Activity
Therapy for the Older People:
ImaginationGYM®
is a healthcare program based on music therapy, relaxation skills, imagination,
nature awareness, communication skills and sensory stimulation. It is designed
to be easily integrated into healthcare systems as part of existing activity
programs.
Benefits
include:
- Relaxation
skills
- Concentration/Focusing
skill
- Group work
- Communication
skills
- Word
recognition work
- Behaviour
management
- Decision-making
skills
- Sleeping
problems
The
activity workshops use a combination of music therapy, massage therapy, visual
and sensory stimulation techniques to enhance the relaxation and concentration
processes. The workshop creates a calm, quiet and relaxing environment for both
participants and staff and can be used in one to one settings and with larger
groups.
ImaginationGYM® are the sole providers of this training
course.
DAY 1 Course Content • History of ImaginationGYM – research and pilot
• Principles of the ImaginationGYM methodology
• Activity Therapy Workshop
• Aromatherapy Oils Usage
• Simple Massage Techniques
• Workshop Space Preparation
• Specific Approaches for Dementia
• Specific Approaches for Alzheimers
• Evaluation & Feedback
• Support Services
DAY 2 Course Content
• Individual Feedback & Case Studies
• Activity Therapy Workshop
• Aromatherapy Review & Additional Oils
• ImaginationGYM methodology - Left/Right Brain Integration
• Simple Massage Review & Additional Techniques
• ImaginationGYM methodology – Imagination
• Self Care in your Working Environment
• Additional ImaginationGYM method Workshops
• Closing Session
Required Resources These are the resources needed to run a successful activity therapy workshop in your nursing home: Total €106
The Enchanted Forest CD & Music Therapy CD Combo €40
Training Manual (Included in training fee)
Aromatherapy oil set €32 (set of four essential oils)
Aromatherapy Room Spray €34
The Resource Pack or additional packs can be ordered online here
Additional Resources:
Visual Display with nature images €20
Laminated pictures (set of 8) €20
ImaginationGYM® laminated Do Not Disturb sign €3
DVD The Enchanted Forest Instrumental and nature sounds with nature landscape visuals €20
DVD The Enchanted Forest Instrumental, nature sounds and story narration with nature landscape visuals €20