Course curriculum

A comprehensive course on cognitive stimulation therapy

  • 1

    Welcome to the Cognitive Coach Course

    • What to Expect During the Course
  • 2

    Section One: Taking A Coach Approach

    • 1.0 Introduction: Taking A Coach Approach - Being Human

    • 1.1 Philosophy, Principles and Roles (Notes)

    • 1.1 Philosophy, Principles and Roles [Presentation]

    • 1.2 The Coach Approach [Notes]

    • 01 Module 1.2 - The Coach Approach [Presentation - 2021].pdf

    • 1.3 Behaviour Challenges [Notes]

    • 01 Module 1.3 - Behaviour Challenges [Presentation - 2021].pdf

    • 1.4 Group Facilitation [Notes]

    • 01 Module 1.4 - Group Facilitation [Presentation -2021].pdf

    • Section One Quiz

    • Live Zoom meeting - Video on Friday April 16th
  • 3

    Section Two: The Role of Science

    • 2.0 Introduction to the Role of Science

    • 2.1 Understanding the Brain [Notes]

    • 02 Module 2.1 - [Presentation] Understanding the Brain (2021).pdf

    • 2.2 Research on Aging [Notes]

    • 02 Module 2.2 - [Presentation] Research on Aging - 2021 .pdf

    • 2.3 The Science of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy [Notes]

    • 02 Module 2.3 - [Presentation] The Science of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.pdf

    • 2.4 Sleep Hygiene

    • 02 Module 2.4 - [Presentation] Sleep Hygiene.pdf

    • Section Two Quiz

    • Live Zoom Meeting Video - April 23rd
  • 4

    Section Three: The Fit Minds® Program

    • 3.1 Overview and Warm-up [Notes]

    • 03 Module 3.1 - [Presentation] Warm-ups [2021].pdf

    • 3.2 Language and Music [Notes]

    • 03 Module 3.2 - [Presentation] Language and Music [2021].pdf

    • 3.3 Visual/Spatial Orientation [Notes]

    • 03 Module 3.3 - [Presentation] Visual Spatial Orientation [2021].pdf

    • 3.4 Memory [Notes]

    • 03 Module 3.4 - [Presentation] Memory [2021].pdf

    • 3.5 Critical Thinking [Notes]

    • 03 Module 3.5 - [Presentation] Critical Thinking [2021].pdf

    • 3.6 Computation [ Notes]

    • 03 Module 3.6 - [Presentation] Computation [2021].pdf

    • 3.7 Wrap-up Ritual [Notes]

    • 03 Module 3.7 - [Presentation] Wrapup ritual [2021].pdf

    • 3.8 Assessing the Sessions [Notes]

    • 03 Module 3.8 - [Presentation] Assessing the Sessions [2021].pdf

    • Section Three Quiz
  • 5

    Section Four: Living a Brain Healthy Lifestyle

    • 4.0 Living a Healthy Lifestyle [Notes]

    • Living A Healthy Lifestyle

    • Section Four Quiz
  • 6

    Section Five: The Role of Assessments

    • 5.0 Introduction to The Role of Assessments

    • 5.1 Behaviour Assessments and Case Study

    • 5.1 Behaviour Assessments

    • 5.2 Caregiver Stress Handouts and Case Study

    • 5.2 Caregiver Stress

    • 5.3 Cognitive Assessment Handouts and Case Study

    • 5.4 Quality of Life Assessment

    • Section Five Quiz

    • Zoom Review of Modules 3&4
  • 7

    Final Assessment

    • Final Assessment

    • Deliver a CST Session

    • Final Assignment Report and Survey