Reminiscence Therapy Presented By: Jeevan Paul 09-08-2014
Jun 22, 2015
Reminiscence Therapy
Presented By:Jeevan Paul
09-08-2014
AIMSTo understand reminiscence therapy , its methods,
population in which it is practiced, its process, topics and its benefits.• OBJECTIVES
–Define reminiscence therapy.
–Explain types of reminiscence therapy.
–Explain the methods of reminiscence therapy.
–List down the populations in which reminiscence therapy is
practiced.
–Explain the process of reminiscence therapy.
–Lists down the topics for reminiscence therapy.
–Present the benefit of reminiscence therapy.
Reminiscence
Reminiscence has been
described as “the volitional or
non-volitional act or process of
recollecting memories of
oneself in the past”
(ANONYMOUS)
TYPES• Intrapersonal • Interpersonal
• Information• Evaluation• obsessive
DEFINITION
•A psychotherapeutic technique in which self esteem and personal satisfaction are restored, particularly in older persons, by encouraging patients to review past experiences of a pleasant nature .
History
• Dr. Robert Butler
Methods• Integrative reminiscence therapy:
is a process in which individuals
attempt to accept negative events in
the past, resolve past conflicts,
reconcile the discrepancy between
ideals and reality, identify continuity
between past and present, and find
meaning and worth in life
• Instrumental reminiscence therapy :
helps the elderly recollect past
coping activities and strategies,
including memories of plans
developed to solve difficult situations,
goal-directed activities, and the
achievement of one’s own goals or
goals one helped others meet
Population:• Dementia/Alzheimer’s• Depression• Older adults• People in transition or life crisis
• People who – Have mild to moderate cognitive
functioning– And have at least a 5 minute
attention span
Process:Quiet, comfortable room free of
distractions with a table
Provide the therapy in same times and
day of week, twice a week is best,
Duration of therapy is for 30-60 min
Provide enough time for all to share
Group should include a maximum of10-
12 members and a minimum of 5-6
members.
Reminiscence Topics
• Vacations
• Favorite games
• First playmate
• First pet
• School days
• Floods
• Engagements
• Holidays
• Seasons
• Childhood
• Adolescence
• Music
• Dance
• Others
BENEFITSIt increases: • social interaction. • the individual identity• encourages creativity • self worth• life satisfaction.
• Alleviates depression • Helps older people deal with crisis, losses and
life transitions
REFERENCES• Anon,(2014).[online]Availableat:
http://www.ukcare.com/reminiscence-therapy.html [Accessed 22 Jul. 2014].
• Anon,(2014).[online]Availableat:http:// www.europeanreminiscencenetwork.org [Accessed 22 Jul. 2014].
• Anon, (2014). [online] Available at: http:// www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk [Accessed 22 Jul. 2014]
• Anon, (2014). [online] Available at: http://www.alzhemiers.org .uk [Accessed 22 Jul. 2014].
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