Lina Ramchand
Lightwaves-Therapies
Massage in schools
PROGRAMME TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF INTERACTION IN SCHOOLS
WHAT IS MASSAGE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME?
Peer Massage Programme for Children:
Reducing Stress & Promoting Well-being
This peer massage programme is designed for children in schools, playgroups, and similar settings to help reduce stress, bullying, and aggression. Through creative storytelling, children are taught simple and engaging massage techniques to practice on each other in a safe and structured way.
With just 10 minutes of daily practice, this programme has a profound impact on the well-being of children, teachers, and the school community. When implemented regularly, it fosters a more positive and supportive learning environment, benefiting not only students but also educators and parents.
Key Benefits:
✔ Enhances focus and concentration
✔ Encourages a love for learning
✔ Builds self-confidence and self-esteem
✔ Develops social and emotional intelligence
✔ Promotes respect for peers and school property
✔ Creates a more harmonious classroom atmosphere
✔ Reduces teacher stress and classroom tension
✔ Minimizes violence in the classroom and playground
✔ Stimulates creativity and visualisation skills
✔ Strengthens relationships with siblings and parents
This simple yet powerful practice cultivates a sense of calm, respect, and connection, making a lasting difference in the lives of children and their learning environment.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Massage in Schools Programme (MISP): Nurturing Touch for Positive Development
MISP integrates positive, nurturing touch into the educational system through creative mini-massage, allowing all children to experience its benefits in their daily lives.
This innovative approach fosters growth and development in a safe, open, and secure environment, teaching children to respect one another and recognize the value of positive touch.
Key Benefits:
✔ Enhances emotional well-being and social skills
✔ Promotes respect and empathy among peers
✔ Improves classroom focus and behavior
✔ Supports smoother class management, reducing stress for teachers
✔ Creates a calmer learning environment, allowing more time for teaching
How It Works:
The programme is simple to implement and requires only 10 minutes per day. Sessions take place in a safe setting, such as a classroom, where children are guided by an adult to perform gentle, structured massage on one another. The massage is always done over clothing, focusing on the back, neck, arms, and head in a fun and creative way.
A Global Initiative
Launched in the UK in the 1990s, MISP has since expanded worldwide, enriching the lives of children across different countries and cultures.
For more information, visit www.misa.org.uk.
Massage in Schools Programme Enquiry
