Grief Massage Online Classes
Why Online Learning?
not all massage therapists can travel
At IGM, Grief Massage training started out very small, with tiny live in-person classes. And it was inspiring to see how far massage therapists were willing to travel to attend these events!
Compassionate, dedicated massage therapists flew from across the country. Others drove from out of state. Learning about Grief Massage was so important to them, that they were willing to pay for travel, hotel accommodations and class tuition.
But we realized that not all massage therapists could afford the expense of traveling to a training and Aimee began offering live webinar Grief Massage trainings in 2016. Eliminating the in-person requirement allowed therapists from around the world to take classes - logging in from Canada, France, Australia, and across the U.S.
Registration is currently open for Oct/Nov 2023 Zoom classes. Click here to learn more about Zoom classes.
not all massage therapists have flexible schedules
Even with the live webinar option, we learned that not all massage therapists had schedules that allowed them to attend. We heard from many massage therapists who wanted to train in Grief Massage but needed a fully online home study option.
So, online course production began. Class 1 and Class 2 in “The Joy of Grief Massage” training series. The 3 remaining courses in the series will wrap production by the end of 2023 (the gift of new motherhood and Aimee’s lengthy maternity leave resulted in a gap in production of online courses).
online course info
These courses offer in-depth explorations of the same topics and issues covered in the live and live-webinar versions of the course. Aimee expanded the online course hours from 3 CE per class to approximately 10 CE per class. The expanded length of the online courses allows for students to dive deep into the material, apply their knowledge, and hear from Aimee via recorded videos and audio files (like podcasts).
At IGM, we believe it is vital to make Grief Massage training accessible for as many massage therapists as possible. Once you enroll in one of our online classes, you have lifetime access. We look forward to making it simple, enjoyable, and easy to train in Grief Massage from the comfort of your home.
By the end of 2023, the online training will be available only as the entire 5 part series - not as individual courses.
1:1 Zoom mentorship will also be included in the online training package by the end of 2023.
If you desire to purchase courses individually, please be aware that this option will not be available in 2024.
The Joy of Grief Massage Class 1 of 5: Grief, the Body & the Nervous System
You want to connect the dots between grief and massage therapy
You feel curious about how loss affects the human body and you’re interested in exploring relevant research. You want to understand why grief states create high levels of stress.
And, you are fascinated by the idea that modern North American culture is “grief phobic”. You want learn how grief, the body, stress, and cultural grief taboos intersect.
You also want to know how massage therapy can make a difference.
This class, the first in our five part training series, will help you feel confident and knowledgeable on the relationships that exist between grief, stress, modern culture and massage therapy.
By the end of this class, you will have the information and understanding you need to create a “Grief Massage Elevator Speech” and speak accurately and compassionately about the benefits of massage therapy during times of loss.
you enjoy learning from home, on your schedule and at your own pace
We recommend that you create a cozy place to study and learn - stocked with soft blankets, relaxing lighting or candles, hot tea, snacks, and a “do not disturb” sign on the door. Take the time to create a nurturing learning environment before you get started.
You gain lifetime access to the online class material, so there’s no need to rush. Take your time and absorb the material at your own pace.
you’re ready to take the next step
The investment for this class is 10.5 hours of your time and energy. The tuition for this course is $199. Once you complete the final quiz, you’ll be awarded a 10.5 CE Certificate of Achievement, and you will become eligible to register for Class 2.
Please visit our dedicated class page to explore all the class chapters and details, to review registration details, and to sign up. Click here now to visit the class page.
The class combines:
-check-in videos with Aimee
-a fill-in-the-blank workbook (with short podcast-style narration)
-narrated slides (like listening to short podcasts + viewing beautiful slide images)
-opportunities to apply your knowledge (fictional case studies + practice quiz questions)
-options to make community posts + respond to other students (sharing your questions or comments about the material)
The Joy of Grief Massage Class 2 of 5: Grief Massage Intake & Protocols
You want to create a grief-sensitive & compassionate intake experience
You understand that modern North American culture encourages grief-suppression and death denial. You are thus aware of how important your interactions with grieving clients are. You want to communicate safety, acceptance, and grief sensitivity in every aspect of your intake with grieving clients.
You are also curious about how to set appropriate client expectations (i.e. Grief Massage is not a form of counseling). And, you are concerned about how to handle no-shows and cancellations in a Grief Massage setting.
You want practical, actionable advice on how to ground and center yourself before greeting a client, as well as what to say when a client arrives & how to explain your role to ensure that your client understands your scope of practice.
This class, the second in our five part training series, will help you feel skilled, confident and knowledgeable when taking appointment requests from new Grief Massage clients, when booking first time sessions, when establishing boundaries such as cancellation policies, and when conducting pre-session intakes in a Grief Massage setting.
By the end of this class, you will have the information and understanding you need to create a “What To Expect” document for new Grief Massage clients and you’ll be prepared to communicate compassionately with potential, new, and current grieving clients while also establishing healthy boundaries and role expectations.
you enjoy learning from home, on your schedule and at your own pace
We recommend that you create a cozy place to study and learn - stocked with soft blankets, relaxing lighting or candles, hot tea, snacks, and a “do not disturb” sign on the door. Take the time to create a nurturing learning environment before you get started.
You gain lifetime access to the online class material, so there’s no need to rush. Take your time and absorb the material at your own pace.
you’re ready to take the next step
The investment for this class is 10 hours of your time and energy. The tuition for this course is $199. Once you complete the final quiz, you’ll be awarded a 10 CE Certificate of Achievement.
Please visit our dedicated class page to explore all the class chapters and details, to review registration details, and to sign up. Click here now to visit the class page.
The class combines:
-check-in videos with Aimee
-a fill-in-the-blank workbook (with short podcast-style narration)
-narrated slides (like listening to short podcasts + viewing beautiful slide images)
-opportunities to apply your knowledge (practice quiz questions)
-options to make community posts + respond to other students (sharing your questions or comments about the material)
Coming Soon (In Production)
“The Joy of Grief Massage Class 3 of 5: The Grief Massage Sequence” (pre-requisite will be Classes 1 & 2)
“The Joy of Grief Massage Class 4 of 5: Emotional Release & Scope of Practice” (pre-requisite will be Classes 1, 2 & 3)
“The Joy of Grief Massage Class 5 of 5: Developing Grief Massage Programs” (pre-requisite will be Classes 1, 2, 3 & 4)
About Your Instructor
Aimee Joy Taylor is a massage therapist and licensed clinical mental health counselor-associate specializing in grief. She created and named the Grief Massage modality, pioneered the first Grief Massage training program, and is the author of “Massage for the Grieving”, an article published by Massage & Bodywork magazine in their September/October 2017 edition.
Aimee Joy Taylor is approved by the NCBTMB as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider #521. You are encouraged to check with your individual state board as to whether classes will be accepted toward license renewal. Please note that our courses are not yet sponsored by the state of NY.