• This DVD illustrates Dr. Levine Madori actually teaching the Certification Course, with an overview of each of the 5 sections.
    1. A 10 minute overview of how all professionals can utilize the TTAP Method.
    2. A 15 minute overview of the neuroscience, and neuroscientific research behind the TTAP method has been proven to directly effect cognition in both well older individuals and those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.
    3. 10 minutes on the psychological and developmental theories supporting the TTAP method, and how the newest findings regarding group social support aides in Gerotranscendence.
    4. An overview of the TTAP Method and the 3 structures which it is based upon.
    5. An overview of how to effectively research utilizing the TTAP Method in your facility or Healthcare setting.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0PC9yLhLiI
  • This one hour and 15 minute educational lecture and PowerPoint explores the topic of Art Therapy and the Subconscious. An in-depth discussion of how individuals (laypersons), therapists, and the healthcare provider can utilize simple art therapy techniques, thus providing “windows” into the inner world of any individual, is presented. This DVD can be utilized with any population, including children, adolescents, adults, individuals in skilled nursing care and those individuals afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. Explicit definitions of imagination, guided imagery and visualization will be outlined and explained through dynamic case studies depicting individuals’ artwork and photographs. Additionally, this lecture will explore both students’ and therapists’ artwork and clearly illustrate how the subconscious mind is projected into art through vibrant imagery. This imagery allows for personal, explicit, and exploratory conversations to unfold, providing rich dialogue and opportunities for further art experiences. A body relaxation exercise and 20-minute guided imagery accompany this DVD. NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3gQHX1rfm0
  •   This one hour and 12 minute educational lecture discusses in detail Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming (TTAP Method©) and how it is specifically designed and utilized for the Alzheimer’s population. This innovative multi-modal approach was developed out of the recent neuroscience research regarding the brain, its functioning and how Art Therapy programming can best meet the needs of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease during all stages of the disease process. The TTAP Method© was created to enhance person-centered programming while stimulating the social, emotional, cognitive and physical capacities of the individual. This DVD lecture summarizes how the TTAP Method© structures the creative arts to stimulate both right and left brain functioning and enhance cognitive and psychosocial abilities. The most recent research studies will be addressed in easy to understand terminology. NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTHP8aTh2_E
  • This PDF contains a detailed description of the 14 week program at Cornell. Each session ran for 1:30 minutes on Fridays. Upon order, a PDF will be e-mailed to your email address. Click here to preview the first and second of 14 sessions, complete with pictures.
  • This video demonstrates older adults, with no cognitive impairments experience a TTAP Method meditation and painting session. The viewer will learn how to conduct Steps #1(conversation) then move into Step#2 (mediation) and then Step#3 (Painting). The participants paint profound and meaningful images that have come to them while in the meditation.
  • Living in the 21st century can be stressful on any individual, and research shows that caregivers and care providers have a high incidence of recognized levels of stress. Balancing the responsibilities of home life, work, children or parents is especially challenging and often leads to insurmountable daily stress. This one hour and 21 minute lecture discusses concrete tools that laypersons and caregivers alike can utilize on a daily basis to combat fatigue and stress. This DVD includes descriptive step-by-step relaxation techniques, meditation exercises and a guided imagery experiential. The Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) response will be discussed, and rich examples of how the mind can directly affect the physical body will be highlighted. Definitions on the relaxation response and the stress response will be covered, providing a better understanding of the mind-body connection that directly affects overall wellness. This lecture can aid and assist the individual to retrain the mind and automatic responses to daily stress. Body relaxation exercises and a 20-minute guided imagery accompany this DVD. NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuS0_sMzBYg
  • This one hour and 9 minute educational lecture explores the Theory of Object Relations and further clarifies how objects in our daily lives such as sea shells, toys, cups, and photographs can be utilized in therapeutic programming for individuals in any stage of life and for those individuals currently living in Skilled Nursing Facilities. An in-depth discussion of how both long-term and short-term memories can be accessed through the use of objects, thus exposing the individual’s past or present life in fuller detail, is presented. The sharing of personal information through object relations theory enables the therapist and the individual to connect on a deeper level, which facilitates powerful and meaningful programming. Case studies on a number of individuals will be explored through their own words and art images. This DVD comes with a body relaxation exercise, as well as guided imagery, to use with your own populations. NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8XHuOliPFw
  • These Arts for Interaction kits (C) are designed for the mature adult individual, as well as those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This kit contains a 60 minute CD that covers the last decade of research on how art and activities stimulation brain functioning. The CD also contains a 20 minute meditation session and then a detailed “how to” conduct an art experience with a loved one or caregiver which is lead by Dr. Levine Madori, and can be used limitless times to enhance interactions, stimulate reminiscing and increase overall wellness.
  • These Arts for Interaction kits (C) are designed for the mature adult individual, as well as those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This kit contains a 60 minute CD that covers the last decade of research on how art and activities stimulation brain functioning. The CD also contains a 20 minute meditation session and then a detailed “how to” conduct an art experience with a loved one or caregiver which is lead by Dr. Levine Madori, and can be used limitless times to enhance interactions, stimulate reminiscing and increase overall wellness
  • These Arts for Interaction kits (C) are designed for the mature adult individual, as well as those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This kit contains a 60 minute CD that covers the last decade of research on how art and activities stimulation brain functioning. The CD also contains a 20 minute meditation session and then a detailed “how to” conduct an art experience with a loved one or caregiver which is lead by Dr. Levine Madori, and can be used limitless times to enhance interactions, stimulate reminiscing and increase overall wellness
  • This educational film features how Conversation (step#1) moves into meditation (Step #2) is utilized to stimulate memories with those individuals diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer’s disease and  then share their personal photographs and then create a frame (Step#3 & 6) in this 9-step multimodal approach

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