A recent massage therapy graduate gives a treatment to his older sister. She tells her brother that the massage isn't very good

The therapist/brother feels criticized and belittled but is unsurprised by her words because that is the way she always talks to him. What aspect of this therapeutic relationship makes it difficult to achieve positive outcomes?
a) Massage therapist transference and boundary violations
b) The sister's communication style
c) The dual relationship between therapist and his sister
d) Family attitudes that interfere with massage therapy boundaries


Answer: c

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