Massage NZ AGM

Sunday was the AGM for Massage NZ.
It was well organized, and very constructive.   It gave the members an opportunity  to put forward their views on the challenges of the marketplace, and how to become more flexible to meet these demands.
The suggestions were constructive and they were all accepted for immediate action.  Yoka, as president of the organization, is to be congratulated for an outstanding performance.
For Child Connection, it was also a pleasure to meet up with many of its former CMC instructor students.
In the picture - from the left is Yvonne from Nelson, Eva and Lesley from Napier.

Leopard loves getting a massage !

This adorable big cat can be heard purring as loud as a locomotive in the video posted to YouTube.

http://youtu.be/nPMi136tURg

Global Movement

Pro Touch Society has become a global movement.

Sometimes good ideas are waiting for ages in the form of a seed in the minds of people around the globe, and one single action triggers a spark that connects all these minds, creating a fast growing worldwide movement. 

We can all witness anti-touch campaigns. Youtube shows us examples of children and students being punished for the simple act of empathy with touch. How much we can see these and remain silent.?

Gill Tree sparked a movement with her Manifesto http://gilltree.com/manifesto/

Keep an eye on our blog, there will be plenty of good news to come.

Pro Touch Society

What are the consequences if, on a international scale, institutions continue to advise against touch?
With the media impressing on us almost daily the negative effects of inappropriate touch we ar failing to recognise the negative effects of not touching.

 On UK National Massage Day, Friday 16th May 2014,  hundreds of Massage Therapists formed a  conga line from St Thomas' Hospital to The Houses of Parliament to bring awareness that touch is not something to be feared, not a luxury, but a necessary part of preventative health care.

Child Connection Trust is a part of the Pro -Touch Society movement initiated by Jill Tree.

http://gilltree.com/manifesto/  

CMC programme at HIPPY, Henderson

On Tuesday I presented the Children Massaging Children (CMC) programme to HIPPY, Henderson branch.

The response of mums and children was excellent. It was a real pleasure to listen to the mum's comments regarding secure attachment and it's connection with sensory stimulation.It allowed them to understand what bonding with a child 

is all about

Even though it was a short time that I spent with the students, I got the feeling that CMC would fit very well into what HIPPY is doing - helping children, young people and families to flourish.

Anna Public Speaking

One of the objectives of Anna’s internship was to practice public speaking.

At the finish of her internship, she took the opportunity to deliver a lecture on Child Development at the YMCA in Mt. Albert, Auckland. This is a serious task and demonstrated much that Anna had learned during her stay in Auckland. 
The audience was not big, but very demanding, and included a member of the board of trustees of Child connection Trust, Christine Clark, teacher and author.

Anna was excellently prepared.  After 15 weeks of internship in our organisation, Anna was well versed on the topic of “why secure attachment is number one for children’s upbringing”.

 The practical demonstration also went perfectly. We all wish Anna to continue her training in public speaking

Parenting Skills

It was great meeting with Stephanie and Ladies from her group at the Mahurangi Presbyterian Church in Wa rkworth. Our friendship and trust had been growing since our last meeting, and this time Anna was given a real baby to play with on her knee. Sharing practical information between mums really impressed our Swedish student. Her conclusion was " You can be really relaxed and play freely with your baby - no stress". We are sure these parenting tips can be helpful for Anna in the future. We feel it is just the beginning of our friendship and mutual sharing.