Transcript Massage in Schools Program - Education Support South Network

Massage in Schools Program
Presented By: Kerry Neale
BEd (Primary Special Needs)
& International MISP Trainer
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Overview
Part 1 – Power Point Presentation
 Massage In Schools Program (MISP)
 MISP & The Australian Curriculum.
 Benefits of MISP for staff and students.
Part 2 - MISP Routine
Part 3 – How to become a MISP Instructor
- Questions & discussion
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Massage in Schools Program
(MISP)
MISP is a peer massage program that enhances
physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and fosters
positive relationships between students. The massage
strokes are done on the back, arms, neck and head only.
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MISP Established 2000
Co-founder: Mia Elmsater
Co-founder: Sylvie Hetu
•International Association of
Infant Massage (IAIM)
Instructor Trainer
•International Association of
Infant Massage (IAIM)
Instructor Trainer
•Montessori Education
Trained
•BEd. Primary
•Co-creator of several
massage / touch programs
•Waldorf Education trained
•Completed studies in Health
and Nutrition.
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MISP International Organisation
MISP is program used internationally
in over 25 countries world wide.
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Massage in Schools Australia Inc.
(MISA)
Established in 2005
 Over 150 trained MISP Instructors across Australia.
 Member of the National Centre Against Bullying
 massageinschools.com.au
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Why Massage in Schools?
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Positive touch is a fundamental way of
communicating with others and is essential for
healthy living.
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Massage in Schools is a safe way for students to
receive positive touch on a daily basis.
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Massage in Schools enables students to connect with
one another in a meaningful way.
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Why Massage in Schools?
When stress piles upon stress without the relief of an equal
portion of relaxation, the body begins to shut out all sensory
intake and the learning process is completely blocked. Vimala
McClure
Massage is a proven tool for health, stress management, well
being and learning.
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Why Massage in Schools?
Teen Stress
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Why Massage in Schools?
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MISP decreases levels of
the stress related
hormones Cortisol and
Adrenaline in the body
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MISP increases levels of
the feel good hormones:
Ocytocin, Serotonin,
Melatonin, Dopamine and
Endorphins
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MISP & The Australian Curriculum
/ General Capabilities
-Express emotions
appropriately
- Recognise emotions
and personal qualities
-Develop confidence
Self-awareness
MISP links
-Interact
Personal
& social
capability
Social
respectfully with peers
management
-Negotiate and
communicate feelings
effectively
Self-management
Social
awareness
4 organising
elements
-Recognise &
respect others
feelings
-Develop positive and
safe relationships
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Benefits of MISP for Students
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Calmer, happier students (particularly evident in
students indentified with ADHD)
Increased concentration
Improved relationships between students (noticeably
evident in students with Autism)
Improved emotional health
Increased confidence
Enhanced self esteem
improved motor skills (uses both left and right sides
of the brain).
Encourages visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning.
Helps students recognise ‘good ‘ and ‘bad’ touch
Improves sleep
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Benefits of MISP for Schools
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Reduction in bullying and aggressive behaviours.
Increased class cohesion.
Teaches students self respect and respect for others.
Provides a spring board for protective behaviour
lessons.
Easily incorporated into daily routines and allows
flexibility.
Effectively teaches key components of the Personal
& Social Competencies outlined in the Australian
Curriculum
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MISP Instructors Course
2 day course - $320
 Course Dates: 28th-29th September 2013
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Resources (Included in course fee:)
Power points &
Resources
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The MISP Instructor’s
Certificate
Completion of the instructors course allows you to:
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Implement in schools in
the presence of the
students
Implement with families
- privately or in groups
Give workshops on
touch games and
movement activities for
learning
Give promotional
presentations
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