Synopses & Reviews
This eminently practical and accessible book by leading exponents of reminiscence work describes the purposes and techniques of reminiscence and sets out clear, detailed guidelines on how to implement and conduct a wide range of reminiscence activities with different types of client.
Highlighting its tremendous diversity and potential - and its special ability to allow people of all ages and abilities to communicate deeply about their lives - the authors separate out the different aims of reminiscence (for example for intellectual or social stimulation, to allow people to leave behind them a cultural legacy, or as a means of intergenerational communication) and show clearly how each can be directly beneficial either to clients or their carers, or to improve the culture of the arena in which the activity is being carried out.
Carefully chosen examples illustrate each reminiscence purpose in action and link theory with practice to demonstrate the clear utility and efficacy of reminiscence work. The book will be a comprehensive guide for all those in the helping professions, and will be especially valuable for residential and nursing home or day care//hospital staff.
Synopsis
I was impressed with the accessibility of the book, offering a guided tour through the history, context and purposes of reminiscence therapy, the range of applications from promoting social and emotional stimulation to reminiscence as psychotherapy. It also provides a brief overview of its theoretical underpinnings... As a book for health professionals interested in reminiscence work, it is a must for the shelf... most importantly it emphasizes the need for adequate training and supervision for those undertaking this type of work... the authors also] provide a very good working guide to the assessment process' - Aging and Health
In this practical and accessible book, leading exponents of reminiscence work de