Combining yoga and movement with the Story Massage Programme helps increase engagement and participation in stories and poems.
Story Massage with Yoga and Movement
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Rosie’s Story Massage Book Review
Read a Five Star Review of our Story Massage Book written with the help of Rosie, aged 5. The book is enjoyed by all ages and abilities.
Building Trust and Relationships at Pyramid Care Fostering Service
Centre of Excellence awarded to Pyramid Fostering Care Service for using the programme to help build trust and positive relationships.
Story Massage Programme in Lockdown
We celebrate the inspiring and creative work of our Story Massage Community members during the challenges of lockdown.
Five Nurture Ideas for the Story Massage Programme in School
Centre of Excellence awarded to Thorntree Primary School who share their nurture ideas and positive experiences of using the programme within nurture groups.
Sharing Sensory Stories on a Resonance Board
Story Massage Practitioner and Makaton trainer, Jen Hembolt, shares her experiences of introducing sensory stories on a resonance board for a non-verbal child.
Story Massage Strokes as Self-Massage
Self-massage on hands and arms is a useful and effective way of introducing the Story Massage Programme to some children.
Enhancing Communication for Pupils with PMLD
Improved communication and social interaction are among the key benefits of the Story Massage Programme at Ty Gwyn Special School in Cardiff.
Helping Children Cope with Bereavement
This massage story was written by Kath Routledge to help her 7 year old daughter cope with bereavement. It is now widely used by in many different settings. Download your free copy here.