Compliance as a Contemplative Practice by Dawn Hogue

http://www.afmte.org/ This class is designed for massage therapy school administrators and faculty members as an introduction and overview of practices and policies that support the successful and effective management of massage school operations and compliance. Special emphasis will be given to introducing the notion that school administration is a form of contemplative practice and that the qualities of mindfulness, presence and embodiment are crucial to facilitate a thriving school operation. Topics covered will include but are not limited to: faculty supervision, student services and graduate placement tracking, ethical recruitment practices and social responsibility. The presenter will share suggestions for “best practices” to help support ease of compliance with regulatory oversight and guide the audience through several experiential exercises to explore self-awareness and share feedback about compliance concerns, challenges and obstacles he/she has experienced as an administrator or faculty member.

Bio: 1996 graduate of the Cayce/Reilly® School of Massage, Dawn has been in the healing arts profession for 20 years. She currently serves as the School Director for the Cayce/Reilly School where she oversees all day-to-day operations, activities and staff supervision. Dawn has been a massage therapy instructor for the past 15 years, educating massage therapy students and practitioners about ethical practice management, the unique dynamics of the therapeutic relationship and the principles of mindfulness and embodiment as they relate to personal self-care and continued professional development. Dawn serves as the Chair for COMTA, volunteers for the AFMTE Teacher Training Curriculum Development Committee and is a member of the Massage Therapy Advisory Council for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is a 2005 graduate of Naropa University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology. Trained in the Matrixworks model of leadership and group facilitation, Dawn is passionate about holistic health and supporting others on their path of professional development and personal growth and healing.