Therapist-Developed, Simple for Staff to Deliver
With over 25 years' experience in neurological physiotherapy across residential aged care, community rehabilitation and disability services, I understand the challenges of delivering quality care with limited time, resources and changing staff teams.
That’s why I’ve developed Cognitive Connections™ Group, a therapist-supported program that makes it simple for trained staff to deliver structured, engaging group sessions with confidence.
Benefits for Your Organisation and Team
Minimal Preparation
Everything is provided, saving staff valuable preparation time.
Adaptable Activities
Practical guidance helps staff adapt activities to different strengths, interests and abilities.
Confident Facilitators
Resources provided, with video training and live support calls, to support confident delivery.
Consistent Delivery
A clear, structured program that supports consistent delivery, even as staff change.
Everything Your Team Needs to Get Started
What is Cognitive Stimulation?
Cognitive stimulation is a structured, non-drug approach that encourages people to exercise their thinking, language and communication skills through conversation, activities and social interaction. Rather than memory tests or right answers, the focus is on sharing ideas, making choices and building on existing strengths.
Cognitive Connections™ Group is built on The Connect Method®, which draws on the established principles of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), combined with neurorehabilitation and relationship-centred care, simplified so staff can follow it and deliver confidently.
Every session includes:
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Step-by-step guidance
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Guidance for adapting activities
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Safety considerations
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Ready-to-use resources
How activities are facilitated matters as much as the activities.
Your nominated staff receive practical training, and therapist guidance to confidently deliver Cognitive Connections™ Group.
Your Program Includes:
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Facilitator handbook with 10 structured activity sessions
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Ready-to-use resources for groups of up to 10 participants
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Dementia education video and a short knowledge check
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Step-by-step activity coaching videos
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Online sessions with Amanda tailored to your needs.
Additional Support Available
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Individual therapist consultations
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On-site training and support (Perth only)
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Q& A support in group or individual sessions
Annual Licencing and Ongoing Therapist Support
Annual licencing helps your organisation maintain quality cognitive stimulation through continued access to program resources, updates, email guidance, group Q&A sessions, discounted additional facilitator training and exclusive bonus resources.
You'll also be among the first to hear about new activities and programs.
Licensing arrangements are tailored to your organisation and outlined in your personalised proposal.
Why work with Amanda?
25+ Years' Neurological Physiotherapy Experience
Extensive experience across community rehabilitation, residential aged care and disability services.
Postgraduate Training
Postgraduate studies in gerontological healthcare, including dementia and health leadership.
Extensive Experience in Residential Aged Care
Firsthand understanding of staffing pressures, changing care needs and the importance of adaptable programs.
Experience Delivering Cognitive Stimulation
Experience developing and running both group and home cognitive stimulation program.s