Reminiscence and life story work : a practice guide /

Reminiscence is a valuable tool for the professional carer as well as those who are looking after a family member or friend. It enhances and enriches the care relationship, and benefits both the person being cared for and the carer. This fully-updated fourth edition is full of practical information...

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Main Author: Gibson, Faith
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2011
Edition:4th ed
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Table of Contents:
  • The transforming nature of reminiscence
  • Growing throughout the life cycle : a challenge for all ages
  • What is reminiscence work?
  • Why encourage reminiscence work?
  • How to begin reminiscence work : the planning phase
  • Reminiscence work with groups : the beginning, middle and ending phases
  • Reminiscence and life review work with individuals and couples
  • Reminiscence and oral history in community development
  • Reminiscence with people from minority ethnic groups
  • Intergenerational reminiscence work
  • Reminiscence with people with dementia and their carers
  • Reminiscence with people who are depressed
  • Reminiscence with people with hearing, sight, and speech disabilities
  • Reminiscence with learning disabilities
  • Reminiscence with terminally ill and bereaved people
  • Staff development, training, quality, evaluation, and research issues