Wouldn’t it be good to have consistently reliable ideas to give you ‘Conversation Confidence’, month after month!
I’ve been teaching Reminiscence and Crafts to teachers, carers and those in Social Care since 1976 when I first qualified as a Primary School Teacher from The Froebel Institute, Roehampton, UK.
In the late 1990s I worked on 2 programmes that shaped how Reminiscence was delivered in Norfolk, UK. First, I was invited to teach Carers how to create Life Story Books for those in Care Settings.
The success of RAFE (Reminiscence Approaches for the Frail and Elderly) drew interest from Pabulum – an innovative home based project that taught Volunteers how to create personal Life Story Books to use with those with Dementia, and their families. I was fortunate to work with Pabulum gaining much experience of Dementia and the benefits of Reminiscence to the whole person.
So I know how challenging this work is, and how difficult it can be to come up with consistently engaging topics, when you’re hard pushed for time, and down on energy.
I saw how that was for our Carers and Volunteers, and decided to use my teaching background approach to helping them push through their sticking points.
The solution - Reminiscence Works, evolved as a Reminiscence Routemap – a series of templates that you could use to build your sessions around. It was always designed to help you do what you do best – helping people to share their stories. You no longer need to spend valuable hours in preparation. It frees you to get on with the job you love to do!
Here's what you get.
A new theme each month with topic and session notes, Sayings and Quotes to get conversations started and a 20 question light-hearted quiz!
A range of ideas and sheets to help you plan and lead your Reminiscence sessions saving you time and energy
Professional and consistent layout month after month for all your staff to use
With 20 Monthly Themed Packs you'll have lots of ways to kick start your conversations. Just look at the Monthly subjects to come ...
Cars The Weather
Money Schooldays
Music and Song Down the Pub
Keeping Well TV and Technology
Work Holidays
Growing Things Toys and Games
Chores Pets
Babies and Raising a Family Make Do and Mend
Faith and Worship Ambitions + Dreams
Fashion Food
Hobbies Sport
Letters and Cards Weddings
Schooldays Special Friends
"This would be great for Activity Coordinators at Care Homes or for Family Carers. The Resources and ideas for sessions are really good"
"Reminiscence Works is brilliant! - it supports all sorts of possibilities in its practical approach to get the ball rolling. The layout is not daunting but is accessible and inviting . It will help the heavy task-orientated approach to the care of older people and install confidence."
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You'll receive these 5 sections each Month on a new theme
Topic Theme
Session Notes
Sayings
Quotes
20 question topic Quiz and Answers
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You'll receive these 5 sections each Month on a new theme
Topic Theme
Session Notes
Sayings
Quotes
20 question topic Quiz and Answers
To support you in your important work, I’ve created a mix of Checklists, Planning Outlines, Proposal Sheets and Resource Recommendations.
Try Reminiscence Works for one month with your group to see the benefits. If you aren't entirely happy with the results, just ask me to refund your purchase. After all - this was created for you, so I want you to see how it can help take the pressure off your planning - and get those conversations going!
You are adding value to lives, helping memories to be shared and letting voices be heard. I provide the information. You choose how to start the conversations. Do it now, while they can still be shared.
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