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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