Snoezel training for Multiple Disability Care

In brief

How do you connect with your clients’ perceptions? Do you want to work more purposefully on experience-based care? Experiential care is for everyone, which is why we say, “Everyone gets to participate. It provides residents or clients with the essential sensory stimuli that contribute to their well-being. Without sufficient positive stimuli, the likelihood of cognitive or psychological problems may increase.

In this basic training, developed especially for the Multiple Disability Care, you will learn to apply various experiential elements. You will discover how to connect with your clients or residents through sensory means, which will enhance their quality of life and overall well-being.

Unique advantages

Experiential care training

Greater understanding of sensory activation
Directly applicable techniques
Officially accredited as a V&VN recognized training course
Officially recognized and certified by ISNA-MSE

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For whom

Our basic training in Experiential Care is designed specifically for anyone involved in the healthcare industry. Whether you are a professional, a parent or family member of a client, a volunteer or a student, this training provides valuable insights and skills. In addition, care workers with a registration in the quality register Verpleegkundigen & Verzorgenden Nederland (V&VN) and a valid V&VN registration number will receive 6 credits for this training.

Learning Objectives

You will be introduced to:

Primary activation, also called snoezelen/sensory, as an effective communication technique for Experiential Care
Basic knowledge of anatomy and how it contributes to sensory experiences.
Practical skills in using sensory experience materials and thereby creating a safe and pleasant environment for clients
Specific applications of fragrance (aroma care) and sound (music and sound vibration) within healthcare
Practical applications such as working with the music-vibration water lying element and giving relaxing aromatic hand massages that are also applicable in a clinical setting

These skills are perceived by caregivers as workload reducing and provide insight into the added value of Experiential Care.

Results

After completing this training, you will be able to:

Provide relaxing hand massage to clients, including bedridden and/or with contractures
Connecting with resident/client to improve communication
Set up and maximize the use of a snooze room effectively
Essential oils safe to apply within the healthcare environment
Guide clients on the music-vibration water lounging element, contributing to their relaxation

After the training, you will be able to better connect with the resident/client and use perception and sensory integration as a means to achieve care goals. You will also learn how to set up snoezelen/sensory rooms, use snoezelen equipment, apply essential oils safely, and give relaxing hand massages to bedridden clients.

By whom

Our expert trainers

Meet Harry Broekhuizen and Judith Konings-Engelen, the experts behind our trainings. Harry, a healthcare professional with extensive experience, is a consultant with Barry Emons. Judith brings her specialization in aromatherapy and body-oriented therapy. Together they will teach you about experiential care and snoezelen/sensory and its benefits that can promote clients’ well-being.

Practical tools and reader

During this training you will discover the essence of experiential care and snoezelen/sensory. You will learn how it can improve the well-being of your clients. You get practical tools to optimally support your clients during snoezelen/sensory sessions. You will also receive an extensive reader with additional information and the full training content, so you can deepen your knowledge.

Discover the power of experiential care!

Important information

Program

Barry Emons provides the Experiential Care for Multiple Disabilities training as a day training. The training lasts from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Maximum of 12 participants per day.

Location

The training will take place at Barry Emons’ showroom, Hoefslag 11 in Zeeland (NB).

Accreditation number

ID 535929

Investment

The investment for the training is € 247.50 excluding VAT, including coffee/tea and lunch.

Training dates

Friday, October 31, 2025 (FULL)
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026

More dates to follow soon. Have any questions? Feel free to get in touch.

Will you be there?

Do you work in Multiple Disability Care and want to learn how to better connect with clients or residents through sensory stimulation? Register today for the accredited Experiential Care Training and make a difference in their well-being!

Are you working in the care of people with multiple disabilities and want to learn how to better connect with your clients or residents through snoezelen/sensory? Then register now for the accredited Training in Experience Based Care and make a positive impact on their well-being!

Sign up for this training

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