I recently worked with a teenager who revealed being high-strung about school, peers and his future. He said he was leaving his future up to good karma but he felt compelled to leave school and run away from his peers. Neither of which he could do because his parents just wouldn't let him.
I suggested a one hour, full body relaxation massage. He was so full of emotion and tension it was difficult for him to receive touch at all. He jumped, twitched and wiggled as if refusing touch. I covered his back with the sheet and placed my hands in a soft and static position atop his shoulders. I remained there for about five minutes after which time I was able to begin a light massage over the sheet.
When the massage was over he seemed much more relaxed and said he would return home for a nap. He came back once a week for three more weeks and each week he felt improvement. By the second treatment he was able to receive the massage a little better and by the third, he relaxed as soon as he went prone on the table.
He said he was ready for school and ready to face his peers again.
Wellness to you,
Jeanne
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