Story massage is a fun and interactive approach of sharing stories and rhymes in a positive and respectful way. It involves asking permission from the individual if you can perform story massage on the time.
The benefits are:
- It can bring calm and relaxing feeling to the individual.
- It promotes oxytocin the “feel good” hormone.
- It may improve sleep patterns.
- It may promote self esteem and confidence.
- It may regulate emotions
- Can build positive relationships through touch.
- Can develop a readiness for learning.
- It may develop imagination, expressive language and creativity.
- Improves communication.
- Can help prepare for future events e.g. going to dentist, new school, or hospital.