{"product_id":"the-past-in-the-present-9781878812872","title":"The Past in the Present","description":"\u003cp\u003ePromote or revive your clients abilities to solve problems  cope more effectively  improve communication and social interactions  and build their self-esteem with the formal and informal reminiscence strategies contained in The Past in the Present. Informed by a life span development perspective  this book offers you richly productive Themes and topics Multisensory triggers that stimulate recall Intergenerational activities Formats for constructing and recording the life story Techniques to unlock therapeutic barriers With these tools  you can help your clients to Tap into their creativity Experience meaningful life review Deepen their relationships with others and value themselves Shed feelings of isolation Become a reminiscence resource for others Internationally acclaimed reminiscence expert Faith Gibson seamlessly combines theory and practical approaches to help you ensure life satisfaction and successful aging in clients at any stage in life and in any setting  whether you are working with them individually  as a couple  or in a small group. Learn how people with dementia can benefit from using reminiscence. In addition  for the first time  this book elucidates how reminiscence can be used as a dynamic tool for staff development  improving the delivery of care by and skills of direct care staff. Practical strategies are enhanced by photocopiable forms and charts that assist in accountability  dozens of case examples from diverse populations and programs in the U.S. and abroad  a 20th century time line  an international resource list  and a comprehensive reminiscence bibliography. The Past in the Present is an essential reminiscence resource for nursing staff and paraprofessionals  social workers  psychologists  occupational therapists  activity directors  recreation therapists  professionals providing training programs for volunteers and family caregivers  community groups  and school and college programs providing community service and intergenerational outreach. Instructors in gerontology and related disciplines will find this an insightful  essential addition to their curricula.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45816265441333,"sku":"ByrdShop_1878812874","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781878812872.jpg?v=1785181267","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-past-in-the-present-9781878812872","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}