Onsite Reminiscence Group Therapy

Group Therapy for Seniors provided by a Registered Mental Health Professional

We offer onsite Reminiscence Group Therapy at retirement homes* making valuable therapeutic support more accessible for seniors.

Our Seniors Mental Health Outreach Program specifically addresses the barriers and gaps in care that limit older Canadians to achieve the best mental health and care outcomes.

We’re partnering with community retirement homes* like you to improve the lives of older people and their families by offering therapeutic services that align with the goal of healthy ageing.

Onsite Reminiscence Group Therapy

FORMAT: onsite at residence*
COST: TBD
DURATION: ongoing or set number of weeks, as per residence request
PARTICIPANTS: 5-10
LENGTH: 1-1.5 hour per session

*For Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville area retirement residences, independent support living or assisted living residences

What’s involved?

Reminiscence Therapy (RT) is a type of psychotherapy that involves recalling past events. By returning to these past incidents, people feel pleasure. Often employed with older people, this type of life review therapy improves a person’s sense of well-being.

BENEFITS OF REMINISCENCE THERAPY

Research shows that this kind of therapy improves self-esteem and comforts older patients. When older people are reminded of bygone days, they become eager to communicate with others. They gain a sense of fulfillment in sharing past episodes of their lives.

  • Has positive effects on quality of life, cognition, communication, and mood

  • Decreases stress and reduces depressive symptoms by sparking feelings of joy

  • Suitable for those with dementia as they generally are able to recall past events better than recent events

  • Props (visual and audio reminiscence) are used to help trigger a memory and help the individual share thoughts and feelings.

  • Can be done 1:1 or in a group setting (up to 5)

We coordinate with you to provide onsite Reminiscence Group Therapy at your location.*

Reminiscence Group Therapy is provided on-site and facilitated by Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Jennifer Murdock.

This group meets in-person for 60-90 minute sessions. Each group will have 5-10 participants and ideally takes place in a location (on-site) that minimizes noises and distractions.

Jennifer Murdock, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

How it works

STEP 1

We’ll meet with you to discuss our program and to review your specific needs.

STEP 2

Based on your needs, we will coordinate with you to work through all of the specific details including:

  • Scheduling the dates and times for onsite group therapy

  • Making bookings for residents

  • Arranging payment for residents

STEP 3

We will continue to work with you to facilitate any requests moving forward.

Let’s connect.

The therapeutic services we provide address the the unique challenges, phases and stages of life, and the programs we offer address the most prevalent challenges facing our communities.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR PARTNERS like you to bring these services to those who need them most.

Let’s talk about how we can do that… together.

Adrianna Zabel, PROGRAM MANAGER