• Massage on the School Curriculum reduces stress and anxiety.
• Some schools have a lot of problems with violence, bullying, stress, overcrowded classrooms, etc. the list can be long. Adults maybe not always have the time for our children that they are in need of. Peer to Peer Massage aims to reduce stress and anxiety and create a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. This seems to change children from within.
• Parents and carers are informed of the school policy regarding massage and their agreement is required.
• Children are always asked if they want a massage from another child, before the massage takes place.
• Massage is usually carried out sitting at the desk or sat crossed legged on the floor, always with the child’s clothes on.
• It is always stressed that the children should have respect for each other and there are strict guidelines - e.g. avoid hurting and private areas, they have the right to say no to unwanted touch.
• Children who give each other massage do not fight!!

Some Comments from Children who have experienced Peer to Peer Massage

• I feel more friendly after I have given the massage.
• My hands are warm and it is a nice feeling.
• I gave my guinea pig some massage, it was still and seemed to be happy - everybody needs somebody who cares.
• I went to sleep for a while.
• It was so nice that I started to cry, that’s good because teardrops cleans us.

Some Comments from Children’s Parents

• The time of obstinacy seems to be gone, can I thank the massage?
• My son is talking a lot about this massage, so it seems that he thinks it is a cosy time.
• She touches us more and says that she loves us.
• Thank you for taking the time with the children so that they can learn how to relax and slow down.
• I think it is a positive way for the children to learn to touch a friend in a nice way, we all need to learn this respect for each other!
• We think it is a very good idea to give children homework, especially when it is concerning massage.