COUNTRY: UAE
NAME OF TRAINING: Training in Snoezelen Approach
FORMAT: Online / In-person
TRAINER: Ana Lucia Frutuoso, OT
TOTAL HOURS: 6 hours
DATES:
In person
- October 10th, from 10 to 12 am (Expo)
Online
- 15 November from 2-6 pm
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ZenSenses will be present at the AccessabilitiesExpo Dubai 2023 - Stand number 7241 – showing the use of the Snoezelen Approach, which has had an incredible evolution around the world!
It will be available at the Expo:
- Training in Snoezelen Approach for students, professionals and parents / caregivers
- Consultancy & creation of multisensory spaces
- Fantastic sensory products for sale
- Opportunity to take pictures in this spectacular immersive environment!
Training in Snoezelen Approach
In person
- October 10th, from 10 to 12 am (Expo)
Online
- 15 November from 2-6 pm (for those who have already participated in AccessAbilitiesExpo Dubai)
Training launch price 600 AED.
Payment: Paypal or Wise.
More information: info@zensenses.org
FRAMEWORK
What is SNOEZELEN?
“Snoezelen means SNUFFELEN = See and explore; DOEZELEN = Relax, is a room equipped with rich sensory material. Wonderful place, made of light, sounds, colors, textures and aromas, where objects are colored and made available to be touched and admired. They enchant those who see or touch them by deflecting their stress and aggression. The primary senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell) are stimulated, giving a sensation of pleasure, favoring intellectual development (Amcip 2009).”
Some studies prove that music, aromas and a calm environment are elements of relaxation, even more so when there is a professional guiding the same. The use of the effects and properties of the materials in the application together with the specific techniques of Occupational Therapy and other professionals provide a new complementary method of treatment.
CONCEPT...
Snoezelen, as a philosophy of therapeutic intervention with people with multiple disabilities, emerged in the Netherlands in the 1970s as a source of exploration and relaxation. It provides comfort, through controlled stimuli, and offers a large amount of sensory stimuli, used individually or in combination with the unique effects of music, sounds, light effects, soft vibrations, tactile sensations and aromatherapy.
The Snoezelen environment promotes self-control, autonomy, discovery and exploration, and positive therapeutic and pedagogical effects. Using a multisensory environment allows therapy to be unique to each person.
OBJECTIVES
Learn basic knowledge of Snoezelen;
Know Snoezelen materials/equipment;
Knowing how to guide / accompany a Snoezelen session in order to achieve the predefined goals for the session
PARTICIPANTS
Professionals and students in the areas of health, education and social intervention, such as: occupational therapists, psychologists, special education teachers, speech therapists, psychomotor rehabilitation, among others. Monitors, assistants, parents and caregivers of people who benefit from this environment.
PEDAGOGICAL METHODOLOGIES
Expository, demonstrative and active method, and we will show and try Snoezelen materials in the practical part.
At the end we offer digital documentation with songs used in our Snoezelen sessions, articles, etc.
PROGRAM CONTENT
- Presentation of Snoezelen concepts.
- Sensory hunt, reactions and sensations. Practical exercise.
- How to create a Snoezelen project.
- The materials / equipment and the different sensory environments.
- Touch and massage.
- A Snoezelen session. Planning a session – exercise.
TRAINER
Ana Lucia Frutuoso
Graduated in Occupational Therapy since 2007, she has knowledge and experience with Snoezelen, especially in the monitoring of people with mental illness, disabilities and the elderly working as an Occupational Therapist in a community center for 10 years. She lives in Porto, Portugal.
She created ZenSenses - Therapy by the Senses in 2011 and has been training in the area of Snoezelen and others since then.
President of the international voluntary association SER+ DAR+ Terapeutas Sem Fronteiras (Therapists Without Borders), with intervention in Cape Verde and Portugal. Distinguished with the Merit Award in the Institution and Solidarity category at the 2019 Europe-Africa Women Entrepreneurs Gala.
CERTIFICATE
Trainees will have access to a training attendance certificate, issued by ZenSenses.
