Reminiscence and life story work : a practice guide / Faith Gibson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gibson, Faith.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reminiscing in old age--Therapeutic use.

Reminiscing in old age.

Older people--Psychology.

Older people.

Social work with older people.

Mentally ill older people.

Recollection (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (306 p.)

Edition:

4th ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia, Pa. : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2011.

Summary:

Reminiscence is a valuable tool for the professional carer as well as those 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 on planning and running successful reminiscence work.

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781283905671

1283905671

9780857003386

0857003380

OCLC:

753974821