Introduction to Reminiscence – Reminiscence Training
ONE DAY COURSE – 10:00 – 16:00
‘It introduced the whole area in a practical, useful and engaging way’
The training day will offer an overview of reminiscence work. It will include a brief background to the subject and will consider the benefits to be derived by both the people who reminisce and those who listen.
We will explore a wide variety of reminiscence activities, which can be used to trigger personal memories and help a group to work well together.
By the end of the day participants will have gained insight into what reminiscence is as a structured activity, and how it can be successfully and productively carried out.
A free training pack with resources for each participant is provided as part of the course.
‘Nothing I would add, change or take away! I’d easily do another day. It was very engaging.’ – Reminiscence Course participant
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TWO DAY COURSE – 10:00 – 16:00
‘Excellent facilitation. The group was very well handled’ – Course participant
The training days will offer a more expanded exploration of reminiscence work. It will include a detailed background to the subject and consider the benefits to be derived by both the people who reminisce and those who listen.
We will explore a wide variety of reminiscence activities, which can be used to trigger personal memories and help a group to work well together.
‘Lots of ideas to go away and research – good to meet others and share experiences and ideas. I feel more confident to go away and plan some reminiscence activities. I have more insight into the benefits and what’s involved’.
We will also consider the dividing lines between the role of a reminiscence facilitator and that of a counselor/therapist along with the ethical issues that throws up.
The two days will be interspersed with opportunities for the group to experience reminiscence activities, and group members will be encouraged throughout to contribute their own experience and ideas.
By the end of the training, participants will have gained insight into what reminiscence is as a structured activity, and how it can be successfully and productively carried out.
‘The course brought together a whole range of info about planning, group dynamics, resources, techniques for evaluation and final products’ – Course participant
A free training pack with resources for each participant is provided as part of the course
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BENEFITS OF REMINISCENCE
| ● | Stimulates social interaction and communication |
| ● | Reduces the feeling of isolation |
| ● | Shares and captures family and local history |
| ● | Increases the feeling of self-worth |
| ● | Helps keep the mind stimulated |
| ● | Allows participants to reflect on past and present |
| ● | An enjoyable experience |
| ● | Builds confidence |
| ● | Generates community and support |
PARTICIPANT LEARNING OUTCOMES
| ● | Share ideas with training group |
| ● | Use resources, photos and artefacts in reminiscence delivery |
| ● | Increased confidence in delivery of activities |
| ● | Group working skills |
| ● | Awareness of the effects of dementia |
One day training: £115 organisations (per person) /£95 Individuals (per person)
Two day training: £195 (per person) organisation rate/£165 Individuals (per person)
Please email: contact@archive.strikealight.org to book a session, or discuss group booking discounts.
