TRAINING

The Living Memory Association has always been keen to offer training in oral history reminiscence and related work. For many years we have run training and information events. These have covered subjects such as interviewing techniques, copyright and ethical issues, dealing with painful memories, working with dementia, use of prompting materials and handling boxes, and Information Technology.

We have a Reminiscence Trainer to work with volunteers and workers involved with elderly people.
John McCaughie, who took up his post in July 2004 said "The LMA is anxious to improve the training opportunities available in all aspects of reminiscence work. These range from how to set up a reminiscence group to using recording equipment and organising exhibitions of a group's work".

Training is flexible and responsive to the needs of the volunteers and workers and can be organised in-house. John has been busy organising a rolling programme of training days focussed on an introduction to Reminiscence group work. We are now taking bookings for the dates below.

Future Training Events

John has worked for many years in the voluntary sector with the Workers Educational Association. As Tutor Organiser with the WEA he worked closely with tutors and volunteers organising induction and training courses. He has also had experience in the development and delivery of training materials.

John is able to offer training and advice to individuals and groups. He can be contacted at john@livingmemory.org.uk or by telephone on 0131-667 0761.

Other Training Events will include:

• Use of Recording Equipment and Interviewing Technique

• Copyright and Ethical Issues

• Dealing with Painful Memories

• Working with people with Dementia and Special Needs

• How to Create an End Product

• Funding

We are happy to offer training and advice outwith these events to individuals and groups and we are particularly keen to promote the use of ICT (the use of computers and new technology).

Please contact us if you would like further information, or see our list of Forthcoming Events.

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