Using cue-based infant massage to support infant mental health

Emerging Minds Podcast

Jun 12 2023 | 00:28:42

00:00 / 00:28:42

Show Notes

In this episode, we’re joined by Kerryn Roberts, coordinator of infant massage at Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA). Kerryn shares her knowledge and experience in delivering cue-based infant massage to families in various settings. She explains the value of cue-based infant massage for infant mental health and the emphasis this program places on relationship development, encouraging parents to follow the infants’ lead. She also explores the importance of working alongside the parent-infant relationship and how this contrasts to intervening in the relationship.

Other Episodes

Episode 146

September 17, 2023 • 00:23:15

Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants during the first 2,000 days

In this episode, cultural consultants Dana Shen and Shirley Young explore practices that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants and families’ wellbeing during...

Episode 10

July 21, 2019 • 00:28:16

Six key practice positions for engaging families

In this episode, Dan Moss introduces us to six practice positions that can help practitioners to build positive working relationships with parents and create...

Episode 91

September 17, 2021 • 00:30:31

Including children and young people in practice and policy decisions

Children and young people have historically been seen as passive and incapable of participating in the decisions that affect their lives. But as society...