Classes coming up in 2013:
INFANT MASSAGE COMMUNICATION
INFANT MASSAGE COMMUNICATION
Sunday: Once a month. Oct 4th/Nov 1st/Dec 18th
(Classes held in Mill Valley office or at Women's Health Center UCSF)
(Classes held in Mill Valley office or at Women's Health Center UCSF)
Time: 11-1
(Spaces limited in Mill Valley office only)
Fee: $45 per family
Fee: $45 per family
Call to reserve a space: 415 381 5889 or cherryjonesmft@gmail.com
For babies 2 weeks to crawling and their parents:
To have fun, relax and enjoy bonding with your baby, while learning techniques to: sooth discomfort from gas and colic; encourage healthy sleep patterns; boost the baby’s immune system and promote healthy functioning and development of muscles and joints.
Cherry Jones has worked for 30 years as a somatic and family therapist and for 10 years she has taught many parents and infants about the benefits and wonders of Infant Massage Communication
Cherry Jones has worked for 30 years as a somatic and family therapist and for 10 years she has taught many parents and infants about the benefits and wonders of Infant Massage Communication
DESCRIPTION OF INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES ( Part 1 and part 2) OFFERED:
Communication through the senses Part 1 for families Pre-birth/adopting parents
Infant massage communication (part 1) This class will give you an introduction to the sensory world of the infant. The sensory input which provides security for the infant when they first arrive in your world. In this class you will learn:
- A full body new born massage
- Self-relaxation skills for new parents
- Ways to hold your infant for soothing their discomfort
- What to look for in the body and facial cues of your baby to understand the baby's needs
- How to attune to your baby's needs in the first few weeks
Teaching will be provided with the use of:
1) watching a demonstration on DVD for visual reference. Following the techniques taught by Vimila McClure in her book Infant Massage.
2) The use of dolls for hands on practice techniques to use with your newly arrived baby
3) Demonstrations of techniques by teacher following the routine in provided hand outs.
3) Group discussion facilitated by teacher
4) Handouts
Communication through the senses: Infant Massage part 2 For families with babies 2 weeks to 10 months:
This class will give parents a way to review techniques you have learned in the introduction to infant massage communication and ask questions about the techniques you have been practicing with your baby. Also If this is your first class – welcome! In this class you will learn:
- A full body infant massage (including additional techniques and playful stretches for infants)
- Self-relaxation skills for new parents
- Ways to attune to your baby’s body and facial cues
- Learn ways to monitor the amount of sensory stimulation your baby can tolerate
- Techniques to help your baby deal with gas/colic and digestive pain
- Calming techniques to sooth a fussy baby
- Techniques to deal with discomfort of ear ache and cold congestion
- How Infant massage can be a way for you to play, enjoy and relax along with your baby
cherryjonesmft@gmail.com
415 381 5889
cherryjonesmft@gmail.com
415 381 5889
