One Day Reminiscence Training Course – Brighton

This One day training course based at Strike a Light’s studio in Brighton takes place on Wednesday 16th May 2018 (10am-4pm).
It offers an overview of reminiscence work, including the 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 course, participants will have gained insight into what reminiscence is as a structured activity, and how it can be successfully and productively carried out.
The training day 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.
The day will include 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.
A free training pack with resources for each participant is provided as part of the course.

BENEFITS OF REMINISCENCE

• Stimulates social interaction and communication
• Reduces the feeling of isolation
• Shares and captures family and local history
• Increases 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 cost: £85 organisations/£60 Individuals
Complete this booking form and send payment to attend the course: 
One Day Reminiscence Course Booking – Strike a Light 2018 or email: strikealight@rocketmail.com for a copy of the booking form to book the course. 
If you have further queries, call 07727 006538