home    contact                                     Dear Principal, Recent news reports have shown that bullying is on the rise in Singaporean schools. In an article by Channel NewsAsia titled 95 percent of primary, secondary students experienced bullying in schools", almost all of the 4000 students surveyed said they have experienced bullying; with more than 50% revealing that they were victims of physical bullying! That is very alarming news indeed. Click here to read the article What's even more worrying is that "many teachers are unaware of actual cases of bullying because the victims are too afraid to speak up". Unfortunately, this seems to be a trend that is not exclusive to Singapore. Bullying is a real and present issue that is plaguing the education system all over the world. We all have heard of school shootings and suicide incidents in the US, while recent news reports tell of increasing numbers of student suicides in Japan (Click here for the alarming news reports). All these symptoms are directly and indirectly caused by bullying cases. While "bullying" seems like a small word-something petty and childish-it can actually have a huge impact on everyone who have suffered under it. Whether verbal or physical, bullying leaves a huge scar in people's minds and hearts. In response to the research, the Ministry of Education is implementing "appropriate disciplinary measures on bullies and counselling". It has also stated clearly that "bullying in schools is regarded as a serious matter". But such measures may not be enough. Implementing disciplinary measures and counselling are reaction-based solutions that might even be counter-productive to the children's attempts to reach out. Instead of blindly implementing reactive solutions, you can implement a proven, preventive, wholesome approach that has worked for thousands of school all over the world. Introducing… Mary Carlson, a neurobiologist at Harvard Medical School, found that the lack of touch and attention stunt children's growth and adversely affect their behaviour. Children who experienced a lack of touch do not form normal relationships with other kids, are unresponsive and fearful, and exhibit behaviours such as self-clasping, rocking, swaying and increased aggressive tendencies. They also have a higher predisposition to some form of early brain degeneration and memory loss. In contrast, science has proven that the tremendous benefits of massage include physical, emotional and mental well-being. When you implement MISP in your school, you can expect to experience the following benefits: Significant decrease of bullying and aggressive acts in the school Increased self-confidence and esteem in students A sense of respect for self and others Less hyper-activity and hyper-sensitivity Increased focus and concentration, resulting in better academic performance Calm and attentive behaviour Greater social cohesion and empathy for others Their motor and listening skills are increased And many more… These are just some of the direct benefits experienced by the students. Imagine the equally powerful indirect benefits such as: Teachers having an easier time managing and teaching the students An improved overall school performance Students being able to better relate to their parents, thus enjoying a deeper sense of family love And many more… Having MISP in your school is like dropping a stone in the water. The positive rippling effects will overflow directly into the lives of your students and their environment. And the best part… MISP only requires 10 minutes a day to produce all of the above results and more in your school! MISP is an easy, quick and effective tool to improve children's quality of life in school. The Massage-in-Schools Association (UK), was officially founded in 2000 by Mia Elmsater (Sweden) and Sylvie Hetu from Canada, with the vision that every school-going child should experience a positive and nurturing touch everyday. Since its inception, it has benefited hundreds of thousands of students worldwide. MISP has been so successful that it has been implemented in more than 1,000 schools in London alone. In the UK itself, MISP had such a noticeable effect on bullying that the Massage-In-Schools Association has been invited to participate in the Department for Education's anti-bullying workshops. Here's a little peek into how the technique is carried out: The students will massage each other with proper instructions. They will be fully clothed. The massage is given and received by the students with their own permission. The massage involves the students' back, shoulders, arms and hands. The entire basic routine takes no more than 10 minutes when mastered by the students Now, your school can also experience the tremendous benefits of MISP. It is critical to start the program with the right instructions from the pioneering expert in Singapore. I am a mother of one and I love working with children. As a fully Certified Massage-In-Schools Instructor with the Massage-In-Schools Association (MISP) (UK), I am pioneering the MISP for children between 4-12 years of age in Singapore. I am also a certified Infant Massage Instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage (I.A.I.M.) (Australia). I am a qualified Aromatherapist as well. I have conducted many workshops and talks on the benefits of massage for children, some of which include: "Bonding with Infants through Massage" Workshop as part of the Early Childhood Convention organised by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) in 2005 Infant Massage and Massage in Schools program workshops at the Civil Service Club Infant Massage workshops at various Community Centres during Baby Shows Infant Massage Workshop for NTUC Kindergarten Childcares' Staff Union at their Training Centre "Bonding with Infants through Massage" Workshop for Advent Links-SAUC , Education Centre for Children and Family Studies Click here to view Testimonial from MCYS Click Here To Read More On What My Clients Have To Say About Me Give your students and your school the edge by adopting MISP. For more details of MISP, please contact me directly at 9159 6155 or email gloria@tenderlovingtouch.com.sg. This is the first time I am making this program available to the primary schools in Singapore. Therefore, I am limiting the number of programs to ensure the quality of each program. While this letter is being sent out to all listed Primary schools in Singapore, I intend to only work with less than 6 schools for the initial launch. If you are interested to implement the MISP program, please contact me at 9159 6155 or gloria@tenderlovingtouch.com.sg for an appointment. Booking of programs will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Sincerely, Gloria Wong Certified IAIM Infant Massage Instructor  (CIMI, Aust) Certified Massage In Schools Program (MISP) Trainer (UK) PS. MISP will definitely make a huge difference in your school. The improvements your students and your school will experience are tangible and measurable. We even have a guideline of how you can measure the positive changes that are taking place. You can't afford to miss out on this revolutionary program that is benefiting hundreds of thousands of students worldwide. Just imagine, only 10 minutes daily can make a huge positive impact in your school's performance. It is the ultimate secret weapon. Call 9159 6155 Now before my schedule is fully booked. Copyright © 2007 Tender Loving Touch. All Rights Reserved.