Once upon a touch.. : story massage for children

Story massage is a fun and interactive way of introducing the benefits of nurturing touch through storytelling and simple massage strokes.

The sun, for example, can be illustrated by drawing a circle on a child's back with the flats of the hands. - Story massage can be enjoyed by children of all ages, abilities and backgrounds and used in different settings including home, school and the wider community. - No preparation is required and the activity can be tailored to suit the needs of the individual child or group of children.

This innovative eBook includes practical and accessible instructions for story massage with specially commissioned video clips demonstrating ten basic massage strokes.

These ten strokes form the basis of over 25 'tried and tested' story massages written in consultation with children, teachers, parents, therapists and other health professionals.

With supporting photographs and illustrations, Once upon a touch - story massage for children is an excellent resource for everyone interested in sharing the benefits of positive touch activities. "Doing story massage makes everyone happy. It feels good to do something nice for my friends." Boy, aged 7. "Story massage sessions help the children to calm down so they can concentrate better on their work." Teacher.

More information on story massage can be found at www.storymassage.co.uk