Organisations

OutoftheBox

Story and play for personal and community wellbeing.

WEB: www.outoftheboxtraining.org


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Godly Play UK

Christian movement centred on childhood spirituality – providing training to transform thinking and practice for the whole of life.

WEB: www.godlyplay.uk


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Playlist for Life

Sharing the power of personal music for people living with dementia


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Christian Council on Ageing

Christians on Ageing is an ecumenical, UK Christian charity.
WEB: christiansonageing.org.uk


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Creative Reminiscence Collection

Creative reminiscence collections and art projects in the UK. 

WEB: www.creativereminiscencecollection.com



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South Yorkshire Creative Dementia Arts Exhibition

South Yorkshire Dementia Creative Exhibition

WEB: www.sydcae.co.uk


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Dementia Positive

Dementia is not just another medical diagnosis. How we think about and behave towards people with dementia both have a profound effect on how the condition affects the person and how it develops.

WEB: www.dementiapositive.co.uk


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Montessori Dementia

WEB: www.montessoridementia.org/


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The Sensory Projects

Seeking to contribute to a world where everyone is understood in spite of difference. The Sensory Projects run on the principle that with the right knowledge and a little creativity inexpensive items can become effective sensory tools for inclusion.

WEB: www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk


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I'm Still Here Foundation

The I'm Still Here Foundation was Founded in 1995 with the mission is to develop and evaluate innovative non-pharmacological approaches for people with cognitive challenges. It's methods include community-based arts and culture programming.

WEB: www.imstillhere.org


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Kate Swaffer

Meaningful dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders about the critical issues impacting a person living with a diagnosis of dementia and their families and close friends.

WEB: www.kateswaffer.com


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Luther King House

Luther King House hosts a Research symposium on spirituality and ageing in Manchester. WEB: www.lutherkinghouse.org.uk


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Livability

Livability is the disability charity that connects people with their communities. We run disability care services and community projects for all ages. Together with the people we support, we put the elements in place that all add up to livable lives and communities.

WEB: www.livability.org.uk


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House of Memories

House of Memories is a museum-led dementia awareness programme in Liverpool which offers training, access to resources, and museum-based activities to enable carers to provide person-centred care for people living with dementia.

WEB: www.houseofmemories.co.uk


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Alzheimer's Reading Room

The Alzheimer's Reading Room is the publisher of high quality expert content and news for the Alzheimer's and dementia community.

WEB: www.alzheimersreadingroom.com


My Home Life

My Home Life

My Home Life is a UK-wide initiative that promotes quality of life and delivers positive change in care homes for older people.

WEB: www.myhomelife.org.uk  

Resource: http://myhomelife.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Relationship-centred-care.pdf


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The Gift of Years

Resourcing the spiritual journey of older people.

WEB: www.thegiftofyears.org.uk


Building Faith

Building Faith

A ministry of Virginia Theological Seminary

Web: https://www.buildfaith.org/ministry-to-those-with-alzheimers-disease/

Digital book

Download the e-book by US Godly Play Trainer The Rev. Lois Howard: Using Godly Play with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients. Based on Lois’ years of experience with the Godly Play method and practice in facilities with people living with dementia.


Suggested Reading

We have a fantastic reading list to get you started and to go deep in your Stories for the Soul journey. 


YouTube Links


Online Articles


Godly Play Australia

www.godlyplay.org.au

Godly Play Foundation

www.godlyplayfoundation.org