Learning The Method
MNRI® IPET Archetype Movement Integration
Course Overview:
The IPET MNRI® Archetype Movement Integration (24-hour course) builds upon the concepts introduced in the MNRI® Archetype Movement Integration program. This intermediate course analyzes the foundational principles to further explore how to identify, activate, and engage archetype movements that may have remained dormant in the body.
Archetype movements—less complex than motor reflex patterns represent the earliest reflexive movement patterns to emerge in human development. Once properly engaged, these movements remain active throughout life, supporting normal range of motion, balance, and postural stability across all body planes (upper–lower, left–right, front–back).
These foundational motor patterns also play a critical subordinate role in the maturation and integration of more complex motor systems, including primary motor reflexes and the acquisition of learned motor skills. When archetype movements are underdeveloped or unengaged, their absence can significantly influence overall motor coordination, postural control, and higher functional skills.
This interactive course combines theoretical instruction with guided hands-on practice to ensure participants gain both conceptual understanding and practical competence in MNRI® Archetype Movement Integration. Learners will explore techniques for activating, and integrating archetype movements to enhance postural alignment, motor coordination, and overall neurodevelopmental function.Competency will be evaluated through both theoretical and practical examinations to ensure mastery of course material and clinical application.
The IPET MNRI® Archetype Movement Integration Program forms an integral component, emphasizing the role of archetype movement integration in optimizing neurodevelopment and functional performance across the lifespan, and is part the broader Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI®) Method.
Learner Objectives:
- Analyze the innate nature of the sensory-motor reflex
system and the foundational principles of the Masgutova Method®.
- Analyze the role of reflexes and their sensory, motor,
and central nervous system mechanisms in supporting neurodevelopment.
- Differentiate the progression of primary movements
beginning in utero and continuing throughout the lifespan.
- Analyze the role of Archetype movements in establishing
a foundation for motor, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral regulation, and
predict
their impact on occupational performance.
- Investigate the structure, sequence, and influence
of the eight Archetype motor patterns on brain functioning, and analyze their effects as change agents on physical,
emotional, social, and cognitive development.
- Demonstrate and implement MNRI® Archetype passive and
active integration techniques within therapeutic sessions.
- Demonstrate by hands-on techniques for restoration and integration exercises, including sensory, sensory-motor, and motor modalities, for each of the eight Archetypal movements.
- Analyze the three structural body planes and motor coordination systems (sagittal, horizontal, dorsal) and predict how the eight Archetypal movements influence reflex development within each system.
- Apply individualized MNRI® programs for clients with neurodevelopmental deficits and learning challenges that impact occupational engagement.
Course Agenda:
Day 1
Hour 1: Movement as basis of Natural Development
Hours 2-3: Masgutova Method ® of Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration and Archetype Movements
Hour 4: Primary and natural movements; the Archetypes of movement development
Hours 5-6: Developmental mechanism of Infant Reflexes and connection to the self-regulation of the body-mind system
Hours 7-8: Archetype Movements, patterns and reflexes
Day 2
Hours 1-3: Movements of the body
Hour 4: Natural flow of intentional and controlled movements
Hours 5-6: Individual program development
Hours 7-8: Archetype Movement and Infant Reflex Patterns
Day 3
Hour 1-3: Archetype Movement and Infant Reflex Patterns
Hours 4-5: Archetype Movements and the development of lifelong reflexes
Hours 6-8: Current research, review, and question/answers
Course Length: The course is a 24 hours course over a 3 day period.
All IPETS include:
- Written test before class
- 16 hrs of non-CEU credit online lecture
- Hands-On Exam during IPET class
- Practical Hands-On Graded Exam following 64 conference hours
