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The Validation Training Institute What is Validation? Validation is a method of communicating with and helping disoriented very old people developed by Naomi Feil.

Validation is built on an empathetic attitude and a holistic view of individuals.

1 The Validation Training Institute What is Validation? Validation is a method of communicating with and helping disoriented very old people developed by Naomi Feil. It is a practical way of relating to a person that helps reduce stress, and enhance dignity and happiness. Validation can be used by family members as well as professionals. Validation is built on an empathetic attitude and a holistic view of individuals. When you step into the shoes of another human being and see through their eyes, you step into the world of disoriented very old people and understand the meaning of their sometimes bizarre behavior. Using Validation techniques, family members and professional practitioners offer disoriented elderly the opportunity to express what they wish to express, whether through verbal or non-verbal communication. Mirroring, using anchored touch and rephrasing with empathy are some of the important skills that help caregivers connect and communicate. Validation practitioners gain new insight, new relationships and more joy in their interactions with people with dementia. Who is Naomi Feil? Naomi Feil is the developer of Validation. She was born in Munich in 1932, and grew up in the Montefiore Home for the Aged in Cleveland Ohio, where her father was the administrator and her mother, the head of the Social Service Department. Between 1963 and 1980, Mrs. Feil developed Validation as a response to her dissatisfaction with traditional methods of working with the severely disoriented old people who were her clients. In 1983 she then formed the Validation Training Institute to spread information about Validation. Feil s two books Validation: The Feil Method and The Validation Breakthrough are updated regularly and translated into French, Dutch, German, Italian, Finnish, Danish, Spanish, and Swedish. What is the Validation Training Institute? Naomi Feil formed the Validation Training Institute in 1983 as a U.S.-based not-for-profit organization. VTI s mission is to spread information, gain acceptance and inspire people to become trained in Validation. We want very old people with dementia to be treated with respect and to keep communicating with the people who care for them - all over the world. We want families and caregivers to feel the joy and love of communicating with disoriented elderly and enjoy new ways of connecting to them. Over the past 25 years, VTI has created and delivered constantly evolving training programs in 23 countries, published 4 books in 12 languages, created films and built an international network of affiliated organizations. There are over 350 certified Validation teachers and a growing number of Master teachers to mentor and support them.

Who can practice Validation? Validation can be used by anyone who cares for very old disoriented people. Both professionals and family members can use Validation with positive results.

2 Who can practice Validation? Validation can be used by anyone who cares for very old disoriented people. Both professionals and family members can use Validation with positive results. Validation can be used with elderly who are verbal and non-verbal. Validation can be used with individuals and in groups. There are 4 levels of certification. Each level builds on the experience and knowledge gained from the preceding course. Level 1, Validation Worker: participants become skilled at validating individuals. Level 2, Validation Group Practitioner: participants become skilled at starting and leading Validation Groups. Level 3, Validation Presenter/Teacher: participants become skilled at presenting Validation and after successfully co-teaching a course with an experienced Validation Teacher, may become certified as a Validation Teacher. Level 4, Validation Master: the role of this level is to train and support Validation Teachers, review and authorize curricula and become a member of the VTI Education Committee. The results that you can expect after using Validation: Disoriented elderly sit more erect and keep their eyes open more. Disoriented elderly display more social controls. Disoriented elderly cry, pace and pound less and express less anger. There is a decreased need for chemical and physical restraints. Disoriented elderly communicate more verbally and non-verbally. Disoriented elderly often move better and more often. Disoriented elderly express less anxiety and withdraw less. Deterioration is often slowed down. Caregivers morale is increased and burn-out is decreased. Caregivers express a greater sense of fulfillment. Caregivers feel more capable of handling difficult situations. Families visit more because they feel it is worthwhile. Where you can get more information: Authorized Validation Organizations in the United States: Country Meadows for Pennsylvania Contact: Steve Klotz 830 Cherry Drive Hershey, Pennsylvania Tel. (1) (717) SKlotz@countrymeadows.com Copyright Sept, 2015 Volunteers of America National Services for Minnesota, Ohio & Arizona Contact: David Nilson 7530 Market Place Drive Eden Prairie, MN Tel cell: dnilson@voa.org Sunrise Senior Living Inc for Virginia Contact: Rita Altman 7900 Westpark Drive McLean, VA Tel (703) Rita.Altman@sunriseseniorliving.com

3 Naomi Feil, the founder of the Validation method inspiring audiences with Validation since 1975 Interactive Informative Engaging Naomi engaging participants Doing an exercise with a participant Role play with a participant Naomi demonstrating in the audience Expressing the heart of Validation

Participant outcomes: Ø Recognize physical, social and emotional traits that lead to change in old-old age. Ø Recognize the different stages of disorientation.

4 Participant outcomes: Ø Recognize physical, social and emotional traits that lead to change in old-old age. Ø Recognize the different stages of disorientation. Ø Experience the principles of Validation. Ø Practice specific techniques for helping elderly diagnosed with dementia. Ø Learn the ingredients of successful aging, and how to prevent burn-out. Planning Info: Number of participants: Honorarium: $2,000 + travel, hotel and meals Contact: NaomiFeilWorkshops@vfvalidation.org

Edward R. Feil Meet the Staff Price List Ed established Edward Feil Productions in 1952. He is internationally recognized for his films on gerontology and rehabilitation.

My First 100 Years, won an Emmy Award, National Academy of Arts and Sciences, Cleveland Chapter, and the John Muir Film Festival Top Aging Award, 1984. Naomi Feil, M.S., A.C.S.W.

Feil developed Validation as a response to her dissatisfaction with traditional methods of working with the severely disoriented oldold people who were her clients.

5 Edward R. Feil Meet the Staff Price List Ed established Edward Feil Productions in He is internationally recognized for his films on gerontology and rehabilitation. Living for Yesterday, won the Silver Medallion at the Miami International Film Festival, 1978; 100 Years to Live won The Bronze Award at the Houston International Film Festival, My First 100 Years, won an Emmy Award, National Academy of Arts and Sciences, Cleveland Chapter, and the John Muir Film Festival Top Aging Award, Naomi Feil, M.S., A.C.S.W. After graduating with a Masters degree in Social Work from Columbia University in New York, she began working with the elderly. Between 1963 and 1980 Mrs. Feil developed Validation as a response to her dissatisfaction with traditional methods of working with the severely disoriented oldold people who were her clients. In 1982 she published her first book, Validation: The Feil Method and has gone on to publish her second book, The Validation Breakthrough. Mrs. Feil studied writing at the New School for Social Research in New York from 1958 to From 1958 to 1963, Mrs. Feil studied theater at the Hubert Berghoff Studio in New New York. She joined Feil Productions as a script writer in Naomi Feil and her husband have made many films and videos about aging and Validation. Edward G. Feil, Ph.D Dr. Feil is currently a Research Director at Edward Feil Productions, Research Scientist at Oregon Research Institute and an Assistant Professor/Research Associate in the Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior within the College of Education at the University of Oregon. Edward Feil Productions P.O Box 2243 Jasper, OR Phone: (541) Fax: (877) ed@edwardfeilproductions.com or jana@vfvalidaton.org Edward Feil Productions Price List for Validation Products Tel: (541)

Media Resources on Validation Using films and recordings documenting Naomi Feil s work with the elderly in nursing homes since the 60 s, and books written by Naomi and Vicki de Klerk- Rubin, Ed R.

6 Media Resources on Validation Using films and recordings documenting Naomi Feil s work with the elderly in nursing homes since the 60 s, and books written by Naomi and Vicki de Klerk- Rubin, Ed R., with assistance from Naomi has developed a catalogue of valuable resources for the practitioner of Validation. The books written by Naomi Feil and Vicki de Klerk-Rubin and are a valuable resource for professionals, family members and caregivers wanting to know more about using Validation to improve communication with people with dementia. The award winning DVDs are a great way to introduce the Validation Method to workshop attendees and staff, they are also a great way to supplement workshops, courses and in-services. Is a course or a workshop to far away to travel? Then you might want to consider the internet based educational tutorial Beginning Validation. Learn the basics of the Validation Method in the comfort of your own home. Yearly subscriptions are available with a variety of pricing options. Books Validation: The Feil Method by Naomi Feil, ACSW, Revised with Vicki de Klerk-Rubin 2003 Edition The Validation Breakthrough by Naomi Feil, A.C.S.W and Vicki deklerk- Rubin 3 rd Ed Validation Techniques for Dementia Care: The Family Guide to Improving Communication by Vicki deklerk-rubin DVDs Introduction to Validation: Communicating with very old people diagnosed with Alzheimer s-type dementia RT: 25min Communicating with the Alzheimer's-type Population: The Validation Method: Marge, The Blamer, and Muriel, The Wanderer RT: 19min $20.00 $38.99 $22.95 Family or Paraprofessional $50.00 Agency or Professional DVDs cont Looking For Yesterday RT: 29min The Four Phases Of Resolution RT: 8min The More We Get Together RT: 44min Myrna, The Mal-oriented RT: 25min CD Naomi s Workshop on CD Internet-based Educational Tutorial Beginning Validation 1 4 yearly subscriptions $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 Contact Ed G. for more pricing options at: ed@vfvalidation.org These products can be ordered on the Validation Training Website at:

7 Partners Needed for Internet Supported Course Are you excited about the Validation techniques you learned in Naomi Feil s workshop and would like to learn more? The Validation Training Institute (VTI) offers courses on Validation which will give you the opportunity to learn more advanced techniques and received feedback from Certified Validation Teachers. You can learn more about our courses on our website at To bring a certified Validation course to your company, you might want to consider asking your company to partner with the VTI to host an internet supported Validation Worker Course. The VTI will provide the course materials, website, Certified Validation Teacher(s), and registration, and manage the internet-related aspects of the course. The potential partner will provide a space and audio/visual support for the two weekend inperson meetings. They will also receive two free slots in the course. For more information, please contact jana@vfvalidation.org

Validation. Carmen Bowman, MHS Certified Validation Worker and Group Practitioner

Validation. Carmen Bowman, MHS Certified Validation Worker and Group Practitioner Validation Carmen Bowman, MHS Certified Validation Worker and Group Practitioner EDU-CATERING Catering Education for Compliance and Culture Change in LTC carmen@edu-catering.com 303-981-7228 Validation: