Attachment Parenting Playgroup in Canberra

The International Association of Infant Massage is considering running a 10 week Attachment focused supported activity program or playgroup in Term 2 of 2010, and is inviting expressions of interest from individual parents and groups/organisations to participate.

Using the IAIM certified infant massage program as the basic structure, the focus of activities is on using touch and other forms of communication to support parents and babies to establish healthy and secure attachment relationships with each other. In particular, the program uses an evidence-based structured program of massage, games and songs to help build parents understanding of, and responsiveness to, their baby's cues, signals, feelings, etc. The usual elements of discussion & network-building are also included. The program is suitable for parents who are doing OK, as well as those with some struggles.

At this stage, the organisers are just estimating interest in the program and would be keen to hear from any parents you know of who might be interested. Also, because they would like to keep the costs to parents low, it would be wonderful to hear from any organisations who might be interested in sponsoring the program (facilitator fees, venues, catering, massage oils, evaluation,
etc). Please contact Alice Campbell on (02) 6287 3727 or email ten@netspace.net.au for more information.