Books
I wrote the Memories in the Making (MIM)·Training Manual ·to memorialize the best practices of talented art facilitators across the country, and to provide a framework for expanding the program to new locations. ·I believe it is essential to unite our combined knowledge in one central location to ensure longevity of this beneficial creative art activity, which has been recognized nationally as a model for dementia care.· The·Training Manual·is based on over twenty years of experience with the MIM program, and my own experiences as an art facilitator.
The art activity described in the book uses a variety of media appropriate for frail elderly persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. It taps into the universal language of art in a unique way, elevating the quality of life for people suffering from dementia and allowing them to express thoughts, feelings and emotions. When words escape us, art allows the individuals an additional way to process feelings and express them.
This art method differs from Art Therapy in that it makes no attempt to interpret the art. The artist is asked to “tell me about your art.” Artists are encouraged to give their artwork a title. All descriptive information comes from the artist. The art facilitator’s job is to listen and to validate feelings. The power of this art process relies primarily on a decreased ability of the artist to censor symbols of expression in art and the reality that art expression reflects what is currently going on inside the mind.
One·copy of Memories in the Making Training Manual and one copy of I'M Still Here book for·a special·discounted price.·
BONUS a special 7-minute DVD of Selly Jenny talking about The Memories in the Making program
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