A Beginner's Guide to Reminiscence Therapy and Why It's Important
Reminiscence therapy—also known as reminiscence work, reminiscence practice, reminiscence method, or reminiscence approach—is an approach to mental health treatment in which patients are encouraged to discuss, recall, and re-experience pleasant and meaningful memories from their pasts. In many cases, this involves sharing stories with other patients or caregivers in a group setting. Though it’s called therapy, it can be equally valuable as a simple way to foster happiness and contentment among the elderly in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.