Thursday, August 5, 2010

Program Designed

Programs Designed: Rev.Dr. Abas

Intergenerational Peaceful Hand Drumming
1. To understand the use of hand drumming to enhance communication, concentration, listening skills, intimacy, and understanding of the self.
2. To gain some skills and techniques to work with elderly in how to encourage expression of feelings and increase socialization in the group process.
3. To give guidelines of specific approaches and strategies for maximizing participation, motivation and learning for older adults.

Reminiscence Group with Elderly 65 and above)

(Reminiscence has a way of bringing people together,
and this can be particularly useful in a group setting)

1. Promoting self understanding
2. Preserving personal and collective history
3. Transcending the material world and physical limitations
4. Allowing for identification of universal themes of humanity
5. Reinforcing coping mechanisms

Healing Journeys for older adults (65 and above)

(An opportunity to express emotion in a safe
and supportive environments)

1. Enhances sense of community among elders.

2. Created engaging and positive experiences for elders.

3. Communicate your deep seated commitment to the spiritual being of elderly people.


Vision of Hope – Partner in Healing (65 and above)

(An opportunity to identify and experience your personal
“Vision of Hope” while journeying with others)

1. Emphasizing their strengths, not weaknesses.

2. Developing independence while diminishing dependence.

3. Encouraging decision making and action taking.


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