Presented By: Kerry Neale
BEd (Primary Special Needs)
& International MISP Trainer
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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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Co-founder: Mia Elmsater
• International Association of
Infant Massage (IAIM)
Instructor Trainer
• Montessori Education
Trained
• Co-creator of several massage / touch programs
Co-founder: Sylvie Hetu
• International Association of
Infant Massage (IAIM)
Instructor Trainer
• BEd. Primary
• Waldorf Education trained
• Completed studies in Health and Nutrition.
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MISP is program used internationally in over 25 countries world wide.
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Massage in Schools Australia Inc.
(MISA)
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Established in 2005
Over 150 trained MISP Instructors across Australia.
Member of the National Centre Against Bullying massageinschools.com.au
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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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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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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
- Recognise emotions and personal qualities
Self-awareness Self-management
-Express emotions appropriately
-Develop confidence
MISP links
Personal
& social capability
-Interact respectfully with peers
-Negotiate and communicate feelings effectively
Social management
Social awareness
4 organising elements
-Recognise & respect others feelings
-Develop positive and safe relationships
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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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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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2 day course - $320
Course Dates: 28 th -29 th September 2013
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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