Faith Gibson OBE is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. She trained as a social worker and teacher in the Universities of Sydney, Queensland and Chicago, and has had wide experience as a social work practitioner, teacher and researcher. Faith is President of the Northern Ireland Reminiscence Network, and has been awarded a Dementia Care Award from the University of Sterling, a Millennium Medal from the British Geriatrics Society and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers.

About the Author. Acknowledgements.; 1. The Transforming Nature of Reminiscence.; 2. Growing Throughout the Life Cycle - A Challenge for All Ages.; 3. What is Reminiscence Work?; 4. Why Encourage Reminiscence Work?; 5. How to Begin Reminiscence Work - The Planning Phase.; 6. Reminiscence work with Groups - The Beginning, Middle and Ending Phases.; 7. Reminiscence and Life Review Work with Individuals and Couples.; 8. Reminiscence and Oral History in Community Development.; 9. Reminiscence with People from Minority Ethnic Groups.; 10. Intergenerational Reminiscence Work.; 11. Reminiscence with People with Dementia and Their Carers.; 12. Reminiscence with People who are Depressed.; 13. Reminiscence with People with Hearing, Sight and Speech Disabilities.; 14. Reminiscence with Learning Disabilities.; 15. Reminiscence with Terminally Ill and Bereaved People.; 16. Staff Development, Training, Quality, Evaluation and Research Issues. References. Appendix - Recording Forms. Index.