About Course
Massage for Premature Babies and Babies with Special Needs CPD Workshop
An online certified CPD 1-day (9.30am-4.30pm) supplementary programme for qualified Baby Massage Teachers who wish to offer support to parents with premature babies, or babies with special needs.
Programme includes:
- A baby massage/positive touch routine for premature babies
- A baby massage routine for sick neonates
- Supporting infant-parent interaction through positive touch
- Understanding the requirements of children with special needs and how to adapt massage techniques and routines as required
- Giving consideration to the emotional journey of the parents and the physiological effects of stress on parents, babies and the whole family
Benefits:
- Encourages infant-parent interaction and communication through positive touch
- Supports bonding and attachment
- Enhances parent confidence and parenting skills
- Enhances physical and cognitive development
Instructions:
Each student will need the following:
- Demonstration Doll: A Prem and/or Newborn doll (42cm and/or 60cm doll)* with a soft bodied middle, flexible arms and legs and their regular infant massage demonstration doll
- Book: Infant Massage: The Definitive Guide For Teaching Parents**
- Access to a laptop/PC (the workshop is delivered live online via Zoom)
*Obtainable from Touch-Needs: www.touchneeds.com.
**Obtainable from Touch-Learn International Ltd 01889 566222 info@touchlearn.co.uk
Course Content
Resources for Massage for Special Needs & Prem Babies
Teaching Resources & Parent Handouts
Compendium
Research/Articles