Infant Massage: The Definitive Guide for Teaching Parents - Softcover

Pauline Carpenter; Anita Epple

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0954518829 ISBN 13: 9780954518820

Publisher: Ditto International Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Infant Massage: The Definitive Guide For Teaching Parents This expertly written handbook is a must for all Infant Massage Teachers who wish to practice safely, ethically and professionally. The authors, Epple and Carpenter, have a great deal of experience and knowledge of teaching baby massage to parents and train health and parenting professionals to become Infant Massage Teachers internationally. The Definitive Guide offers all Baby Massage Teachers guidance on marketing and how to teach sensitively. There are lots of practical tips and sound advice, so that classes are supportive and empowering; where parents can learn skills that will enhance their relationship with their baby in a safe, non-judgemental and containing environment. In addition, The Definitive Guide reviews the benefits of infant massage and positive- touch, and highlights the contraindications, precautions and relevant anatomy and physiology relating to baby massage, ensuring safe practice. Attention is also given to the emotional and physiological development of the infant, the emotional world of the parent and the importance of their developing relationship, thus focusing on facilitating a lasting bond between the parent and their baby. Each topic is linked neatly to infant massage so that the reader can assimilate the information in the book easily. This gives every Infant Massage Teacher the opportunity to increase their understanding of the wonderful tool they have to support the parents.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ditto International Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0954518829
• ISBN 13: 9780954518820
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 207