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Functional Reflex Therapy (FRT) Training
About FRT
Functional Reflex Therapy was developed by Lorraine Senior, a UK based qualified teacher and reflexologist who, as a teacher for over 20 years supported children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
Delivering reflexology as a timetabled therapy in many environments Lorraine was encouraged with the results of her research and case studies (currently unpublished), observations and feedback from staff, parents and receivers to create Functional Reflex Therapy in 2012.
The FRT routine is a short repetitive rhythmical activity consisting of a combination of eight relaxation, positive touch techniques delivered using hand, finger and thumb movements to general reflex areas on the hand and forearm or feet and lower leg.
Taking part in the FRT activity may
• Help improve mood
• Help concentration
• Encourage engagement and interaction
• Should be a pleasurable sensory experience
FRT Workshops
• Workshops are fun, friendly and informative and typically are for five hours delivered over two sessions on consecutive days or a week apart.
• Learn the intention and the many benefits of FRT
• You will learn the relaxation, positive touch techniques for the hands in session one and session two how the techniques are applied to the feet
• Enough time for demonstration of each technique and plenty of time for practice
• Workshop sizes are small so a maximum of 12 attendees
• All handouts to support the skills you learn
• See video here
FRT Training for Early Years Practitioners and Managers
The one-day training will prepare you with the skills to deliver the structured FRT relaxation routine for the hands. The intention is for you to provide a positive touch activity to support the wellbeing of children in early years settings.
• One-day training
• Learn the intention and the many benefits of FRT
• Attendees will learn the relaxation, positive touch techniques for the hands
• Training days are for a maximum of 12 attendees
• Practical Assessment
• Resources to support the skills you learn
• See video here
