(these free courses are also the first subjects in the Nationally Accredited Course in Cue-Based Infant Massage and Parent-Infant Relationship Education).
Explore how different approaches to infant massage education appear have different impacts on parent-infant relationships.
Explore the history and research influencing the development of high-quality infant massage education.
Explore how touch influences development of emotional and affect regulation, and the factors shaping touch interaction between parents and babies.
These CPD resources are open to everyone, with some membership categories receiving additional discounts on the cost.
A lecture presentation (2012) by Elsa Silva on the experience of touch for babies born prematurely, and their parents
A lecture presentation (2012) by Dr. Nils Bergman on the neurobiological and behavioural implications of early interaction, touch and skin-to-skin contact.
A research review of "Physiological and behavioural responses reveal 9-month-old infants' sensitivity to pleasant touch", by Merle T. Fairhurst, Line Loken, and Tobias Grossman
A research review of "Interventions to support early relationships: mechanisms identified within infant massage programs", by Angela Underdown and Jane Barlow.
Online units for Block 2 of the nationally accredited course in Cue-Based Infant Massage Education.
Anyone can browse these unit details. Full content is open to students formally enrolled in the Cue-Based Infant Massage Training.
We continue to explore safe use of infant massage strokes on different parts of the body; and undertake final preparations for the our face-to-face workshop (Block 3).
This week we practice some infant massage sequences, and explore strengths-based approaches for using these activities in the First Touch Program. We also look some legal issues relevant to delivery of infant massage education.
We explore the topic of infant crying. This will provide a basis for discussion about how our view of the parent and child shapes the way we approach the education process, and our relationships with the people in our groups.
Learn the Talking-with-Touch protocol and explore how to use it to support affect regulation, parent mentalisation and other key neurological and relational foundations for secure attachment development.
The teaching doll is a central tool for the practice of high-quality infant massage education. This week we explore the research and practical use of the doll in supporting responsive parenting and care-giving.
This week we begin an in-depth exploration of infant cues, and introduce approaches to support our infant observations over the coming weeks.
Social support for new parents has a dramatic impact on infant health outcomes. This week we examine strategies for using the group setting, and our own facilitation skills, to foster this social support between parents.
During week 3, we begin by examining the fundamental purpose and aims of our work with parents. We then use this as a basis for introducing the overall structure and content of the First Touch Program.
This week we look at the physical and social functions of infant skin, and use of oils to inform infant massage education. We also explore the range of resources used to create a supportive physical environment for parents and babies.
We begin with an orientation to some of the features of the course, particularly the student discussion groups. We then begin the course content with the First Touch Program Guidelines, and exploring ideas for engaging parents in infant mental health promotion.
These self-directed modules make up Block 4 of the nationally accredited course in Cue-Based Infant Massage Education.
These units provide the learning activities and materials for students to undertake at their own pace, following the three-day face-to-face infant massage workshop.
Anyone can browse these unit details. Full content is open to students formally enrolled in the Cue-Based Infant Massage Training.
Refresher and review modules for qualified infant massage educators.
Premium members can access these modules for free.
Revision of infant massage sequences for the chest, arms and hands.
Revision of infant massage sequences for the tummy.
Revision of infant massage sequences for the legs and feet.
Baby in Mind is a registered charity. We provide nationally accredited training in Cue-Based Infant Massage Education. We do this in partnership with Relationships Australia SA.
Course topics relate to cue-based infant massage education. For example, course topics include:
These online courses are open to anyone, and certificate of completion is available on finishing each course.
All proceeds from items purchased via our online shop are used to support life-changing programs for infants and their families in the Australian community.
