iCST Training Carer package

• 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 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

• 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