Description
•Know that baby massage is an ancient technique and how and why it has become popular in the West
•Know that touch is important and understand why
•Know that there are 6 behavioural states and will learn about each one
•Know that a baby has cues and will learn how to recognise these
•Know and understand contraindications to baby massage
•Know that a baby has reflexes and will learn how to recognise these
•Learn the difference between behavioural states, baby cues and baby reflexes
•Learn that a baby can show how they are feeling through engagement and disengagement cues
•Learn what engagement and disengagement cues are and how to recognise them
•Know that there are many benefits to baby massage and will be able to discuss these
•Learn how to market a business and will understand some marketing mistakes
•Understand the basics of setting up a business
•Learn what to include in a lesson plan in order to make it effective for learning
•Learn what makes a good teacher and will have the opportunity to practice some of these skills
•Learn baby massage techniques and then will use these in a sequence
•Know what the benefits and cautions are for each area of the body when massaging and will be able to discuss these
•Use the skills learnt to practice teaching a part of the baby massage sequence
•Have opportunities to self and peer assess
•Be given feedback on their progress and will be given areas to develop if required
•A full and comprehensive manual is included in your course