's emotions without judgment and letting her lead the decision to continue respects her autonomy and creates a safe space.
Which psychological condition is characterized by excessive worry about fetal health beyond normal prenatal concern?
Answer: Antenatal anxiety
Antenatal anxiety involves persistent, excessive worry during pregnancy that can interfere with daily functioning and wellbeing.
A massage therapist notices a client appears fearful of childbirth to a degree that causes significant distress. The appropriate action is to:
Answer: Refer her to a mental health professional specializing in perinatal care
Extreme fear of childbirth (tokophobia) requires intervention from a qualified mental health professional, which is outside the massage therapist's scope.
How does oxytocin released during prenatal massage primarily benefit emotional wellbeing?
Answer: It promotes feelings of bonding, trust, and reduced anxiety
Oxytocin, often called the 'bonding hormone,' fosters feelings of trust, connection, and calm, directly supporting emotional wellbeing during pregnancy.
A client shares she feels disconnected from her pregnancy and unexcited about becoming a mother. The therapist should:
Answer: Listen empathetically and gently suggest speaking with her prenatal care provider
Empathetic listening followed by a gentle suggestion to discuss ambivalent feelings with her provider is within appropriate scope and supports the client holistically.
Which of the following best describes somatic awareness work appropriate during prenatal massage?
Answer: Guiding the client to notice body sensations and breath without interpretation
Inviting gentle awareness of body sensations and breath is within scope and supports the mind-body connection without crossing into therapy.
A first-time mother expresses fear that she will be a bad parent. How should the prenatal massage therapist respond?
Answer: Acknowledge her feelings as valid and common while maintaining professional boundaries
Validating common parental fears without offering personal judgment or advice maintains professional boundaries while providing emotional support.