Educational DVDs
These DVD’s have been created, authored and read by Dr. Linda Levine Madori, a Fulbright Scholar, international educator, professor and researcher in the area of gerontology. Current topics discussed in great detail through colorful Power Point presentations on these DVD’s represent the cutting edge of research regarding the mind-body connection and the powerful effects that the arts, activities, meditation, stress and relaxation have on the aging body on all individuals, those well and those with some forms of cognitive impairments.
Each DVD is more than an hour long and is eligible for continuing educational credits from the New York State Parks and Recreation Organization. These DVD's combine the latest neuropsychological research and information. Each of these lectures has been given publically through national organizations, including The American Society on Aging, The American Art Therapy Association, The National Therapeutic Recreation Association, and The American Therapeutic Recreation Association.
Available in both English and Spanish
45 minute DVD on the TTAP Method Certification Course
This DVD illustrates Dr. Levine Madori actually teaching the Certification Course, with an overview of each of the 5 sections.
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TTAP Method ©Phototherapy Session
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.
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TTAP Method ©Memory Box Session
This educational DVD allows the viewer to witness a therapeutic TTAP Method © session utilizing step1 (conversation), step 2 (music and guided imagery), step 4 (painting) and step 5 (movement) as the participants create a memory and then paint and design a memory box. The ability to relax the body through the mind is witnessed as individuals living in a Skilled Nursing Facility are guided through a music and meditation which is structured and created to enhance the ability to recall and reminisce through positive memories from childhood.
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TTAP Method ©Body Relaxation, Meditation and Drawing TTAP Session
This educational DVD allows the viewer to witness a therapeutic TTAP Method © session utilizing step1 (conversation), step 2 (music and guided imagery) and step 3 (drawing). The ability to relax the body through the mind is witnessed as individuals living in a Skilled Nursing Facility are guided through a music and meditation which is created to enhance the ability to recall and reminisce through positive memories from childhood.
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TTAP Method © Puzzles and Creating 3 Dimensional work
This Educational DVD allows the viewer to witness a therapeutic TTAP Method © session utilizing step1 (conversation), step 3 (drawing), step 4 (3 –dimensional work) and step 5 (movement) through the use of puzzles and puzzle making. Neuroscience now recognizes that the more we stimulate the brain through various visual, sensorial, kinesthetic and spatial activities the better the brain functions.
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Students researching the TTAP Method in a clinical setting
This educational DVD demonstrates how College students are utilizing the TTAP Method © to conduct person centered programming through art/recreation programming for individuals’ diagnosed with moderate to advance stages of Alzheimer’s disease on a lock unit. This DVD is excellent as a training tool, for students, caregivers and healthcare providers.
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The Book
Therapeutic Thematic Arts Programming for Older Adults
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.