Centre of Excellence awarded by Abigail’s Place for sharing the benefits of nurture and positive touch for children with trauma and attachment disruption.
Nurture and Positive Touch at Abigail’s Place
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Story Massage Programme blog
Smiling Flowers Story Massage
Here are the words and strokes for The Smiling Flowers Story Massage written for the children affected by the Japanese tsunami and shared around the world.
Introducing Story Massage to Pupils with PMLD
A teacher explains how she introduced the Story Massage Programme to a class of children with PMLD as a fully inclusive activity.
Story Massage at Children’s Hospital Schools
The Story Massage Programme is becoming an integral part of tuition at Children’s Hospital Schools across the country.
Positive Affirmations for Emotional Well-Being
Find out how positive affirmations combined with Story Massage strokes can help boost self-esteem and resilience for children and adults of all ages and abilities.
Story Massage Certificates – Your Questions Answered
Do I get a certificate after completion of the course? How can I gain a Story Massage Instructor Qualification? We answer some of your questions.
Sensory Stories and Inclusive Benefits of Narrative
Guest Blogger, Joanna Grace, founder of The Sensory Projects, gives a fascinating insight into the power of story for people of all ages and abilities.
Benefits of Nursery Rhymes and the Story Massage Programme
We are celebrating the benefits of nursery rhymes with a free downloadable booklet with 34 nursery rhymes adapted with Story Massage strokes.
Multi-Sensory Approach to Storytelling
A multi-sensory dimension to storytelling brings a greater sense of engagement, communication and enjoyment for many children and adults. We share two sensory massage stories.