Accredited Instructor Training
Calmer Stories Instructor Training
Learn to use storytelling as a calming, therapeutic tool for children. Combine narrative, mindfulness, and sensory techniques to support emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, and resilience in children aged 3–11.
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What is Calmer Stories?
Calmer Stories is a concept which uses basic massage strokes, a small number of yoga-inspired mindful breathing techniques, mindful activities and mantra to help children's minds and bodies calm and relax. We gently weave these movements and techniques into stories, rhymes and play.
Basic massage moves are carried out by parents or carers over the clothes with the children, or a child can massage another child over the clothes in a safe and consensual way. Calmer Stories are great for home, foster and adoptive parents, pre-school, primary school and additional needs settings.
Our Calmer Stories instructor training will give you all the skills you need to be able to offer invaluable sessions to help children calm and relax. On completion you will be qualified to offer sessions in many ways — as an additional course for parents and pre-schoolers, in nursery and Early Years settings, to add additional skills to your current classes, or to share simple but effective techniques in primary schools and home school groups.
Age range
Calmer Stories can be used from infants and on into the primary years (usually 2–11 years).
Quick Facts
- Price£149 (distance learning)
- In-house face-to-faceFrom £80pp
- Duration10 modules, approx. 1–2 hrs each
- Access12 months from enrolment
- FormatOnline or in-house
- AssessmentQ&A, quizzes, videos & plans
- SupportPersonal tutor throughout
Payment plans available
“I loved this training and didn't want it to end”
— Alice, March 2022
What the course covers
There are 10 specialist Calmer Stories modules covering everything from the principles of the method to practical session planning — giving you a truly flexible way to share these simple but effective techniques with children and their families.
Principles, History & Benefits of Calmer Stories
- ✓The history and principles behind Calmer Stories
- ✓Benefits of Calmer Stories for children and families
- ✓How it differs from other calming approaches
Preparing for Calmer Stories Classes
- ✓Setting up your space and preparing your materials
- ✓Safety aspects and explanations
- ✓Safeguarding considerations and gaining permission
Child Development & Health Considerations
- ✓Child development in relation to Calmer Stories
- ✓Health considerations for Calmer Stories classes
- ✓Adapting for children with additional needs
Calmer Stories Techniques
- ✓Calmer Stories massage techniques and movements
- ✓Calmer mindful breathing techniques to support connection
- ✓Calmer mantra and mindful activities for children
Session Planning & Delivery
- ✓Sessions for a variety of groups including stand-alone classes, Early Years settings and school settings
- ✓Using Calmer Stories to enhance your current classes
- ✓How to plan and run a Calmer Stories session easily
Building Your Practice
- ✓Teaching face to face and virtually over Zoom
- ✓Bonus module on running sessions successfully over online platforms
- ✓Marketing your Calmer Stories offering
“Honestly one of the best courses I've been on so far. I really enjoyed it and have learnt so much. I will use this knowledge and implement it professionally and personally.”
— Zahirah, March 2022
Training options
Train as a Calmer Stories instructor confidently — either fully online with our distance learning option or across the UK as an in-house course for your group.
Distance Learning (Online)
£149 per person
Fully accredited online option. There are 10 specialist Calmer Stories modules accessible from your phone, tablet or computer. Includes assessments, quizzes, videos and plans to submit, plus an optional video call session with your course tutor.
- ✓10 specialist modules (approx. 1–2 hrs each)
- ✓Assessments after each module
- ✓Video demonstrations throughout
- ✓Optional video call with your tutor
- ✓Study anytime, anywhere
- ✓12-month access
In-House Face-to-Face or Virtual
From £80pp
Our course runs over one super practical face-to-face day or over 2 virtual Zoom sessions. We also offer discounts for booking 3 or more people onto the distance learning option. Gain Calmer Stories accreditation for your setting by training every practitioner.
- ✓One full face-to-face day or 2 Zoom sessions
- ✓Ideal for nurseries, schools & organisations
- ✓Group discounts available
- ✓Delivered UK-wide
- ✓Same accredited qualification
Do I need to complete case studies? No — not on our Calmer Stories instructor course, as this is usually for qualified childcarers, infant massage and baby yoga instructors, teachers, teaching assistants and assumes experience of delivering sessions to groups.
Recognised & Accredited
Your Calmer Stories Instructor Training qualification is recognised by leading professional bodies, giving you the credentials to practise with confidence and obtain insurance.
What does accreditation mean for you? It means your qualification is recognised by professional bodies and insurance providers. You can confidently set up your own classes, work within nurseries and children's centres, or add this skill to your existing practice — knowing your training meets industry standards.
What Our Graduates Say
Calmer Stories Reviews
Real stories from graduates who have completed this course and gone on to build rewarding careers.
“Calmer Stories has been a game-changer in my nursery. The children are calmer, more focused, and actually ask for 'story time' now. It's become the highlight of their day.”
Joanne R.
Nursery Manager, West Sussex
“I use the calmer stories techniques with anxious children in my therapy practice. The combination of narrative, breathing, and sensory elements is really powerful.”
Nicola G.
Child Therapist, Kent
“A beautiful, creative course. The ready-to-use scripts are wonderful, and I loved learning how to write my own calming stories for specific situations.”
Emily D.
Calmer Stories Instructor, Surrey
In-House Training Available
In-HouseCalmer Stories Instructor Training can also be delivered as in-house training at your nursery, school, or organisation. Bring this course directly to your team — with flexible scheduling, group pricing, and a tailored approach to suit your setting.
- ✓Delivered at your setting
- ✓Flexible scheduling
- ✓Group pricing available
- ✓Tailored to your team's needs
- ✓Same accredited qualification
- ✓Sussex, Surrey & London
Frequently asked questions
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Contact Us to Discuss Your Training NeedsBecome a certified Calmer Stories instructor
Help children calm and relax through storytelling, mindful breathing, massage and mantra. Distance learning from £149pp — or enquire about in-house training for your team from £80pp.
Payment plans available · 12-month access · Accredited by CThA, IICT & CPD