Peace Foundation Network

Programmes for young people

Massage in Schools Association (MISA) Peer Massage

peer massage

This internationally recognised programme has been successfully introduced into many primary schools in Sheffield.

Benefits for the children include

decreased aggression
increased concentration
a safe and trusting atmosphere
the opportunity to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to touch

peer massage

Children that benefit from massage will also have improved relationships with peers, parents, brothers and sisters, as well as with their teachers

Benefits for the school include

school becomes calmer and friendlier
exam results improve
helps reduce bullying

The Peace Foundation Network hosts regular MISA two day training courses in Sheffield
This course is for any staff working with children up to 12 years and will enable them to train others in their school.

Alternatively PFN offers

an introductory twilight training for staff
work with individual classes
workshops for parents

Contact Claire Finka on +44 (0)114 2308821
or peace.foundation@waitrose.com

Last updated 23 March 2007


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	Home Page Adult Programmes Youth Programmes Primary Secondary Massage Wellbeing Teacher Training Resources Support our work News/Opportunities Annual Review Contact Useful Links		Programmes for young people Massage in Schools Association (MISA) Peer Massage This internationally recognised programme has been successfully introduced into many primary schools in Sheffield. Benefits for the children include decreased aggression increased concentration a safe and trusting atmosphere the opportunity to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to touch Children that benefit from massage will also have improved relationships with peers, parents, brothers and sisters, as well as with their teachers Benefits for the school include school becomes calmer and friendlier exam results improve helps reduce bullying The Peace Foundation Network hosts regular MISA two day training courses in Sheffield This course is for any staff working with children up to 12 years and will enable them to train others in their school. Alternatively PFN offers an introductory twilight training for staff work with individual classes workshops for parents Contact Claire Finka on +44 (0)114 2308821 or peace.foundation@waitrose.com

	Last updated 23 March 2007