Reminiscence and Life Story Work de Faith Gibson

Reminiscence and Life Story Work

Faith Gibson

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 14 feb 2011

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, benefiting both the person being cared for and the carer. This title offers practical information on planning and running successful reminiscence work.

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Faith Gibson OBE is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. She trained as a social worker and teacher in the Universities of Sydney, Queensland and Chicago, and has had wide experience as a social work practitioner, teacher and researcher. Faith is President of the Northern Ireland Reminiscence Network, and has been awarded a Dementia Care Award from the University of Sterling, a Millennium Medal from the British Geriatrics Society and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers.

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About the Author. Acknowledgements. 1. The Transforming Nature of Reminiscence. 2. Growing Throughout the Life Cycle - A Challenge for All Ages. 3. What is Reminiscence Work? 4. Why Encourage Reminiscence Work? 5. How to Begin Reminiscence Work - The Planning Phase. 6. Reminiscence work with Groups - The Beginning, Middle and Ending Phases. 7. Reminiscence and Life Review Work with Individuals and Couples. 8. Reminiscence and Oral History in Community Development. 9. Reminiscence with People from Minority Ethnic Groups. 10. Intergenerational Reminiscence Work. 11. Reminiscence with People with Dementia and Their Carers. 12. Reminiscence with People who are Depressed. 13. Reminiscence with People with Hearing, Sight and Speech Disabilities. 14. Reminiscence with People with Learning Disabilities. 15. Reminiscence with Terminally Ill and Bereaved People. 16. Staff Development, Training, Quality, Evaluation and Research Issues. References. Appendix - Recording Forms. Index.