Date and Time: June 14, 2024 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Virtual Workshop Description:
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence-based group treatment for people with mild to moderate dementia built on complex principles including learning theory and person-centred care. CST can be offered as a longer-term treatment and can be provided to a range of clients in various settings including rehabilitation units, transitional care, rehabilitation and continuing care, outpatients, community settings, and people in residential or adult day programs.
Research demonstrates a moderate evidence base for the use of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for individuals with mild to moderate dementia to maintain cognitive functioning irrespective of drug therapies. Occupational therapists are well-positioned to implement CST programs and may be useful in supporting dissemination and scaling of these programs within healthcare settings. Several occupational therapy skills align with the role of being a CST group facilitator, including: effectively managing individual and group dynamics, providing motivation and encouragement, adapting session content and interaction style, as well as maintaining sensitivity to individual and group needs.
This workshop will review the CST implementation process for practitioners that wish to incorporate this evidence based care into their practice and sustainability solutions.
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After completing this workshop, you will:
- Understand the foundations of the CST approach and the role occupational therapists have in implementing this program.
- Collaborate with other like minded OTs for strategies to build capacity within the profession and healthcare system to increase access to this evidence based programming.
- Have knowledge, skills and resources to implement CST as a service within your organization.
About Our Presenter:
Kristin Collins (she/her), OT Reg. (Ont.) is an occupational therapist that is passionate about providing evidence based care to seniors. After completing a research study on implementation of CST in Canada, her future plans are to grow and expand the offering of CST to our community dwelling seniors to help them age safely in place. The goal is to continue to spearhead and implement this group therapy locally as well as disseminate it amongst the healthcare community. Kristin is a Doctoral Candidate at Queen's University in the Rehabilitation and Health Leadership Program with a research focus on innovative approaches to care delivery for the aging population with neurocognitive disorders including building capacity through student-led environments.
Fees: (All fees are plus HST) Early Bird Deadline: June 7, 2024
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