Read an interview with Liz

Read a TimeSlips story facilitated by Liz

Billy: The Early Years

Nurturing Wellness in People with Dementia.pdf 

This article by writer Marilynn Larkin was first published in the

March/April 2010 issue of the
Journal on Active Aging

and appears here with the permission of the International Council on Active Aging, www.icaa.cc. All rights reserved.

“It was invaluable to be able to watch Liz do a session with elders…and then come back and try it ourselves. Liz is a great and effective presenter.”

--Lynn Reuhlmann, professional storyteller, Norfolk VA

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TimeSlips is an innovative and effective group storytelling method that helps people with dementia reaffirm their humanity and connect with staff, family and friends. The method replaces the pressure to remember with the encouragement to imagine.

Each story begins with an attention-grabbing photo image. Facilitators guide the storytelling session by asking open-ended questions, listening intently, writing down all responses, and weaving them together by repeating the story as it grows. The method values the unique voices of individual participants, their heritage, perspective, and present level of ability. This program is stimulating and fun, creating an environment where all responses are accepted and elders feel safe to participate.

Watch a one minute video on “What IS TimeSlips?”

1. ★  Storytelling Sessions with your participants
   

2. ★  Train your staff/volunteers/students to do TimeSlips
   

3. ★  Plan how to celebrate and share the Stories
   

4. ★  Intergenerational & Community Partnership Projects