Are you passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of children? Do you wish to find a practical application for your interest and skills?
By becoming an instructor, you’ll have valuable tools to help children to learn. The MISP uses the body’s natural relaxation and cognitive processes to help children become engaged in the learning process.
The two-day interactive instructor’s training course or equivalent online course can contribute to continuing professional development for teachers and children’s workforce staff.
MISP Instructors’ training is facilitated by an accredited MISP Trainer. MISP Trainers are experienced Instructors, who after successful application, have undergone further extensive training and assessment. They provide nationwide training courses and are part of the MISA organisation, providing support for MISA members.
The fourteen hours of MISP Instructor’s training includes the following:
- The Massage in Schools Programme – background
- The children – child development
- Anatomy and physiology
- Research and studies
- Education and promotion
- Implementing MISP
- The MISP Routine
- Touch games and movement
- Professional aspects
Instructors receive a detailed manual and resources to support their work. The trainer provides on-going support.
On completion of your training, you will become a life-time member of MISA. This will allow you to access the resources and support you need to become a proficient Instructor.
As a MISP Instructor you’ll be helping improve the wellbeing of children by using the MISP to:
- Help children to develop a sense of belonging within a classroom setting
- Encourage children to create positive relationships through active communication
- Empower children to use clear, non-threatening, assertive language, raising their confidence and self-esteem
- Give children an opportunity to learn about touch in a safe environment
- Promote an environment that leads to reduced bullying and aggressive behaviour
- Contribute to child’s enjoyment at school
If you are a therapist or Independent Instructor, see ‘About MISP – How can MISP be introduced into a school? This has relevant information for you to consider.