Facilitating Reminiscence Groups: Perceptions of Group Leaders

This article presents the results of a two-year qualitative investigation in which group leaders provided their perceptions of the process of facilitating reminiscence groups with elderly persons in a residential care facility. Group Culture emerged as the dominant construct. Findings from this study can serve guide leaders who are interested in facilitating reminiscence groups.

Keywords:

• reminiscence
• leaders' perceptions
• leadership skills
• qualitative research

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Notes on contributors

Teresa M. Christensen

Teresa M. Christensen is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Foundations at the University of New Orleans.

Diana Hulse-Killacky

Diana Hulse-Killacky is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Foundations at the University of New Orleans.

Roy A. Salgado

Roy A. Salgado Jr., is an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling at Xavier University.

Mark D. Thornton

Mark D. Thornton is in private practice in New Orleans, LA.

Jason L. Miller

Jason L. Miller is the director of the counseling center at Kent State University.