iCST Training Carer package

iCST Session Structure

• Discussion of the day, date, weather, location (5 mins)
• Discussion of events in the news or current issues (5 mins)

• Main activity (20 mins)

   

iCST Resources

iCST Manual

• First point of call when preparing for a session
• How-to guide to iCST
• Outlines theme and structure for each session

iCST Activity Workbook

• All paper based resources for activities suggested in the Manual
• Page numbers for paper based resources can be found in the iCST Manual

Carer Diary

• Use the diary to tell us how your sessions went
• Page for each theme (2 sessions)
• Rate session for person's enjoyment, interest, communication and mood
• Box to write any extra comments about the sessions

iCST Toolkits

iCST Key Principles

• Person centred approach
• Offering choice
• Focusing on opinions rather than facts
• Using reminiscence
• Always have a tangible focus - something to look at, touch, or feel
• Maximising potential
• Enjoyment and fun
• Stimulating language
• Strengthening the caregiving relationship