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The importance of touch for
babies should not be underestimated. It is the most natural thing in the world
for new parents to stroke, cuddle, and rock their babies and massage is no more
than an extension of this desire to hold, touch and provide comfort. Not only
is massage a pleasurable bonding experience for both parent and child, but it
also encourages the baby to become responsive and sociable. Calm soothing
strokes help to ease anxiety and minimize crying and research has shown that
massage can boost a baby's immune system, lower stress levels, relieve colic
and encourage sounder and longer sleep. |
Massage for babies and children can be
just as valuable as massage for adults.
Teaching Infant Massage Parent
Courses is fun and rewarding. Instructors teach a combination of massage
techniques that are appropriate for infants. I will teach you why bath time is
not a good time to massage a newborn and what cold pressed vegetable oils are
appropriate to use on infants and many more related topics. You will be trained
to become proficient in Infant Massage and will be equipped with the skills and
knowledge to set up Infant Massage Parent Courses following successful
completion of the course.
The course is accredited by the AAPA
and comprises of 12 hours of contact tuition, infant massage project (to be
written and chosen by the student), plus completion of 6 teaching sessions with
assessment and evaluations, outside of the course. Upon satisfactory completion
of course work and teaching sessions you will be issued with a professionally
signed certificate. When qualified to this level, you are entitled to practice
as an Infant Massage Instructor.
"It is through our hands that
we speak to the child ... our hands that touch and hold"
Frederick Leboyer, Obstetrician and author of Loving Hands,
1976
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 Course Aims and what you will
learn
To teach you:
- The knowledge and skills for the safe and
effective teaching of infant massage
- The necessary skills required for the
successful management of infant massage classes for parents and their
babies
- The knowledge and skills required to
professionally market infant massage classes.
To enable you:
- To become a competent, caring and
professional infant massage instructor
- To identify the benefits of Infant
Massage for the infant and parent
- To understand and integrate knowledge of
working in a group situation with the appropriate massage techniques
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An Infant Massage Tutor
Certificate will be provided for this workshop
Course Requirements:
Previous study of Anatomy, Physiology and Massage
You will be provided
with:
- Comprehensive detailed handouts
- An instructor's guide to the massage
sequence
You will need to
provide:
- A soft bodied doll
- A pen and paper for note taking
- A pillow, or cushion to sit on for the practical
sessions (loose comfortable clothing is also recommended)
Course Details
Duration 2 days:
9.30am - 4.30pm (registration and refreshments from 9am)
Date: 20th & 21st
September 2008
Venue: Lucas Memorial
Hall, Waldron, East Sussex
Directions to Venue:
Click here
Cost: £225.00
payable in full on booking
Fee includes comprehensive class notes,
assessment visit of teaching session, assessment of project, book reviews and
certificate.
Please note – all deposits and course fees are
non-refundable All transfers are at the discretion of the school and would be
subject to a administrative charge of £25
Refreshments will be provided
throughout the day, but you may wish to bring your own lunch.
To apply for this Course -
click here
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