Movies For Professionals – Linda Levine Madori, PhD

Students researching the TTAP Method® (10:00)

$12.00

This video follows students to a locked Alzheimer’s unit, and witnesses how the students create group conversation (Step # 1) then onto a meditation (Step #2) and lead the individuals into creating a memory box (Step# 4) which will hold a special person center memory that the individual has even in the face of Alzheimer’s disease. This film features clinical feedback that Dr. Levine Madori shares with the students upon completion of the session. These lectures have been proven to be excellent resources for use in Colleges, Universities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally.

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The TTAP Method® Educational Movie: Creating a Bird Nest Sculpture (40:00)

$149.00

This video demonstrates a TTAP Method ™ session with individuals diagnosed with moderate stage Alzheimer’s disease, living on a special care unit participate in a Step #1 (conversation) , Step #2 (Mediation), then into Step #4 (Sculpting a 3 dimensional Bird nest) followed by group interaction and conversation which leads into creating a poem (Step#6). Viewers of this movie witness a guided imagery meditation adapted for individuals’ diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how to conduct a sculpture session, utilizing a bird nest, and mixed media, while experiencing the individuals’ positive responses to the group program. This documentary illustrates interacting with the strengths of those with AD; the need to communication, the desire to connecting with others and the power of self expression even in this stage of AD. These lectures have been proven to be excellent resourses for use in Colleges, Universitisities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5918Ekn10M

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The TTAP Method® Educational Movie: Mask Making Program (47:00)

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This documentary illustrates how through guided imagery individuals open up in verbal conversation, share intimate details and explore the power of the arts and self expression. The group process of intimacy is viewed in this powerful video that documents how we all need love, support and the need to be creative at any stage of life. These lectures have been proven to be excellentresourses for use in Colleges, Universitisities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lwOVYMGWLRg

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The TTAP Method® Educational Movie: Mediation, and Clay Sculpture Program (39:00)

$149.00

This video demonstrates a TTAP Method ™ session with individuals diagnosed with moderate stage Alzheimer’s disease, living on a special care unit participate in a Step #2 (Mediation), then into Step #1 (conversation) followed by Step#4 (Sculpture using clay). The viewers of this movie get an in-depth view of how meditation can have profound positive and powerful effects on us even in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how to conduct a sculpture session, giving simple directives which can be followed and implemented by caregivers or healthcare professionals. Witness the two individuals experience flow and creativity, engage in play , and leave full of self esteem from sculpture that they created. These lectures have been proven to be excellent resourses for use in Colleges, Universitisities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgwLmHMrqos

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The TTAP Method® Educational Movie: Puzzle Program (32:29)

$149.00

This video demonstrates how to do work with puzzles to promote cognitive stimulation through the social process through the use of puzzles. Witness two older individuals, one who is deaf and the other who is diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, work with puzzles and then create their own art piece out of puzzle parts. This session illustrates how to the TTAP Method® can be adapted to meet the needs of any special population. These lectures have been proven to be excellent resourses for use in Colleges, Universitisities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGjZTOyq1y0

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The TTAP Method®: The Cornell Study (22:00)

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This educational film demonstrates how this multimodal approach directly effects different regions of the brain, thus promoting what we now know as Cognitive Reserve Theory. Learn how the participants felt after completing 10 out of 14 weeks of the TTAP Method® and hear what their family members thought of their social changes that occurred coming weekly to the therapeutic sessions. These lectures have been proven to be excellent resourses for use in Colleges, Universitisities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woe56ALoprQ

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TTAP Method® Educational Movie: Meditation and Group Painting (27:00)

$149.00

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. Author and creator of the TTAP Method, Dr.Levine Madori first shares the past 10 years of neuroscientific findings that support the Cognitive Reserve Theory. The theory supports the belief that the more stimulation through environments Participants will observe how to conduct a guided imagery session, followed by a therapeutic structured theme conversation that is derived from the individuals own person-centered experiences. Through the innate structure of the TTAP the audience will get an unusual view from inside a therapeutic interaction. Witness participants creativity emerge in their own self expressive painting, individuals who had never painted previously, now experience the power of the arts in this video. These lectures have been proven to be excellent resourses for use in Colleges, Universitisities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq1f1ARrK3Y

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TTAP Method® Educational Movie: Meditation, Storytelling and Poetry Program (50:42)

$149.00

This video demonstrates a TTAP Method ™ session with individuals diagnosed with moderate stage Alzheimer’s disease, living on a special care unit participate in a Step#2 (Mediation), then into Step #1 (conversation) followed by Step#6 (poetry and storytelling). Both individuals have been living in the Facility, on the same unit for over 4 years and had never spoken in the way the viewer will witness. This film poignantly film captures each individuals experience of growing up in the heart of the depression, discuss their personal challenges and by experiencing a profound transcendence of understanding the racial issues from the prospective of a black woman growing up in the South and a white woman growing up in the north. These lectures have been proven to be excellent resourses for use in Colleges, Universitisities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally.
Award Winning TTAP Method Educational DVD reviewed by

the Caregiver's Voice
http://www.thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/improve-lives-of-loved-ones-with-alzheimers/
Found to Improve Lives of Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s

· What if you could get a loved one with moderate Alzheimer’s involved in conversation again?
What if you could help a loved one with dementia vividly describe memories from her childhood some sixty and seventy years ago

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TTAP Method® Educational Movie: Meditation, Storytelling and Poetry Program (50:42)

$149.00

This video demonstrates a TTAP Method ™ session with individuals diagnosed with moderate stage Alzheimer’s disease, living on a special care unit participate in a Step#2 (Mediation), then into Step #1 (conversation) followed by Step#6 (poetry and storytelling). Both individuals have been living in the Facility, on the same unit for over 4 years and had never spoken in the way the viewer will witness. This film poignantly film captures each individuals experience of growing up in the heart of the depression, discuss their personal challenges and by experiencing a profound transcendence of understanding the racial issues from the prospective of a black woman growing up in the South and a white woman growing up in the north. These lectures have been proven to be excellent resourses for use in Colleges, Universitisities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally.
Award Winning TTAP Method Educational DVD reviewed by

the Caregiver's Voice
http://www.thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/improve-lives-of-loved-ones-with-alzheimers/
Found to Improve Lives of Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s

What if you could get a loved one with moderate Alzheimer’s involved in conversation again?
What if you could help a loved one with dementia vividly describe memories from her childhood some sixty and seventy years ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvXc4gQshEs

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TTAP Method® Phototherapy Session (38:00)

$149.00

This educational DVD allows the viewer to witness a therapeutic TTAP Method © session utilizing personal photographs. The session utilizes step1 (conversation), step 2 (music and guided imagery), step 4 (painting) and step 9 (phototherapy) as the participants discuss their personal photographs and then paint and design a picture frame. This educational DVD allows the viewer to witness a therapeutic TTAP Method © session utilizing personal photographs. The session utilizes step1 (conversation), step 2 (music and guided imagery), step 4 (painting) and step 9 (phototherapy) as the participants discuss their personal photographs and then paint and design a picture frame. This therapeutic session allows the participants the ability to share their personal photographs and stories (edited out to protect confidentiality) and then create and design personal picture frames. This therapeutic session illustrates the use of long term memory, conversation and painting to stimulate various regions of cognition including; linguistics, spatial, visual, kinesthetic, intrapersonal and interpersonal interactions. These lectures have been proven to be excellent resourses for use in Colleges, Universitisities and healthcare settings both nationally and internationally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP0fnn3IOLY

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Transcending Dementia through the TTAP Method A New Psychology of Art, the Brain, and Cognition

$49.00

Publishers: Health Professions Press 2012 The brain-stimulating approach known as Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming (TTAP) has a proven record of improving the lives of people with dementia by increasing their engagement and functioning. In Transforming Dementia through Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming: A New Psychology of Art, the Brain, and Cognition you now have all the tools and instructions for putting this innovative and life-affirming approach to work in your own care setting. You too can successfully enervate the minds and hearts of people living with this challenging cognitive disease. Participation in the creative arts has been shown to promote cell growth that enhances the brain’s ability to learn and recall new information, create new ideas, and make new connections. Using 12 separate forms of creative expression — ranging from guided imagery to sculpture and painting to physical movement — TTAP builds on themes in an integrative way that helps each individual with dementia draw upon memories, feelings, and intellectual reserves that promote positive self-regard and active social participation. Sample activity protocols guide you through the process of engagement to help you quickly master the steps. Activities using the TTAP method can provide significant stimulation and integration of multiple brain regions enjoyment, engagement, creativity, relaxation, and a sense of purpose for people with even advanced dementia an easy-to-follow framework that allows infinite variations on themes and personal interests complete documentation for tracking and evaluation opportunities for one-on-one or group programming By blending the principles of art and therapeutic recreation with the latest findings in brain research, Transforming Dementia through Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming presents an exciting new psychological taxonomy that captures the dynamic interplay between brain functioning and expressive and emotional stimulation. Testimonials from Healthcare Administrators
New York State Office on Aging Stated “ The TTAP Method is not only a “best practice approach” but it must be stated that this is the first “Active Treatment” method for caregivers and healthcare professionals. Erin Purcell, Program Director, Office on Aging, New York State,2012.

Thanks to the implementation of the TTAP method, Bergen Regional Medical Center in New Jersey is now on the forefront in activities. Dr. Linda Madori’s “Transcending Dementia through the TTAP Method” has brought knowledge to the Therapeutic Recreation Staff which has been enhanced the residents’ quality of life at BRMC. I also recommend this book for families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. This book provides a new approach on how to deal with this disease and the benefits of using the TTAP method. Kristin Mullins, Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Bergen Regional Hospital, 2012

“This book aligns with growing recognition that the same old same old no longer works in the face of the growing Alzheimer’s disease epidemic, and should help propel much-needed culture change. Just as Dr. Levine Madori notes that “the expressive arts are a powerful teaching tool,” so is her book. Its compelling blend of research and practical, hands-on skills opens up the world of creative arts to both professionals and family caregivers. By emphasizing what people with dementia can do, the strength-based, person-centered TTAP Method offers a positive approach to care—and, moreover, hope—at a critical time.” Carol Steinberg, Executive Vice President, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and editor-in-chief of AFA’s care

“Brilliant and must reading for practitioners today. This is an important clinical text for anyone engaging with Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Madori has thoroughly researched her subject and made her case for the efficacy of the TAPP method. Family caregivers would also benefit greatly from instruction in this approach.” James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, Author; Take Your Oxygen First

"Inherent strengths of the publication include the author’s ability to share her expertise through numerous illustrations and examples; and the pedagogical features of the text – enumeration summaries of key points, figures support key narrative information, chapters are outlined and organized for quick reference and easy reading, and TTAP ideas are clearly presented and may be immediately incorporated into programming. The unique nature of the text is the presentation of creative arts with older adults – two minimized entities. Thus, this text fills a void in our professional literature as well as serving as a useful resource to several audiences." Marcia Jean Carter, Re.D., CPRP, CTRS, Associate Professor, Western Illinois University

“Every administrator serving the healthcare industry recognizes the important balance between providing optimal care while keeping healthcare costs down. The TTAP Method has been proven here at Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital to do just that! All staff on our Gero- psychiatric unit received TTAP Method 2-day Certification Training and within 6 months aggressive behaviors’, and falls were significantly decreased. The hospital calculated a 160,000.00 savings in direct healthcare costs after the first year! We highly recommend reading Dr. Levine Madori’s first book The TTAP Method and her new book Transcending Dementia through the TTAP Method; A New Psychological Approach to Art, Brain and Cognition.” Trish Jones-Bendel Chief Administrator, Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital, Chicago, Ill.

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Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming for Older Adults

$38.00

This innovative book is a 9-step methodology to actively engage older adults and help preserve their cognitive functioning using this innovative, integrative approach to therapeutic art. TherapeuticThematic Arts Programming (TTAP) Method will create an enriching valuable manual that effectively meets older adults’ cognitive, emotional, physical, and social needs. With Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming, older adults explore a broad theme using a range of artistic expressions, including music, dance, poetry, sculpture, and photography. Stimulating multiple areas of brain functioning, the TTAP method promotes creativity and encourages participants to exercise their remaining strengths and abilities. The approach also increases social interaction with its focus on dynamic group interaction. The TTAP method provides structure to creative art therapies but also encourages flexibility and individualization. Appropriate for working with both well elders and those facing illness or disability, this integrative approach is solidly grounded in brain health research, biopsychology, and humanistic aging theories. Full of suggestions for themes and activities, for art and recreation therapists and for activity professionals. Its coverage of theories on aging and the benefits of creative art therapy also make it a useful text for students in the fields of therapeutic recreation and aging. Book Reviews: "This book brings together decades of innovation and current research in neurobiology to provide scientific grounding for recreational therapy. In addition, Dr. Levine Madori shares her insights and enthusiasm for The Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming methods she has developed, refined, and tested in her extensive work with older adults." --Joan Hyde, Ph.D., Senior Fellow, Gerontology Institute University of Massachusetts and Chief Executive Officer Ivy Hall Senior Living The TTAP Method ™ highlights the concept that music can often stimulate memories in long-term storage where verbal conversation can fail. This seems to be behind her desire to mix art forms into the clearly delineated 9 steps of this methodology. This book, in its examination of the beneficial effects of creative therapy with elderly people and especially with those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, adds to the growing body of knowledge that the arts connect the body and mind at any age. –Andrew Knights, Professor Trinity College of Music, London. Review in the Journal of International Psychogeriatrics, 2008 Boston "The underlying tenet of this book is that later life is a time for growth and development and, irrespective of one’s state of well-being, need not be devoid of opportunities for learning and celebration. The book is easy to engage with and a must for anyone using the creative arts in the field of therapeutic recreation." --Bevan C. Grant, Ph.D., Professor of Sport and Leisure Studies, University of Waikato, New Zealand "Inherent strengths of the publication include the author’s ability to share her expertise through numerous illustrations and examples; and the pedagogical features of the text – enumeration summaries of key points, figures support key narrative information, chapters are outlined and organized for quick reference and easy reading, and TTAP ideas are clearly presented and may be immediately incorporated into programming. The unique nature of the text is the presentation of creative arts with older adults – two minimized entities. Thus, this text fills a void in our professional literature as well as serving as a useful resource to several audiences." --Marcia Jean Carter, Re.D., CPRP, CTRS, Associate Professor, Western Illinois University, book review in The American Therapeutic Recreation Journal "Dr. Madori has provided a significant contribution both to the expressive arts therapy profession, as well as to the field of gerontology. Her perspective is based on a wellness model, a refreshing approach both to understanding the experience of aging and to the application of the expressive arts with older adults. Another especially thoughtful and helpful aspect of the TTAP method is its ability to encourage in-depth, long-term arts experiences rather than brief, perhaps more superficial, forms of engagement. I highly recommend this book for art therapists who work with older adults, as well as those who aspire to include other arts disciplines in their practices." --Dr. Madeline Rugh, ATR-BC, book review in The American Art Therapy Journal
“This book aligns with growing recognition that the same old same old no longer works in the face of the growing Alzheimer’s disease epidemic, and should help propel much-needed culture change. Just as Dr. Levine Madori notes that “the expressive arts are a powerful teaching tool,” so is her book. Its compelling blend of research and practical, hands-on skills opens up the world of creative arts to both professionals and family caregivers. By emphasizing what people with dementia can do, the strength-based, person-centered TTAP Method offers a positive approach to care—and, moreover, hope—at a critical time.” - Carol Steinberg, Executive Vice President, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

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Transcending Dementia through the TTAP Method A New Psychology of Art, the Brain, and Cognition

$49.00

Publishers: Health Professions Press 2012 The brain-stimulating approach known as Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming (TTAP) has a proven record of improving the lives of people with dementia by increasing their engagement and functioning. In Transforming Dementia through Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming: A New Psychology of Art, the Brain, and Cognition you now have all the tools and instructions for putting this innovative and life-affirming approach to work in your own care setting. You too can successfully enervate the minds and hearts of people living with this challenging cognitive disease. Participation in the creative arts has been shown to promote cell growth that enhances the brain’s ability to learn and recall new information, create new ideas, and make new connections. Using 12 separate forms of creative expression — ranging from guided imagery to sculpture and painting to physical movement — TTAP builds on themes in an integrative way that helps each individual with dementia draw upon memories, feelings, and intellectual reserves that promote positive self-regard and active social participation. Sample activity protocols guide you through the process of engagement to help you quickly master the steps. Activities using the TTAP method can provide significant stimulation and integration of multiple brain regions enjoyment, engagement, creativity, relaxation, and a sense of purpose for people with even advanced dementia an easy-to-follow framework that allows infinite variations on themes and personal interests complete documentation for tracking and evaluation opportunities for one-on-one or group programming By blending the principles of art and therapeutic recreation with the latest findings in brain research, Transforming Dementia through Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming presents an exciting new psychological taxonomy that captures the dynamic interplay between brain functioning and expressive and emotional stimulation. Testimonials from Healthcare Administrators
New York State Office on Aging Stated “ The TTAP Method is not only a “best practice approach” but it must be stated that this is the first “Active Treatment” method for caregivers and healthcare professionals. Erin Purcell, Program Director, Office on Aging, New York State,2012.

Thanks to the implementation of the TTAP method, Bergen Regional Medical Center in New Jersey is now on the forefront in activities. Dr. Linda Madori’s “Transcending Dementia through the TTAP Method” has brought knowledge to the Therapeutic Recreation Staff which has been enhanced the residents’ quality of life at BRMC. I also recommend this book for families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. This book provides a new approach on how to deal with this disease and the benefits of using the TTAP method. Kristin Mullins, Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Bergen Regional Hospital, 2012

“This book aligns with growing recognition that the same old same old no longer works in the face of the growing Alzheimer’s disease epidemic, and should help propel much-needed culture change. Just as Dr. Levine Madori notes that “the expressive arts are a powerful teaching tool,” so is her book. Its compelling blend of research and practical, hands-on skills opens up the world of creative arts to both professionals and family caregivers. By emphasizing what people with dementia can do, the strength-based, person-centered TTAP Method offers a positive approach to care—and, moreover, hope—at a critical time.” Carol Steinberg, Executive Vice President, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and editor-in-chief of AFA’s care

“Brilliant and must reading for practitioners today. This is an important clinical text for anyone engaging with Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Madori has thoroughly researched her subject and made her case for the efficacy of the TAPP method. Family caregivers would also benefit greatly from instruction in this approach.” James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, Author; Take Your Oxygen First

"Inherent strengths of the publication include the author’s ability to share her expertise through numerous illustrations and examples; and the pedagogical features of the text – enumeration summaries of key points, figures support key narrative information, chapters are outlined and organized for quick reference and easy reading, and TTAP ideas are clearly presented and may be immediately incorporated into programming. The unique nature of the text is the presentation of creative arts with older adults – two minimized entities. Thus, this text fills a void in our professional literature as well as serving as a useful resource to several audiences." Marcia Jean Carter, Re.D., CPRP, CTRS, Associate Professor, Western Illinois University

“Every administrator serving the healthcare industry recognizes the important balance between providing optimal care while keeping healthcare costs down. The TTAP Method has been proven here at Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital to do just that! All staff on our Gero- psychiatric unit received TTAP Method 2-day Certification Training and within 6 months aggressive behaviors’, and falls were significantly decreased. The hospital calculated a 160,000.00 savings in direct healthcare costs after the first year! We highly recommend reading Dr. Levine Madori’s first book The TTAP Method and her new book Transcending Dementia through the TTAP Method; A New Psychological Approach to Art, Brain and Cognition.” Trish Jones-Bendel Chief Administrator, Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital, Chicago, Ill.

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