Remembering Back and Planning Forward: Reminiscence in the Planning Process

Why choose this course?

• reminiscence work, either with or without sensory stimulation work, is a powerful tool in reconnecting people to past pleasurable events
• the energy engendered by this experience enables users of your service to make clearer choices for both the present and the future
• when used by those in the Circle of Support it can bond the group and help in creating a common goal
• it's fun and high energy and yet heightens sensitivity to emotional needs
• positive results ~ a valuing of individual and shared experience, a greater understanding of things we hold precious, closer relationships, expanded self expression

Time: 9.30 - 4.30 If this course includes people with learning difficulties times can be altered accordingly

Nature of training:

• Exercises will range from lecture style input (small) to discussion and small group work and to individual sharing within pairs.
• Hand outs will be provided to reinforce all theoretical input.
• Most exercises will be done in such a way that they can be replicated for use with users or customers of the service.
• Collage, art and drama will contribute to the sessions. This will be easily accessible!