This in-person 1-day workshop aims to give people working in social support groups an overview of how to deliver group Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST).
What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy?
CST is an evidence-based therapy for people with mild to moderate dementia.
CST sessions actively stimulate and engage people with dementia. They provide an optimal learning environment with the social benefits of a group. CST can be delivered by social support group staff.
This workshop covers
✔️ What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
✔️ Psychosocial approaches for dementia care
✔️ CST evidence and guidelines
✔️ CST principles and the facilitator’s role
✔️ How to deliver CST
✔️ Getting started with your own CST group.
The workshop is interactive. There will be group discussions + role-play. Each participant receives a CST manual for group facilitators at no cost to them.
Lunch and refreshments included.
Who's it for?
Social Support Group team leaders, coordinators and staff from CHSP-funded aged care providers.
Cost
No cost for CHSP-funded aged care providers.
Presented by
The SSD Connect Alliance and Merri Health
Facilitated by
Isobel Sanger
Occupational therapist and team leader at Specialist Aged Services, Merri Health.
Professional Associate, Centre for Ageing Research and Translation, University of Canberra.
Isobel is an accredited International Cognitive Stimulation Therapy facilitator trainer and Australian CST Working Group member.
Booking Tickets
When booking on behalf of team members please book the ticket in their name. Duplicate orders will be cancelled.
Up to 3 people from the same organisation can attend.
This workshop is for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funded aged care service providers only.
Accommodation
If you have a distance to travel, you might like to book accommodation at the venue on reservations@lakesidehotel.com.au or 03 5445 5300. Go to lakesidehotel.com for more info. We've secured a special discount for you. Let them know you're attending the workshop for 10% off.
What a participant said
The workshop was incredibly insightful, particularly in its approach to enhancing cognitive function in a group setting. The practical exercises & discussions broadened my understanding & provided tangible tools that I’ve already started using in my work.
The facilitators did an excellent job of creating an engaging & conducive learning environment. The sessions were dynamic & interactive.
I observed a noticeable positive impact on team dynamics, with improved communication among team members on the day of training. These practical takeaways make me confident to recommend the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy workshop to other providers.
The excellent food & venue not only made the event more enjoyable but also showed a strong commitment to making sure everyone was happy & well taken care of.
Thank you SSD Connect Alliance.
– December workshop participant