Encouraging togetherness and learning in dementia care
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Training - in person training with Dr Banika Ahuja
CST is an evidence-based group treatment for people with mild to moderate dementia.
Time & Location
20 Mar 2026, 10:30 – 17:00
Edgerton Suite at Manchester Conference Centre & Pendulum Hotel Sackville St, Manchester M1 3BB, UK
About the Event
What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)?
CST is an evidence-based group treatment for people with mild to moderate dementia. It involves 14 or more sessions of stimulating, themed activities, based around more complex principles including learning theory and person-centred care. CST can be extended into a longer-term treatment and can be offered to a range of clients including outpatients and people in residential or day care.
What does the training involve?
Training is led by a Clinical Psychologists with extensive experience in offering CST. Training is interactive, involving group exercises, role-play and video observation as well as some ‘teaching’.
Course Aim
To give learners an overview of how to deliver Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST). CST is a brief evidence-based group treatment for people with dementia. This interactive course will include a background about CST and how it can be used, research overview and detailed presentation of the treatment, including video…