Therapeutic Recreation article review

What this study accomplished is that it gave an insight on the rewarding nature that reminiscence therapy has in group sessions on the patients but in particular to the group leaders . It has proved that stereotypes people have about working with the elderly can be reversed if they spend time with them and get to learn about their lives . The leaders in this study expressed a change in attitude , perception and behavior as they worked with the elderly Therapists get to acquire skills in adaptability and flexibility as well as being more

relaxed and learning how to listen closely (Christensen et al , 2006 . Of importance is the leadership skills , interventions and techniques the leaders learnt for effective group facilitation . These include use of a slow pace , flexibility with group process issues and being prepared and accepting distractions . This article is worth reading by therapists because it helps them better themselves as therapists by learning leadership skills and techniques . It also helps them realize that therapy is about the patient and with time one learns to be compassionate ad put themselves into the shoes of the elderly . With time this form of group leadership also sharpens the leader 's skills as one finds that they are able to come up with solutions for particular situations spontaneously

Conclusion

The two articles are very informative as they give an insight as to what the benefits of reminiscence as a form of recreational therapy are They detail the benefits this form of therapy has on both the patients and group leaders who facilitate it . in the first article the role nurses play is highlighted and this is similar to the role played by the group leaders . Reminiscence can occur at any time as the nurses take care of the patients and therefore they require...