This week in a conversation about intimacy & touch this fascinating study by @marianavonmohr.bsky.social et al came up in conversation again royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10....
#positivetouch #loneliness #anxiety #Connection #belonging

More than interpersonal connection though, it can bring about inner connection with yourself improving bodily, mind & emotional awareness & this is important for anyone ...
#jointhehandsonrevolution #positivetouch #holistic

After a lovely visit with mum yesterday
I woke with a #blog in my head
watch this space to read my 1st blog of the year
"Painting a Portrait"
#massagefordmentia #massage #dementia #positivetouch #meetmewhereIam

Good morning #earlyrisersclub

I've caught up on the boring admin
done the laundry
had an aromasoak
& prepared for a wee talk I'm having with the dementia learning network in #Scotland

So looking forward to it!

#MeetMeWhereIAm
#PositiveTouch
#Massage for #dementia

October is #ProTouchAwareness month & the theme is trust
Usually we focus on the benefits of touch for the recipient of touch
But I’m going to flip the focus to the benefits for the person giving positive touch
#WatchThisSpace #jointhehandsonrevolution #positivetouch #massage

Benefits of touch for the giver
We become more self aware of needing to regulate ourselves to hold space safely
& these skills spill over into our personal lives helping improve relationships & our own wellbeing
#protouchawareness
#jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #positivetouch

#protouchawarenessmonth #positivetouch

1 to 1 training always goes deeper
exploring the gaps in knowledge with the person
Fran felt this training is necessary & could make such a difference for so many
Here's what else Fran said

#massage #dementia #massagefordementia #protouchawarenessmonth #positivetouch

As part of #protouchawarenessprotouchawarenessmonth" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#protouchawarenessmonth I'll be guest blogging "Mother's Touch" with the Pro Touch Awareness lovelies in just over a week
It'll be touching!
#watchthisspace #protouchawareness
#jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #positivetouch
#massagefordementia #blog

Benefits of touch for the giver
We experience the positive loop of relational depth with the person we massage
This is underpinned by bio-chemical responses which improve attachment trust & connection between us
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #positivetouch

Benefits of touch for the giver
We can enjoy being creative playing to develop new moves
flows
finding ways to weave #positivetouch into our lives that is fun
sensory
meaningful.
Here I am getting my "Tah-dah!" on
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage

They've learned to trust others again, but also learned to trust their own boundary setting, listening to their own needs & through this becoming empowered confident teachers & advocates
3/3
#jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #positivetouch #consent

Benefits of touch for the giver
We can enjoy being creative
playing to develop new moves
flows
finding ways to weave #positivetouch into our lives that is fun
sensory
meaningful
Here I am getting my "Tah-dah!" on
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #playfullearning

Session 3 of our IAIM Baby Massage course today 💞
We learned strokes for chest, arms & hands, explored newborn reflexes, & discussed timekeeping with a new baby ⏰
A lovely, supportive session as always!

#IAIM #BabyMassage #InfantMassage #PositiveTouch #ParentSupport #RaplochHub

A Touch of Self Love
#insecurityexercise #rebeccaodonnell
#positivetouch
#selflove