During this workshop you will discover the amazing benefits of the Functional Reflex Therapy Framework and how you can use this with your child to lower their high levels of anxiety. I will guide you through the relaxation routine where you will learn and practice 8 movements (you will need a willing volunteer!) following the colours of the rainbow as an easy way to remember the order, action, and body parts it supports. The routine can be completed on the hands or feet.
As you are complete the routine you are encouraged to focus on the specific area of the body you are working and to deliver the movements slowly and calmly. This gives you time to take deep breaths and enjoy the sensations. The routine is intended to be relaxing for both of you. Learning this routine and using it on a regular basis is a great way for your child to allow their body to relax and leave them feeling in that moment in a better frame of mind.
We will also discuss how you could use a ‘tool kit’ as an object of reference child to encourage communication and responsibility, especially when they are feeling highly anxious and need a way of expressing how they are feeling. What I love about this routine is that it you can use it at any-time or anywhere.
FRT was designed by Lorraine Senior, it was drawn from the original practices of reflexology to support the mental health and wellbeing of children with high levels of anxiety, stress, autism, communication issues or intellectual difficulties. Having completed this course as part of my professional development I am delighted that I can offer this as part of my reflexology practice.
If you would like to know more how this could benefit you and your child, please call me on 07889137168 for a chat.
The Workshop
Can be delivered virtually or face-to-face on a 1:1 basis. The foot routine can only be taught face-to-face.
The Virtual Workshop includes:
- An introductory email on FRT, reflexology and setting-up.
- A 15-minute pre-workshop phone call.
- A 1-hour Zoom video call to learn routine and discuss use of the ‘tool kit’ and safety considerations. (You will need a willing volunteer for approx. 30-mins).
- Emailed resources after the session to support the techniques learnt.
- A 15-minute follow-up call via Zoom. (Willing volunteer needed).
The Face-to-Face Workshop includes:
- An introductory email on FRT, reflexology and setting-up.
- A 1-hour face-to-face session in my cabin where you will be taught the routine, as well as how to use the ‘tool kit’ and safety considerations. (You will need a willing volunteer)
- Hard copies of the resources. These can also be emailed to you if you wish.
Please note this is not a qualification, the techniques demonstrated allow you to deliver a simple routine to benefit the members of your family only.
Cost £60
Further information on FRT can be found by clicking here.
During the lock down I had a zoom session with Nicola to learn FRT to try and help with my daughter who is on the autism spectrum. WOW the session was great, Nicola has been amazing throughout the whole process and very supportive after the call and ongoing. I would without hesitation recommend Nicola as a person and what she teaches has had a huge impact on my whole family. My daughter has responded to the FRT really well, and she really enjoys it – which is a huge bonus and actually asked to do it! We have seen progressive changes in her throughout the 10 days that we have been carrying out FRT. Even during the day we have seen changes which has in turn had a positive impact on the whole family, As well as changes in her sleep pattern. 7 days in to FRT and she actually slept through – my daughter is nearly 5 years old and has NEVER EVER slept through the night and as I write this I can now proudly say that I have had 3 consecutive full nights sleep…. For that alone I will be eternally grateful to Nicola and the technique is has taught me. One other thing that I am thankful to Nicola and FRT is that during the time that my daughter and I sit together to carry out the FRT she really opens up and starts to talk, as a autism mummy this is incredible, to actually sit with my daughter and for to tell me how she is feeling, how certain things that have happened in the day have made her feel has allowed me the opportunity to understand my daughter more and to be more aware of the impact that the big wide world has on her and that I am now able to help her more as I understand her on a further level! Honestly I never thought that I would ever be saying that! Thank you to Nicola and FRT I have a deeper insight into my daughters world and FRT has opened up another level of communication between us. I will be truly forever grateful for this.
Victoria Mum of 3 Children
