October 2014 - Java Group Programs

Java Music Club – Unedited Customer Survey

Author: KristineOn: Oct 14Categories: In the News No Comments

An overwhelming positive response was received to a recent survey of facilitators of the Java Music Club program in both Canada and the US. 100% of respondents said they would recommend the program to others. The comments and quotes are moving and you...

Our Best Kept Secret

Author: KristineOn: Oct 14Categories: In the News No Comments

Loneliness and depression, high resident to staff ratios and shrinking health care budgets—these are ongoing concerns across the spectrum of care in senior living. An emerging body of research is heralding a different approach to these critical issues....

“Memories from the Heart” Java in Palliative Care

Author: KristineOn: Oct 13Categories: Testimonials No Comments

My name is Sharron Cooke and I am the president of the Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils (OARC). I would like to share with you an idea that we came up with to use the traditional talking stick from the Java Music Club program in my home. The...

Tips for Group Facilitators

Author: KristineOn: Oct 13Categories: For Facilitators, Uncategorized No Comments

The Three Keys to Calmness In his book called The Worry Solution, Dr. Martin Rossman writes about the importance of cultivating calmness in our lives.1 When we are calm and relaxed, our bodies and brains repair and renew themselves. (Read his wonderful...