The Institute for Grief Massage Inc.

Please note that as of June 15, 2020 this online course is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) for 10 continuing education (CE) hours as a home study course.

The Joy of Grief Massage Class 2 of 5: Grief, the Body and the Nervous System is the second class in a five part training series.

The prerequisite for this course is The Joy of Grief Massage Class 1 of 5: Grief, the Body & the Nervous System. Please complete Class 1 before  taking Class 2.

Course History

After creating the Grief Massage modality, and teaching massage therapists in Canada, France, Australia, and all across the US (live in-person & via live webinar), Aimee was inspired to craft an online training experience that will reach even more grief-oriented massage therapists.

Based on her valuable experiences training massage therapists in Grief Massage (since 2012/2013), Aimee has created a learning experience that addresses the common needs, questions, and interest points of massage therapists who want to specialize in working with grieving clients.

This course, "The Joy of Grief Massage Class 2 of 5: Grief Massage Intake & Protocols" focuses on first contact with new Grief Massage clients and how each touchpoint leading up to the hands-on session (phone contacts, expectation setting, intake paperwork etc) can be customized for grief sensitivity. 

This course also focuses on specific communication skills and processes that can be utilized to convey compassion and care while also establishing important boundaries to safeguard against practitioner burnout.

In her live and live webinar courses, Aimee typically spent 3 hours covering grief massage intake protocols. In creating this online learning experience for you, she has greatly expanded the course to 10 hours.

What You Will Learn

This course covers why Grief Massage intake protocols matter by exploring The Polyvagal Theory of the nervous system and the importance of offering safety cues to clients in a Grief Massage setting. 

Students will gain a rich understanding of why a grieving client's experience BEFORE they arrive at the the office matters, along with gaining insights into how they as practitioners can create an atmosphere of safety and comfort through unique processes designed to decrease clients' anxiety about the first session.  

Students will also learn how they as massage therapists can build rapport, set expectations, explain what Grief Massage is, set boundaries, and screen for clients who may not be appropriate for Grief Massage.

Aimee shares valuable communication skills, some personal experiences, and recommendations for learning to welcome a grieving client into the Grief Massage setting with sensitivity, care, and professionalism.

This course is designed to help grief oriented massage therapists implement best practices that will prepare them to confidently address "no shows" and last minute cancellations, to establish and warmly outline a Cancellation Policy, and to schedule Grief Massage sessions in a way that allows ample time for intake and session planning.

By the end of this course, students can expect to be prepared to craft a Grief Massage "Phone Script" that will empower them to clearly communicate with potential Grief Massage clients prior to setting an appointment. Students can also expect to be prepared to create a "What to Expect" document to mail or email new Grief Massage clients. 

And, students will be guided in how to create a Resource Binder, for making referrals in situations where a Grief Massage client has expressed a need that falls outside of the massage therapy scope of practice.

How This Course Works

This course includes 10 hours of content, spread across 30 relevant topic areas.

Students will listen to/view a narrated slide on the topic, followed by an optional practice quiz question (usually scenario based) to check their understanding of the topic,

There is an optional transcript of the narrated slide (presented as an article) included in each section, so students can read the topic information after listening to the narrated slide.

At several points throughout the course, Aimee has posted check-in videos where she explores the topics covered to that point. At each check-in video, there is a discussion forum where students are encouraged to respond to the topic material by creating posts and responding to posts from other students.

After completing all 30 topics, students will download a course workbook (fill in the blank) and listen to Aimee's audio narration of the workbook. Students are encouraged to make notes, answer reflection questions, and use the workbook as an opportunity to deeply personalize the course content.

This course also includes a topic video and a downloadable resource form for creating a Grief Massage phone script and for creating a Grief Massage resource binder.

About The Certificate

At the end of this course, students will have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Achievement by:

-completing 100% of course content

-completing a course evaluation

-earning at least 70% on the final quiz. 

The final quiz consists of 50 multiple choice questions, largely based on the scenario quiz questions that were reviewed after each topic question. Some new questions, based on the course material will also be included.

The Certificate of Achievement provides 10 CE hours (continuing education).

The Certificate of Achievement is not a certification or license in Grief Massage. 

The Certificate of Achievement shows that you have completed the course (10 hours of home study/distance learning).

This course is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).

Students who earn the Certificate of Achievement will be able to download their certificate.

Continuing Education Information

Aimee Joy Taylor is approved by the NCBTMB as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider #521.

Students who earn the Certificate of Achievement will be able to download their certificate.

Please note that as of June 15, 2020 this online course is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) for 10 continuing education hours as a home study course.

Please check with your individual state massage board to see if CE credits earned in this course will count towards license renewal. 

Individual state boards have their own requirements, thus although this course is approved for continuing education by the NCBTMB, there is no guarantee made that your state massage board will accept this course for license renewal

Refund Policy

Refunds are not offered for this course. All tuition transactions are final.

How to Register

It is recommended that you complete the prerequisite course, "The Joy of Grief Massage Class 1 of 5: Grief, the Body & the Nervous System" prior to registering  for Class 2. 

Registration can be completed here on the Thinkific website by creating a user account and then registering in the course.

Tuition

Tuition for this 10 hour online course is $199. 

The prerequisite for this course, "The Joy of Grief Massage Class 1 of 5: Grief, the Body & the Nervous System" should be completed prior to registration for Class 2.