CHILDREN'S THERAPIES:
I offer the following therapies and services for children:
INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR (I.A.I.M.):
Infant Baby Massage is a powerful tool for strengthening parent and baby bonding. Baby massage has many benefits, including; aiding colic relief and encouraging deeper, longer sleep for babies, therefore, benefitting the whole family!
Learning how to massage and bond with your baby is a life-long parenting skill, that will give you a deeper understanding of your baby's behaviour and confidence in your ability to care for and nurture your baby.
massage in schools programme (m.i.s.p.):
The Massage in Schools Programme is an easy, accessible tool for improving children's quality of life in schools. This intention is to give the children the opportunity to experience nurturing touch at school in a safe way.
The M.I.S.P. embraces the nature of the child and is a refreshing way to attain many educational goals, including those that are cognitive, emotional and behavioural.
The programme is also suitable for afterschool clubs. children with additional needs and special educational needs.
THE YOUTH MINDFULNESS PROGRAMME
The Youth Mindfulness Programme is taught within the classroom setting. The programme is another tool to help children manage stress and stay emotionally healthy. Through mindfulness practice, we can teach children to respond with greater wisdom and flexibility to difficult emotions and experiences, and learn to live with greater happiness and vitality.
Mindfulness is a way of training the mind to be present. It is a secular meditative practice, which involves paying attention to what is happening as it happens, and doing so with an attitude of kindness, acceptance, and non-judgement.
The programme is also suitable for after school clubs.