At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify the benefits of Infant Massage for the infant/child and Parent/caregiver.
- Recall research studies regarding the importance of touch in the healthy growth and development of a child.
- Correctly perform basic stroking techniques.
- Summarize stroke variations for the older child.
- Demonstrate Infant Massage skills and techniques to parents and caregivers.
- Describe relaxation and visualization techniques for parent/caregivers and infants.
- Observe parent-infant interactions and possible challenges.
- Define good communication skills that will empower the parent/caregiver.
- Identify families that require special considerations to empower and nurture them.
- Analyze strategies for advertising Infant Massage in the community
- Formulate a marketing plan for Infant massage in your community or workplace.
- Know the potential contributions they make in their workplace, communities, and in the INFANT MASSAGE USA organization through their work with nurturing touch and infant massage.
