More than interpersonal connection though, it can bring about inner connection with yourself improving bodily, mind & emotional awareness & this is important for anyone ...
#jointhehandsonrevolution #positivetouch #holistic
Yesterday I joined a conversation about touch & intimacy for plwd
It's going to be interesting
but this much I do know
we can be loving, sometimes intimate, as well as boundaried, respectful & professional
#MeetMeWhereIAm #jointhehandsonrevolution #PersonLed #nourish #dementia
They've learned to trust others again, but also learned to trust their own boundary setting, listening to their own needs & through this becoming empowered confident teachers & advocates
3/3
#jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #positivetouch #consent
Printing off manuals & certificates ready for training on Friday
I'm looking forward to facilitating a day in London @StChrisHospice
A new venue to me, but I feel very welcome already
#massagefordementia #dementia #MeetMeWhereIAm #jointhehandsonrevolution
Benefits of touch for the giver
We can enjoy being creative playing to develop new moves
flows
finding ways to weave #positivetouch into our lives that is fun
sensory
meaningful.
Here I am getting my "Tah-dah!" on
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage
Benefits of touch for the giver
We can enjoy being creative
playing to develop new moves
flows
finding ways to weave #positivetouch into our lives that is fun
sensory
meaningful
Here I am getting my "Tah-dah!" on
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #playfullearning
Do you learn better in a small group?
Join us Friday & learn specialist therapeutic touch techniques with a person living with dementia to calm & smooth the journey
massagefordementia-co-uk.cademy.io/checkout?edu...
All welcome
#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #jointhehandsonrevolution #london
There's still time to join us next week to learn specialist calming therapeutic touch techniques
& game-changing approaches to help reduce anxiety & agitation
massagefordementia-co-uk.cademy.io/checkout?edu...
All welcome
#massagefordementia #jointhehandsonrevolution #dementia #London #livewell
Benefits of touch for the giver
Giving massage isn't just good for our MH
Many bodyworkers who use their core to ground themselves moving with & around their client develop tone stamina & physical fitness
"Core n floor" lovelies!"
#protouchawarenessmonth #jointhehandsonrevolution #massagetherapist
Benefits of touch for the giver
Giving massage isn't just good for our mental health
Many bodyworkers who use their core to ground themselves & move with & around their client
develop tone stamina & physical fitness too #protouchawarenessmonth #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage
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There’s still time to enroll!
Learn therapeutic touch techniques and compassionate communication methods
Enhance your therapy skills or integrate calming touch into your caregiving role
Everyone is welcome!
massagefordementia.co.uk/massage-for-...
#massage #dementia #jointhehandsonrevolution
As trainers we love to learn too!
It's so motivating when we add to our therapy & training toolbox
improving our own practice
weaving in fresh new content & skills
Here's what Marie a highly respected trainer in our field said
#massage #dementia #jointhehandsonrevolution
As trainers we love to learn too!
It's so motivating when we add to our therapy & training toolbox
improving our own practice
weaving in fresh new content & skills
Here's what Marie Duggan a highly respected trainer in our field said
#massage #dementia #jointhehandsonrevolution #massagefordementia
In case you missed my new guest blog over the #weekend for #protouchawarenessmonth
An emotional piece reflecting on mum's & my journey, our changing relationship, trust, acceptance & topping up our love tanks through touch💞
protouchmovement.co.uk/blog/Massage...
#jointhehandsonrevolution
Enhance your skills supporting a person living with #dementia
There's still time to book your place
massagefordementia.co.uk/massage-for-...
All are welcome to explore therapeutic touch & compassionate communication viewed thro a trauma sensitive lens
#massage #jointhehandsonrevolution #London
Benefits of touch for the giver
We experience the positive loop of relational depth with the person we massage
This is underpinned by bio-chemical responses which improve attachment trust & connection between us
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #positivetouch
As part of #protouchawarenessmonth I'll be guest blogging "Mother's Touch" with the Pro Touch Awareness lovelies in just over a week
It'll be touching!
#watchthisspace #protouchawareness
#jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #positivetouch
#massagefordementia #blog
Benefits of touch for the giver
We can experience deep gratitude
It's a privilege to have consent to place our hands on another's body, especially when touch may have been difficult for them for any reason
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #massagefordementia
Benefits of touch for the giver
We can experience deep gratitude
It's a privilege to have consent to place our hands on another's body, especially when touch may have been difficult for them for any reason
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #massagefordementia
Benefits of touch for the giver
We become more self aware of needing to regulate ourselves to hold space safely
& these skills spill over into our personal lives helping improve relationships & our own wellbeing
#protouchawareness
#jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #positivetouch
trust
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#protouchawarenessmonth #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage
October is #ProTouchAwareness month & the theme is trust
Usually we focus on the benefits of touch for the recipient of touch
But I’m going to flip the focus to the benefits for the person giving positive touch
#WatchThisSpace #jointhehandsonrevolution #positivetouch #massage