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Story Massage Programme for Adults

Posted on June 8, 2022 by StoryMassageJune 29, 2022

We are often asked about the Story Massage Programme for adults. Is it suitable? Three Best Practice Winners share their positive experiences.

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Posted in adults, all blog posts, best practice, community | Tagged adult, Best Practice, dementia, engagement, Learning Difficulties, Parkinson's, physical disabilities, Positive touch, relaxation, Story Massage

Introducing Story Massage to Pupils with PMLD

Posted on March 1, 2022 by StoryMassageMarch 25, 2022

A teacher explains the practical implications (and the solutions) for introducing Story Massage to a class of children with PMLD.

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Posted in all blog posts, SEND | Tagged benefits, Calm, children with PMLD, curriculum, inclusive, Massage, PMLD, Positive touch, pupils with PMLD, sensory stories, Story Massage

Fun Activities for Visually Impaired Pupils

Posted on November 12, 2021 by StoryMassageMarch 29, 2022

Looking for ideas for positive touch activities for visually impaired pupils? You’ll love this Story Dance Massage!

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Posted in all blog posts, SEND | Tagged activities, Fun, Massage, Positive touch, Story Massage, Visually impaired pupils

Exploring Difficult Emotions with Story Massage

Posted on October 30, 2021 by StoryMassageMarch 30, 2022

Here is an example of a massage story about going to the dentist. It has been written by play therapists to help children with exploring difficult emotions.

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Posted in all blog posts, family, schools | Tagged dentist, Difficult Emotions, massage story, Positive touch, Story Massage, Story Massage training, With Kids

Gaining Consent to Touch

Posted on August 20, 2021 by StoryMassageMarch 28, 2022

Seeking consent to touch is integral to the Story Massage Programme. We look at how sharing massage stories can help teach appropriate touch.

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Posted in adults, all blog posts, community, frequently asked questions, schools, SEND | Tagged children, consent to touch, gaining consent, online training, Positive touch, Respectful touch, seeking consent, Story Massage

Story Massage Training – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Posted on July 10, 2021 by StoryMassageMarch 16, 2022

Interested in online training in the Story Massage Programme? Here are some answers to your frequently asked questions.

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Posted in all blog posts, frequently asked questions | Tagged Appropriate touch, CPD, FAQ, frequently asked questions, Peer Massage, Positive touch, Story Massage, Story Massage training

Story Massage for Autistic Children – Ten Key Benefits

Posted on June 27, 2021 by StoryMassageMarch 28, 2022

Here is a round-up of some of the top ten benefits of massage stories for autistic children.

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Posted in all blog posts, family, frequently asked questions, schools | Tagged Autism, concentration, emotional regulation, Massage, massage for children with autism, Positive touch, sensory processing, sleep, stories, Story Massage, training

Helping Maisy Cope with Bereavement

Posted on May 6, 2021 by StoryMassageApril 26, 2022

Sophie explains how she has helped her daughter with PMLD cope with bereavement through positive touch and poetry.

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Posted in all blog posts, SEND | Tagged Bereavement, PMLD, Positive touch, Story Massage

Positive Touch and the Emotional and Well-Being Curriculum

Posted on April 16, 2021 by StoryMassageMarch 29, 2022

Story Massage is an integral part of the emotional and well-being curriculum at the Early Focus Project in Dublin. We find out the top five benefits.

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Posted in all blog posts, schools | Tagged Difficult Emotions, emotional regulation, positive relationships, Positive touch, Respectful touch, well-being curriculum

Ben – Our Latest Junior Best Practice Winner

Posted on January 14, 2021 by StoryMassageMarch 28, 2022

Congratulations to our latest Junior Best Practice Winner, five year old Ben. Read how Ben and his mother enjoy the Story Massage Programme together.

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Posted in all blog posts, community, family | Tagged Junior Best Practice, online course, Positive touch, sensory, Story Massage, Story Massage Programme

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