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In this two-day evidence-based course, participants through careful instruction are trained to teach parents/primary caregivers how to massage their newborns and children through a hands-on demonstration approach using a doll. Only parents/caregivers have immediate contact with their children. The training is presented through PowerPoint presentations, lecture, audio-visual aids, discussion, and hands-on participation with dolls through a demonstration class with parents and their newborns each day of the training. ** Post practicum portion follows the training to conclude certification. Participants who successfully complete & pass the post-training exam and field-based practicum achieve their Certified Infant Massage Instructors (CIMI®) Certificate. Graduates become a part of the International Registry of CIMI's through ILTF. Registration fee includes 2- day course instruction, 135+ page training binder, demonstration doll, all required reading materials, post practicum review & first year certification. See CURRENT REGISTRATION FEE at www.iteachbabymassage.com OR www.lovingtouch.com
Topics include: • History, theory and techniques of infant Massage • Bonding and attachment, promoting trusting interactions • Massage benefits for infants, children and parents • Effects of touch on the hospitalized infant • Special needs, prematurity and active growers • Social and emotional development • Understanding infant cues and behavioral states • Brain development and touch • Sensory development, touch and music • Multi-disciplinary collaboration • Family-centered care approach
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