Jane Harrison

Aromatherapy & massage for people with complex needs –

This two-day course provides an introduction to aromatherapy and massage for supporting people with complex needs

 

Course description

This two-day course provides an introduction to aromatherapy and massage in a clinical setting. Aromatherapy and massage techniques have been shown to be invaluable for supporting people with complex needs and to help understand challenging behaviours. They are also an excellent way to support people with learning disabilities to lead a more ordinary life.

 

Learning objectives

Attending this course will enable you to:

  • Learn simple and safe ways to use massage and essential oils
  • Explore the importance of touch and introducing interactive massage to develop communication and trust
  • Make up your own massage oil
  • Share ideas on how to apply what you have learned at home and within individual schools and day/residential settings.

 

Course Presenters

Jane Harrison M.A, Dip TM, Dip A, Massage Therapist and Trainer, Hands on Publishing and Training. Jane has worked for many years with people with learning disabilities. She has a particular interest in supporting people with multiple disabilities and understanding those who sometimes have challenging behaviour. She has been delivering this course since 1989.

http://www.naturaltherapypages.co.uk/therapist/handsonpublishing/11387

Jan Benham FFHT MIFPA, Aromatherapist and trainer.  www.JanBenham.co.uk.  Jan has worked for a number of years delivering aromatherapy courses and training in healthcare settings for Shirley Price before moving to Canada where she founded the Institute of Aromatherapy and became Chair of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists. She is now based in the netherlands and with Sue Jenkins BSc MIFPA delivers the Shirley Price Aromatherapy Diploma in Hinckley to students wishing to join the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists or the Federation of Holistic Therapists

 

Attendees: NHS Trust Staff 

Cost

  • £180 professionals
  •  £90 parents/carers
  • The Course is delivered with Jan Benham FFHT MIFPA to NHS Trusts at a cost of £1000 per day irrespective of class size.

 

Dates and locations 

Dates: TBA

Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Venue: NHS Trusts and Shirley Price Aromatherapy Ltd, Hinckley