AVO List 2023

Download a list of the Validation training centers and how to contact them.

Or visit our Validation Worldwide page to search by country.

Best Friends Approach

Person centered approach with the goal to train master individuals who would then train people within their organizations

Dementia Care Mapping (DCM)

The Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) is a set of tools of observation towards people living with dementia

Tipy od VTI pre opatrovateľov, ktorí sa starajú o ľudí s demenciou

Ak dezorientovaný starší človek prejavuje (verbálne alebo neverbálne) úzkosť, môžete mu pomôcť.

Validación COVID-19 Consejos para el cuidador 9 Vídeo

¿Cómo se hace contacto con una anciana asustada y desorientada? Observa cómo puedes usar técnicas de validación simples para ayudar.

Haz clic en CC/Subtítulos y luego en Configuración para encontrar tu idioma.

Validazioni COVID-19 Suggerimenti per i caregiver 9 Video

Come si entra in contatto con una donna anziana spaventata e disorientata? Guardate come potete usare semplici tecniche di validazione per aiutarvi.

Clicca su CC/Sottotitoli e poi su Impostazioni per trovare la tua lingua.

COVID-19: Validations- Tipps für Pflege- und Betreuungspersonen 9 Video

Wie nimmt man Kontakt mit einer verängstigten, desorientierten alten Frau auf? Sehen Sie, wie Sie mit einfachen Validationstechniken helfen können.

Klicken Sie auf CC/Untertitel und dann auf Einstellungen, um Ihre Sprache zu finden.

Validation COVID-19 Conseils aux aidants 9 Vidéo

Comment entrer en contact avec une vieille femme effrayée et désorientée ? Regardez comment vous pouvez utiliser des techniques de validation simples pour vous aider.

Cliquez sur CC/Subtitles puis sur Settings pour trouver votre langue.

Validation COVID-19 tips voor zorgverleners 9 Video

Leer meer over het helpen van oudere mensen met dementie tijdens een quarantaine.

Klik op CC / ondertitels en vervolgens op Instellingen om uw taal te vinden.

新冠肺炎疫情期间给予照护者的认可建议 9 视频

了解新冠肺炎疫情期间帮助定向障碍老年人的建议

点击CC/字幕进行设置,找到你要找的语种

Caregiving and COVID-19: Validate Someone Who is Really Angry

Meet Mrs. Simpson who is angry that during the COVID-19 pandemic she cannot go out and feels like a prisoner who is trapped. Learn how to use simple Validation techniques to listen to her feelings and understand her needs. You can tap into her own history for resources and somtimes just being with her is enough.

Validación COVID-19 Consejos para el cuidador 8 Vídeo

¿Cómo se hace contacto con una anciana asustada y desorientada? Observa cómo puedes usar técnicas de validación simples para ayudar.

Haz clic en CC/Subtítulos y luego en Configuración para encontrar tu idioma.

Validazioni COVID-19 Suggerimenti per i caregiver 8 Video

Come si entra in contatto con una donna anziana spaventata e disorientata? Guardate come potete usare semplici tecniche di validazione per aiutarvi.

Clicca su CC/Sottotitoli e poi su Impostazioni per trovare la tua lingua.

COVID-19: Validations- Tipps für Pflege- und Betreuungspersonen 8 Video

Wie nimmt man Kontakt mit einer verängstigten, desorientierten alten Frau auf? Sehen Sie, wie Sie mit einfachen Validationstechniken helfen können.

Klicken Sie auf CC/Untertitel und dann auf Einstellungen, um Ihre Sprache zu finden.

Validation COVID-19 Conseils aux aidants 8 Vidéo

Comment entrer en contact avec une vieille femme effrayée et désorientée ? Regardez comment vous pouvez utiliser des techniques de validation simples pour vous aider.

Cliquez sur CC/Subtitles puis sur Settings pour trouver votre langue.

Validation COVID-19 tips voor zorgverleners 8 Video

Leer meer over het helpen van oudere mensen met dementie tijdens een quarantaine.

Klik op CC / ondertitels en vervolgens op Instellingen om uw taal te vinden.

新冠肺炎疫情期间给予照护者的认可建议 8 视频

了解新冠肺炎疫情期间帮助定向障碍老年人的建议

点击CC/字幕进行设置,找到你要找的语种

Caregiving and COVID-19: Validate So Older Adults Don’t Keep Withdrawing

Meet Mrs. Leader who is has become withdrawn as a result of being isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how short moments of contact with a caregiver can help her avoid experiencing complete withdrawal. Even if the visit is only for the length of time it takes to sing a song, that is meaningful.

Caregiving and COVID-19: Validate Using Zoom!

Meet Mrs. White, an 82-year-old woman who is confused in time, place and person. Learn how to use simple Validation techniques to communicate effectively and empathetically with her as a caregiver while wearing a mask and using Zoom.

Consejos del VTI para los cuidadores de personas que viven con demencia, Parte 5

Reducir ansiedad, evitar aislamiento y recuerde – use el centrado

Consejos del VTI para los cuidadores de personas que viven con demencia, Parte 4

Más consejos para ayudarlo a establecer contacto con adultos mayores desorientados: cuando use máscaras, guantes y otro equipo de protección; besando con tacto y usando música

Caregiving and COVID-19: Validate Even From a Distance

Physical distance, doesn’t mean emotional distance especially when working with disoriented older adults. As a caregiver, your eyes are a way to connect with care. Learn how to build trust quickly by building empathy. Meet 82-year-old Mrs. White, she is confused and doesn’t remember anything about the pandemic. She does remember that when she was a girl the world was at war. Knowing this background a caregiver can feel the emotion she is experiencing and use that empathy to effectively communicate.

認知症の人を介護する皆様にVTI(バリデーショントレーニング協会)からお伝えしたいヒント、パート4

見当識障害のあるお年寄りに接するためのさらなるヒント。マスク、手袋、その他の保護具をつけているとき、タッチでキス。音楽を使う。

Tipps des VTI für Betreuer von Menschen mit Demenz, Teil V

Reduzieren Sie Angst, vermeiden Sie Isolation und erinnern Sie sich – Zentrieren hilft

VTI给予失智老人照料者的建议(第五部分)

降低焦虑情绪,避免孤立及记住:集中注意力

Tips from VTI for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia Part 5

Reduce anxiety, avoid isolation and remember – use centering.

Conseils de VTI pour les aidants de personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs Partie 5

Réduire l’anxiété, éviter l’isolement et rappelez-vous: se centrer!

Consigli dal VTI per i caregiver di persone che vivono con la demenza, Parte 5

Riduci l’ansia, evita l’isolamento e ricorda – usa il centering.

tips van VTI voor mensen die zorg dragen voor oudere mensen met deel 5

verminder angst, isolatie zorgt voor meer terugtrekking , vergeet niet te centreren

Consigli dal VTI per i caregiver di persone che vivono con la demenza, Parte 4

Altri consigli per aiutarti ad entrare in contatto con i grandi anziani disorientati: quando usi mascherine, guanti e altre protezioni; baciare con il tocco e l’uso della musica.

Tipps des VTI für Betreuer von Menschen mit Demenz, Teil IV

Weitere Tipps zur Kontaktaufnahme mit desorientierten alten Menschen: bei der Verwendung von Masken, Handschuhen und anderer Schutzausrüstung; Küssen mit Berührung und mit Musik.

tips van VTI voor mensen die zorg dragen voor oudere mensen met deel 4

meer tips om je te helpen contact te maken met oudere mensen met dementie als je gebruik maakt van beschermingsmateriaal zoals mondmaskers, handschoenen, beschermschorten. Kussen via aanraking, gebruik van muziek

Conseils de VTI pour les aidants de personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs Partie 4

Plus de conseils pour vous aider à entrer en contact avec les adultes plus âgés désorientés: quand vous utilisez des masques, des gants et d’autres matériel de protection; “le baiser avec le toucher et la musique”

VTI给予失智老人照料者的建议(第四部分)

当你戴口罩、手套及其它保护装置时,帮助你与定向障碍老年人沟通的更多建议;通过抚摸“亲吻”及使用音乐

Tips from VTI for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia Part 4

More tips for helping you make contact with disoriented older adults: when using masks, gloves and other protective gear; kissing with touch and using music.

tips van VTI voor mensen die zorgen voor oudere mensen met dementie deel 3

Denk eraan om je te centreren. Oudere mensen met dementie zijn zeer gevoelig aan de sfeer rondom hen.Tijdens je interacties met de oudere persoon met dementie is het belangrijk je eigen gedachten en gevoelens ‘on hold’ te zetten

tips van VTI voor mensen die zorg dragen voor oudere mensen met deel 2

deel 2 bouwt verder op de eerste 3 tips. Dit deel benadert : verkennen liever dan zeggen, gebruik empathie in plaats van afleiding en liegen, benader de andere persoon met respect

tips van VTI voor mensen die zorg dragen voor oudere mensen met deel 1

in deze moeilijke tijd van pandemie is het belangrijk om je te centreren, aanzelfzorg te doen en een zinvol engagement aan te gaan

SPANISH: Tips from VTI for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia Part 3

Remember to center yourself. Older adults living with cognitive decline are sensitive to the atmosphere around them. For the moments that you interact with someone, make sure you have put aside your own feelings and thoughts.

SPANISH: Tips from VTI for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia Part 2

Part 2 builds off of our first 3 tips and discusses exploring rather than telling, empathy instead of diversion or lying, and approaching the other person with respect.

SPANISH: Tips from VTI for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia Part 1

At this strange time, filled with great difficulties for many people, it’s important to remember centering, self-care and meaningful engagement.

VTI给予失智老人照料者的建议(第三部分)

记住要集中自己的注意力。认知能力下降的老年人对周围的环境很敏感。当你和他们交流时,确保你已经把自己的感受和想法放在一边。

VTI给予失智老人照料者的建议(第二部分)

第二部分以前面3个建议为基础,讨论了我们在与失智老人沟通时需要探索,而不是告知;需要带着同理心而不是转移注意力或撒谎;以及带着尊敬接近对方。

VTI给予失智老人照料者的建议(第一部分)

这样的特殊时期对于许多人来说充满了巨大的困难,重要的是要记住集中注意力、自我照护和有意义的互动。

Tipps des VTI (Validation Training Institut, Inc.) für Betreuer*innen von Menschen mit Demenz, Teil III

Denken Sie daran, sich zu zentrieren. Ältere Menschen, die mit kognitiven Verlusten umgehen müssen, reagieren empfindlich auf die Atmosphäre um sie herum. Für die Momente, in denen Sie mit jemandem interagieren, stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie Ihre eigenen Gefühle und Gedanken beiseite gelegt haben.

Tipps des VTI (Validation Training Institut, Inc.) für Betreuer*innen von Menschen mit Demenz, Teil II

Teil 2 baut auf unseren ersten 3 Tipps auf und empfiehlt Erkunden statt Erzählen, Einfühlungsvermögen statt Ablenkung und Lügen und erläutert das respektvolle Herantreten an das Gegenüber.

Tipps des VTI (Validation Training Institut, Inc.) für Betreuer*innen von Menschen mit Demenz

In dieser herausfordernden Zeit (Corona-Krise 2020), die für viele Menschen mit großen Schwierigkeiten verbunden ist, ist es wichtig, sich an Folgendes zu erinnern: zentrieren, Selbstsorge und bedeutsame emotionale Beteiligung.

Conseils de VTI pour les aidants de personnes vivant avec des troubles neurocognitifs Partie 3

N’oubliez pas de vous centrer. Les adultes plus âgés avec des troubles neurocognitifs sont sensibles à l’atmosphère environnante. Pour les moments d’interaction avec quelqu’un, soyez certains d’avoir mis de côté vos propres sentiments et pensées.

Conseils de VTI pour les aidants de personnes vivant avec des troubles neurocognitifs Partie 2

La partie 2 se construit sur nos 3 premiers conseils et développe « explorer plutôt qu’affirmer, l’empathie au lieu de la diversion ou du mensonge et s’approcher de la personne avec respect »

Conseils de VTI pour les aidants de personnes vivant avec des troubles neurocognitifs Partie I

En cette période étrange, remplie de grandes difficultés pour beaucoup de gens, il est important de se rappeler le centrage, le “prendre soin de soi”, l’engagement rempli de sens

Consigli dal VTI per i caregiver di persone che vivono con la demenza Parte 3

Ricorda di centrarti. Gli anziani che vivono con declino cognitivo sono sensibili all’atmosfera che li circonda. Nei momenti in cui interagisci con qualcuno, assicurati di aver messo da parte i tuoi sentimenti e pensieri.

Consigli dal VTI per i caregiver di persone che vivono con la demenza Parte 2

La parte 2 si basa sui nostri primi 3 suggerimenti e discute sull’esplorazione piuttosto che sul raccontare, l’empatia al posto della diversione o del mentire e l’avvicinarsi all’altra persona con rispetto.

Consigli dal VTI per i caregiver di persone che vivono con la demenza Parte 1

In questo strano momento pieno di grandi difficoltà per molte persone, è importante ricordare il Centering, la cura personale e il coinvolgimento significativo

認知症の人を介護する皆様にVTI(バリデーショントレーニング協会)からお伝えしたいヒント、パート3

センタリングを忘れないように。認知機能が低下しているお年寄りは、周りの雰囲気に敏感です。接するときは、自分の思いや気持ちを脇におきましょう。

認知症の人を介護する皆様にVTI(バリデーショントレーニング協会)からお伝えしたいヒント、パート2

パート2では、最初の3つのヒントを土台となる基本とし、語るのではなく探求すること、気晴らしやうそをつくのではなく共感すること、 敬意をもって近づくことについて説明しています。

認知症の人を介護する皆様にVTI(バリデーショントレーニング協会)からお伝えしたいヒント、パート1

多くの方にとってこれまで経験したことがないような大きな困難に満ちあふれる昨今、覚えておくべき重要なことは、センタリング、セルフケア、意味ある関わりです。

The Four Phases Explained

This paper explores the reasons Naomi Feil developed the Four Phases of Resolution, incorporates the new descriptions and shows how individuals can move from phase to phase using real-life examples.

Tips from VTI for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia Part 3

Remember to center yourself. Older adults living with cognitive decline are sensitive to the atmosphere around them. For the moments that you interact with someone, make sure you have put aside your own feelings and thoughts.

Tips from VTI for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia Part 2

Part 2 builds off of our first 3 tips and discusses exploring rather than telling, empathy instead of diversion or lying, and approaching the other person with respect.

Tips from VTI for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia Part 1

At this strange time, filled with great difficulties for many people, it’s important to remember centering, self-care and meaningful engagement.

Snoezelen

Snoezelen is primarily aimed at making contact with old people with severe dementia through the senses and in a safe living environment. They are given the opportunity to express their emotions and feelings through selective stimulation of the senses.

Reminiscence

Reminiscence is a set of tools that facilitates the communication between people with dementia and their family members, friends or professionals. Through their own memories, and using triggers as an evocative vehicle, an atmosphere is created where memories can emerge freely and can help to increase the well-being of disoriented people and their network.

Relational Clown

Relational Clown work welcomes the person in their current physical and emotional state using verbal and non-verbal communication, a non-judgemental relationship and clowning techniques.

Relational Care

Relational Care is a broad and concrete approach that considers care for the elderly person with loss of psychological autonomy from a triple perspective: behavioral, affective and cognitive.

Positive Approach® to Care

Positive Approach® to Care (PAC) practitioners use their abilities and skills to develop awareness, knowledge, and skill with all people, that will transform what exists into a more positive culture.

Humanitude

Humanitude is a method of communication and stimulation of the elderly person; treating him as a human being regardless of his pathology and to accompany him with dignity.

Level 1: Internet Supported Validation Worker Courses

This document regulates the requirements and authorizations for certification as a Level 1, Validation Worker in an Internet Supported Worker Course

Quality Certification for Institutions: Help for Evaluators

These specific criteria can help with your self-evaluation and provide transparency for certification.

VTI Education Committee

Learn more about the decision making process on issues relating to Validation theory, practice and teaching.

VTI Quality Manual Description

This document describes the Quality Manual, its uses and how it is maintained.

Quality Certification for Institutions Guidelines

These guidelines help care communities discover how they can become certified Validation Institutions.

Quality Certification for Institutions Criteria

The Validation certification for institutions uses these criteria, which can also be used for self-evaluation.

Introduction to the VTI Quality Manual

This Quality Manual provides answers to questions, procedures and materials to Validation Presenters, Teachers, Masters and AVOs. 

Modular Learning Curriculum

This unique course was developed for on-the-job training that combines flexibility and the opportunity to certify caregivers in a care community.

Certified Validation Masters Directory

Level 5, Validation Masters are highly experienced mentors for teachers around the world and developers of the Validation method

Benefits of Validation

An handy guide to what you can expect when using Validation.

This FAQ available in:
English | Dutch | German | Italian

FAQs for Becoming an AVO

Questions about becoming an Authorized Validation Organization? This brochure answers our most frequently asked questions.

AVO Brochure

Interested in becoming an Authorized Validation Organization? This brochure outlines the advantages and steps to take.

FAQs for Hosting a Validation Worker Course

Want to hold a Worker course in your care community? This easy to follow folder gives you all the information you need.

FAQs for Becoming a Certified Validation Worker

Want to be certified in Validation? This easy to follow folder gives you all the information you need.

Glossary of Validation Terms

A handy reference tool for Validation terminology

Validation

An handy guide to what you can expect when using Validation.