Pathway2Wellbeing
Mental Health & Wellbeing Training in West Lothian & Across Scotland
Functional Reflex Therapy (FRT) Training
What is Functional Reflex Therapy?
Functional Reflex Therapy (FRT) is a structured positive touch routine developed by Lorraine Senior, a UK-qualified teacher and reflexologist who spent more than 20 years supporting children and young people with additional support needs and their families.
Drawing on her experience in both education and therapeutic settings, Lorraine developed FRT to provide a simple, predictable relaxation routine that could be safely delivered within schools, care environments and family settings.
FRT is a short, rhythmical routine delivered to the hands (or feet) using a sequence of eight structured techniques applied to general reflex areas. The routine is gentle, repetitive and designed to be easy for practitioners, parents and carers to learn and use consistently.
Because the routine is structured and predictable, it can be introduced as part of a regular wellbeing practice within education, care and home environments.
Taking part in Functional Reflex Therapy may:
• Support emotional regulation
• Encourage focus and engagement
• Promote connection and interaction
• Provide a calming sensory experience
Functional Reflex Therapy is now delivered in a range of settings including schools, early years environments, care services and family support programmes.
Pathway2Wellbeing is an Approved FRT Rainbow Relaxation Programme Trainer for Schools, delivering professional training and workshops across Scotland.
FRT Workshops
• Workshops are fun, friendly and informative, typically running for five hours delivered over two sessions (on consecutive days or a week apart).
• Learn about the intention and many benefits of Functional Reflex Therapy (FRT).
• Session one: relaxation and positive touch techniques for the hands.
• Session two: how the techniques are applied to the feet.
• Includes demonstrations of each technique and plenty of time for practice.
• Small group size – maximum of 12 attendees.
• All attendees receive handouts to support their learning.
• See video here
FRT Training for Early Years Practitioners and Managers
This 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
• Participants will learn the relaxation, positive touch techniques for the hands
• Training days are for a maximum of 12 participants
• Practical Assessment included
• Resources provided to support the skills you learn
• See video here
