Posted by Connected by Touch with Melissa Enter on Friday, September 8, 2017
Certified Instructor Course
$325
The MISP two-day intensive course is a complete course with an internationally approved curriculum shared by all MISP Trainers. This includes learning the unique massage routine, child development, scientific knowledge, as well as the basis for bringing the idea of touch and movement for learning into all schools subjects.
Once the course has been completed successfully, the participant is given the MISP Instructor Certificate, allowing the implementation of the MISP program within classrooms in the presence of children, and within communities with children and their parents.
Cost:
The cost for the two day intensive training is $325.00 This covers a comprehensive manual, that becomes a basic tool for the successful implementation of the program, along with other training materials, a one year membership in MISA-USA and the continuous support of the trainer.
The Massage in Schools Program is an approved provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (approved provider number 451343-10). If you are a massage therapist, you may qualify for 14 continuing education, Live course credit hours through the NCBTMB with the instructor course.
Mini MISP Practitioners Training $125
This one day training is an add on to the 2 day instructors training for those who want to expand their certification to working with toddler and preschool children as well as children ages 4 – 12 which is covered in the two day course. The training is open to those who have completed the two day course and certified infant massage instructors. The training teaches a mini peer to peer massage with just three to six strokes in a story format. You will also learn fun games and active learning ideas. The technique taught in this training are geared to calm and build connections in classrooms and home, strengthen social skills, and family bonds. Parents report they find that sibling relationship improve and children sleep better.
Combined MISP Instructor Training and Mini MISP Training $400
Save when you take these two courses together!
Touch and Move to Learn
A fun day for parents and educators of hands on activities that make learning enjoyable. Using active movement and games, you will learn strategies that you can adapt to all school subjects. All activities are designed to build cooperation, community and respect. Created for classrooms, youth groups and in the home for children ages 4 – 12 years old.
Workshop for Parents and Professionals – An Introduction to the MISP and Its Use in Building Bonds and Resilience through Stories and Nurturing Touch
This 2 hour workshop is an introduction to the Massage in Schools Program and the benefits if holds for your children, 4 – 12 years old, although easily adaptable for other ages. Geared towards parents – biological, adoptive, foster-care and guardians of children who have experienced trauma or stress in their lives, as well as teachers, social workers, OT’s and other professionals; the workshop provides you with tools that you can go home and use right away to build bonds and resilience in your children through stories and nurturing touch. The activities you will learn will help enhance self-regulation skills, strengthen bonds and create memories, develop boundaries and set limits with humor. The activities are hands on and designed to bring love and laughter into the home and community while reducing stress and increasing sleep. It offers practical advice while giving you an indepth look at what the MISP can bring to your community.
2019 Spring/Summer Training Schedule
Looking for a training in your community? Requests for summer and fall trainings are now being accepted!
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July
Moscow, ID (private event)
Trainer: Melissa Enter
August 2019
San Francisco, CA
1 & 2 & 3 (MISP Instructor Training with Mini MISP for working with preschoolers and toddlers)
Trainer: Melissa Enter
Commerce, CA
8, 9 & 10 (MISP Instructor Training with Mini MISP for working with preschoolers and toddlers)
Commerce Public Library Program Room
5655 Jillson St, Commerce, CA
Trainer: Melissa Enter
October 2019
11 & 12 ,13 Salt Lake City, UT
11 & 12 Certified MISP Instructor Training
13 Mini MISP
Trainer: Melissa Enter
Don’t see a training in your area? Contact one of the trainers or email info@misa-usa.com to see about getting one organized.
Contact your Trainer:
Allison Dutton: Alliekate4@hotmail.com 323-854-6726
Melissa Enter: connectedbytouch@gmail.com 507-514-3192
Mia Elmsäter: mia@smaliv.com
“When stress piles upon stress without the relief of an equal portion of relaxation, the body begins to shut out all sensory intake and the learning process is completely blocked.”
~Vimala McClur