Guidebook and 120 discussion cards to facilitate general reminiscence, produce memory diaries, put together guided autobiographies or to help facilitate life reviews
12 themes, example- family background, working life, good times and love/romance
Suitable for use with variety of ages and abilities - ideal to use with older relatives or friends
Encourages participants to recall and discuss their own personal experiences
Includes guidance on working with groups with learning difficulties, sensory or speech difficulties, dementia or bereavement, depression and illness
The Memory Box contains a guidebook and 120 discussion cards to facilitate general reminiscence, produce memory diaries, put together guided autobiographies, or to help facilitate life reviews. Divided into twelve themes, the cards cover; family background; childhood and school days; adult life and children; working life; events; achievements; places; people; good times and bad times; favourite things; love and romance; and bits and pieces. The cards can be used with individuals or groups using spoken, recorded or written response and are adaptable for use with most clients and groups. Includes guidance on working with groups with learning difficulties, sensory or speech difficulties, dementia or bereavement, depression and illness. Contains a guide to using The Memory Box: Introduction; Using the cards for specific purposes; Working with different types of clients; Respecting differences; Issues to bear in mind; Appendices; 120 cards, boxed.