Shifting Baselines

An interesting article about shifting baselines, "the chronic, slow, hard-to-notice changes in things," from the disappearance of frogs in the countryside to the increased drive time in the area. (Definition is quoted from marine biologist Randy Olson.)

Shifting baselines can also be used to explain to clients how they get better from regular massage. Getting someone to note that their baseline for range of motion, time intervals between pain episodes, etc. has gotten better is so rewarding for both client and therapist! And it's easy to miss because the changes are slower to manifest. I love how this new term will make it easier to call attention to positive changes.