I wish I'd thought of that at the time!
Today I reflect on practical wee things we can bear in mind when supporting communication & therefore autonomy for a person living with dementia
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#nicollesreflections #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #consent #enable #autonomy
&that isn't just with our words, but with our actions, curiousity, discourse and finding agreement by feeling our way together #together #collaboration #collaborationovercompetition #massage #massagefordementia #massageforall
I love playing!
When I'm in the flow, with presence, moving my body to ease the strain of delivering a massage,
I can find myself doing something new,
or nailing a technique that could be useful to others
#massagefordementia #playful #flow #presence #creative #MassageTraining #cpd #Cornwall
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Sometimes you just need to go at your pace
In my 121 training that’s exactly what we do
Taking time to go deeper where you need it
building your confidence knowledge & expertise to weave new skills into your own flow & style
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#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #inclusive #cpd
Join us in Bristol @BCMB to become a dementia informed bodywork practitioner:
"When words escape us, touch says it all."
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Looking back
Looking forward
Honouring boundaries
My latest newsletter has dropped
You can read it here & sign up for future editions at the same time
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#whenwordsescapeus #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #boundaries #dementiainformed #dementiaawareness
Sticks to Light Your Fire!
Pop on over to see my new blog, a warm reflection on becoming a dementia informed practitioner:
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#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #blog #blogpost #DementiaAwareness #cpd #massagetraining #training
This week, consent looked like a client actively helping me as I gently guided a leg stretch during his massage
moving comfortably from 80° to 160°
Relaxed, collaborative and measurable 😁
#consent #workingwith #powerwith #boundaries #massage #dementia #massagefordementia
Feeling a bit stuck supporting people living with dementia?
Book in for Your Empower Hour and leave with more than motivation!
⚠️WARNING ⚠️may result in:
-A plan
-Meaningful reading
-Resources
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#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #together
What's going on here?
The hand nearest you in the photo is a stationary anchor hand, while the other glides slowly up & down, peppering petrissage and reassuring thumb rubs where appropriate
#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dignity #respect
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What boundaries, consent and autonomy looked like today
#trust #dignity #respect #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #connectionwithoutwords
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Thank you for supporting my work & joining me across the ether to spread the word on connecting thro touch
I'll see you in the New Year ready to make plans for 2026
& if you're working or caring, thank you
The very warmest of cosy tingly toes wishes to you, Nicolle
#massagefordementia #oneandall
Betty's Move on YouTube
A specialist massage move we cover in the advanced course in May
A great moving cuddle which eases strain on your back
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#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiaawareness #cornwall #dementiainformed #cpd #massagetherapy #CPDTraining
Magical combinations!
Some massage combos work synergistically
I love blending the caring Cs up the inside of the forearm and then flowing down with slow finger-waves to the fingertips & repeat
#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #presence #being #play #regulation #feltsafety
Adapt and Blend
Yesterday
it felt natural for the encompassing waves to morph into a loving hold halfway thro
Paying attention to tiny signs of feedback helps us meet their needs more fully
#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #attunement #dementiainformed #listen #presence #being #gowiththeflow
There's still time to book for Saturday
Join us to build your confidence to support people living with dementia with dignity
This may be the most rewarding work you will ever do!
#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #dementiaawareness #inclusive #dignity #CPD
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I love when a client relaxes enough to fall asleep during a treatment
As they stir now and then, soft reminders of who I am & what' I'm doing help re-anchor their trust
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#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiaawareness #dementiainformed #carers
Here's another suggestion from "Waiting for the Bus" by Sam Dondi Smith w Prof David Sheard
It’s quicker to take over
but distress takes longer to undo
Supporting autonomy should be part of the job description
#dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #meetmewhereiam #autonomy #dignity #listen
ICYMI here's my latest Reflection on how putting scaffolding around anticipation can help offer clues & clues as to what will follow
building a sense of safety
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#massage #Dementia #massagefordementia #MeetMeWhereIAm #dignity #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #ICYMI
My latest #newsletter "When words escape us" has landed.
I touch on advocacy, an award shortlisting &anticipation.
Check your inboxes
& if you haven't signed up already, pop over here where you enjoy online over a cuppa
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#massage #dementia #massagefordementia
Here's my latest reflection on how supporting anticipation can provide a person living with dementia context to feel safe, to know what follows ...
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#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #reflection #support #safety #dignity
A wee reminder that to sign up to my latest newsletter where I cover advocacy, anticipation & ? then subscribe here:
massagefordementia.co.uk
It'll be dropping in your inboxes tomorrow a.m.
Have a lovely #weekend chikkuns & if you're working or caring #thankyou
#massagefordementia #newsletter
This popped into my inbox
An interesting review which gives an overview of some of the studies covered in my course "Aromatherapy for Persons Living with Dementia" & the accompanying manual: journals.lww.com/jinm/fulltex...
#aromatherapy #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #DementiaSupport
Good morning lovelies!
Look what turned up over the weekend!
My certificate for being shortlisted as a finalist in The Federation of Holistic Therapists Innovation Award.
#massagefordementia #awardfinalist #innovation #motivationmonday
When we enter a person's space, there is always something we can do to negotiate with our words, our tone, our body language and through gentle touch. This is part of seeking permission, involvement, about inclusion and connection.
#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #meetmewhereiam
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What a weekend!
Christina’s journey is one of growth grit & heart
She joined my 1-day course last yr
got certified as a massage therapist
Now she’s completed my advanced 1:1 training
ready to bring her skills & compassion to her community
Her words say it best:
#MassageForDementia #London #dementia
Your beautiful 121 learning space in stunning #Cornwall
#massage #dementia #connection #withoutwords #MeetMeWhereIAm #massagefordementia
It's exciting planning trips to facilitate training. Just been booking travel & accommodation in London via Bristol for November.
#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #touchtherapy #connection #bristol #london
Whether you're just starting out in this rewarding field or deepening your specialism, join me with The FHT on 24 Oct to find out how to make your service more accessible to people who are often hidden in our society.
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#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #CPD
but I especially see this sense of bringing a person home to themselves with my clients who live with dementia
#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #nationalmassageday #protouchawarenessmonth
