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Massage in Schools Programme Instructor Training 

The Massage in Schools Instructor Training Programme is a very complete course with an internationally approved curriculum shared by all MISP Trainers.  This includes learning the unique MISP massage routine, child development, scientific knowledge, as well as the basis for bringing the idea of touch and movement for learning into all schools subjects.

 

With the two-day course every instructor receives a very comprehensive workbook that becomes a basic tool for the succcessful implementation of the programme.

Once the course has been completed successfully, the participant is given the MISP Instructor Certificate, allowing the implementation of the MISP programme within classrooms in the presence of children, and within communities with children and their parents.

International Core Curriculum

  • History of the MISP

  • Philosophy – mission statement and respect

  • Benefits of the programme

  • MISP basic massage routine

  • Children’s temperaments and personalities

  • Nervous system

  • Hormones – oxytocin, adrenaline and cortisol

  • Children sensitive to touch

  • Hyperactivity / ADHD

  • Adapting the programme for children with special needs

  • Child development related to the MISP

  • Teaching skills

  • Touch & movement in the school curriculum

  • Curriculum related positive touch activities

  • Marketing

  • Informing interested parties

  • Implementing the programme in schools

  • Child Protection

  • Studies and research

  • Professionalism and ethics

  • Presenting certificates

  • Support and MISA

MISP Instructors are trained to

  • Implement the programme to children 4 to 12 years old in schools and/or community settings

  • Help children to develop a sense of belonging within a classroom or social setting

  • Encourage children/families to create positive relationships through active communication

  • Empower children to use clear, non-threatening, assertive language, raising their confidence and self-esteem

  • Give children an opportunity to learn about touch in a safe environment

  • Promote an environment that leads to reduced bullying and aggressive behavior

  • Contribute to child’s enjoyment at school.  Children are more caring to each other, especially those who have not shown this side of their nature

Who attends the MISP Instructor Training?

MISP Instructors are adults from education, health and children’s organisations or anyone who care about the mental and emotional development of children. After the 2 day training, MISP Instructors will be able to introduce the programme in the presence of children and families.  If the MISP Instructors are teachers working directly with children, they will be equipped with alternative teaching methodologies of visualization and kinesthetic learning that can be used within the school curriculum.  The training is intensive but great fun!

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