Once Upon a Touch... Story Massage for Children (PDF)

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Synopsis

A fun and creative way to increase general well-being, improve concentration and self-awareness, and encourage relaxation in children aged 3-11, this book offers a hands-on guide to story massage.

Central to the book are step-by-step, illustrated instructions for ten easy-to-learn basic strokes which are given through clothes on the back, head, shoulders and arms. These basic strokes have then been used to create over 25 story massages which vary in length and complexity. The stories range from traditional tales such as 'Humpty Dumpty' to hands-on learning stories such as 'Deep in the Rainforest.' The massages can be carried out by adults in one-to-one or group sessions, or taught to children to practice on each other.

An enjoyable and interactive way of sharing the benefits and safe and appropriate use of positive touch with all children, this book will be of interest to parents and carers, bodyworkers, teachers and other school staff, care workers and arts therapists.

Book details

Author:
Mary Atkinson, Sandra Hooper
ISBN:
9780857012340
Related ISBNs:
9781848192874
Publisher:
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2017-08-02
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2015
Copyright by:
 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Children's Books, Disability-Related, Health, Mind and Body, Literature and Fiction, Nonfiction