Barry Emons Training
Experiential Care
in Elder Care
Sharpen your snoozing skills and discover the power of sensory communication,
immediately applicable for increased well-being in healthcare.
In brief
How do you make contact with the experiential world of your client(s)? Do you have the ambition to start working with care based on the patient’s perception? Experience-based care is for everyone; hence our motto: ‘everyone can participate’. It gives the resident or client the necessary sensory stimuli that are important to feel good. Not getting enough positive stimuli increases the likelihood of mental and/or psychological problems.
During this basic training, developed specifically for elderly care, you will learn to offer various experiential elements. You will learn how to make contact with your clients or residents through sensory means, thus enhancing their quality of life and general 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
For whom
Our basic training courses Belevingsgerichte Zorg are for everyone who works in care, but are also extremely suitable for parents, family of clients, volunteers and students. For employees in care with a registration in the quality register Verpleegkundigen & Verzorgenden Nederland (V&VN) and a valid V&VN registration number, this training earns 6 credits.
Learning Objectives
You will be introduced to:
- Primary activation (c.q. snoezelen) as a communication technique for Experiential Care
- Explanation anatomical knowledge for sense perception
- Practice skills with sensory experience materials and the spatial possibilities of creating a safe and pleasant environment for residents/clients.
- Specific knowledge regarding experiential care with Smell (aroma care) and Sound (music and sound vibrations)
- Practical applications: learning to work with the music-vibration water lying element and relaxing aromatic hand massages (also applicable in clinical setting)
These skills will be perceived by caregivers as workload reducing and give you insight into the added value of Experiential Care.
Results
After this training you will be able to:
- Give relaxing hand massage to (bedridden) residents/clients (with contractures)
- Really connect between you and the resident/client to improve communication
- Using or setting up a snooze room/location optimally and effectively
- Apply essential oils safely within the framework of healthcare
- Guide clients on the music-vibration water lounging element in order to promote their relaxation
Upon completion of the training you will be able to better connect with the resident/client and be able to use experience and sensory integration as a means to achieve a care goal. You will now be familiar with setting up snoezelen/sensory rooms and using snoezel equipment effectively, as well as safely applying essential oils and guiding clients on the music-vibrating water lying element. Finally, you can also give relaxing hand massages to bedridden residents/clients, for example.
By whom
Meet our experts
You will meet our experts Harry Broekhuizen and Judith Konings-Engelen, who are proud to share their knowledge and vision on experience-oriented care and snoezelen/sensory. Harry is a care professional and has been a consultant with Barry Emons for many years. Judith specializes in aromatherapy and body-oriented therapy. They will teach you what experiential care and snoezelen/sensory is and the added value it can bring to clients.
Practical tools and reader
During these basic days you will be introduced to the core principles of experience-based care and snoezelen/sensory, and discover how this can make a valuable contribution to the well-being of your clients. You will receive plenty of practical tips to better support your clients during the snoezelen/sensory sessions you organize. You will also receive an extensive reader with in-depth information and the full content of the training, so you can further develop your knowledge.
Discover the power of experiential care!
Important information
Program
Barry Emons provides the Experiential Care in Eldercare 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 535913
Investment
The investment for the training is € 247.50 excluding VAT, including coffee/tea and lunch.
Training dates
Friday, March 13, 2026
More dates to follow soon. Have any questions? Feel free to get in touch.
Will you be there?
Do you work in elder 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!
View the terms of participation here.
Other training courses
Experiential Care with Multiple Disabilities
For professionals in disability care: learn how to use snoezelen/sensory communication to make real contact with clients with (multiple) disabilities. Directly applicable in daily practice.
Customized Incompany Training
We offer on-site training to support caregivers in the optimal use of snoezelen/sensory rooms and materials.
