The course usually runs over two consecutive days, although this can be flexible. You will learn the series 'strokes' that are at the heart of the Program, and will be given a wide range of background knowledge that will be invaluable as you go back to your schools.
The detailed Course Outline is the same as that used all over the world.
At the end of the 2 day course you will be an internationally qualified Massage in Schools Instructor. You will have a priceless tool to use in your work with children, and can work in schools (assuming you have appropriate Police Clearance) to introduce the Program to groups/classes of children. You can work alongside teachers to teach them and their classes the program. You can give presentations to schools, parents, education and health staff-whatever is right in your setting.
The Program you will be qualified to teach will inspire you, and the children who benefit from your knowledge will become calmer individuals who know what it feels like to give and receive positive touch
- The History of Massage in Schools
- The Philosophy
- The Benefits
- The Routine
- Studies and Research
- Hormones and how they are influenced by touch
- The Nervous System
- Child Development
- Temperament and personalities
- Teaching Skills
- Children sensitive to touch
- Working with children with special needs
- ADD/ADHD
- How to do studies/observing the child
- Using massage throughout the curriculum
- Touch Games
- Marketing
- Informing
- Implementing Child Protection
- Respect
- Support
- Professionalism and ethics
