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Montessori and purposeful engagement<br />

This workshop introduces you to the key<br />

Montessori principles and how to create<br />

a supportive environment through putting<br />

them into practice.<br />

You will develop engagement plans that<br />

complement consumer directed care<br />

and work within the active service model<br />

parameters.<br />

6 hours<br />

Suitable for all staff providing<br />

support to people living with<br />

dementia and their carers<br />

Learning outcomes<br />

This workshop will help you:<br />

• identify the benefits of meaningful<br />

engagement for people living with<br />

dementia<br />

• discuss the 12 principles that<br />

underpin the Montessori approach to<br />

engagement<br />

• use a variety of tools to identify the<br />

strengths, interests and support needs<br />

of people living with dementia<br />

• systematically plan to implement<br />

improvements in the client group<br />

consistent with the Montessori<br />

principles of engagement<br />

15 Victorian Courses and Workshops

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