The Material Citizenship model of relational care is a psychosocial training programme for anyone working with people living with dementia. It follows the 5 relational care principles:

• Physical Environment:

  The physical space has a person’s objects to support individual autonomy and provides opportunities for interaction and connection. 

• Sense of Belonging:

  Objects enable a person to feel connected to the home by acting in a way that makes sense, for example, doing the hoovering each Wednesday. Keeping them connected with routine and rituals that make sense, in turn reducing or removing distress reactions. 

• Connection to Others:

  Establishing and maintaining relationships by demonstrating identity via their belongings. 

• Meaningful Role:

  Having a sense of purpose and contribution by using objects to build reciprocal relationships with others that provide enhanced levels of wellbeing and reduce ill-being. 

• Connection to Place :

  Feeling connected to one's home through access to personal possessions. 

All our courses are available online or in person.

The courses are produced by subject experts with content derived from evidence-based knowledge. This ensures they are up-to-date, relevant, and have high levels of validity and credibility in both theory and practice.

Our courses are taught with a practical application in mind to ensure they can be implemented in any setting.