Reminiscence and life story work : a practice guide - Gibson, Faith (London : Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2011)
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.
Previously published under title: Reminiscence and recall.
Includes bibliographical references (p.279-287) and index.
Keywords: Reminiscing in old age -- Therapeutic use; Older people -- Psychology; Social work with older people; Mentally ill older people; Recollection (Psychology); Mental Recall; Mentally Ill Persons -- psychology; Psychotherapy -- methods