Description
Re-Creating Life’s Drama : Understanding the Use of Drama Therapy with Older Adults
NCCAP approved 6 contact hours
Program # 00040
Course Requirements : Take the provided pretest, read the book “”The Lifestory Re-Play Circle” by Rosilyn Wilder, RDT/BC, and take the provided post test. You may mail or fax your materials to DH Special Services. Once the materials are received and a passing grade is determined, a scanned copy of the certificate will be e-mailed to you with a hard copy mailed.
Course Content: The reading of the text will introduce the activity professional to specific theories, techniques and practical activities related to therapeutic drama groups with the elderly. This program will provide the activity professional with six model workshops which can be applied in the long term care setting.
Topic areas discussed in the text:
An Overview of Lifestory Re-Play Circles and Theory
How Lifestory Re-Play Circles can meet the needs of the elderly
Understanding the special needs of the elderly
Techniques and Criteria for Activity Selection
Six Model Workshops
Opening Rituals, Building a Story and Closing Rituals
Check out the article on Activity Professionals Notebook – Expressing Through Expressive Activities
Course Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 21.
NCCAP # 29348-19NT
