Nurturing Touch, Foundation of Technique for Infant Massage

  

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Programme Overview

Research shows that infant massage is really beneficial to both infants and parents. This workshop will help participants gain a better understanding of how infant massage can help their little ones change in their development and growth.

Programme Objectives

To help participants gain a better understanding of the importance of trust and the infant-caregiver relationship. They will learn the techniques of applying nurturing touch and gentle strokes during the care routine.

Programme Outline

  • What is Infant Massage?
  • Benefits of Nurturing Touch
  • Using appropriate oils
  • Getting into the massage routine
  • Turning in to infant’s rhythm and recognising his/her signals
  • Demonstration of basic strokes - the pressure, rate, rhythm of the massage techniques
  • Demonstration of basic gentle movement – exercise to keep infants flexible and assist in lymphatic drainage

Methodology

The programme includes lectures, visual presentations, demonstrations and discussions providing a complete simulation in infant massage.             

Course Duration

½ day

Materials

Seminar notes and materials for all participants

Award

Certificate of Attendance to all attendees

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