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SNOEZELEN®
Enter the magical world of
SNOEZELEN®. A wonderful blend of sights, sounds,
textures and aromas. An environment filled with fascinating visual displays
that surround and absorb. Here, colorful objects beckon to be touched and
admired. Orbiting images, lights and colours make interesting diversions.
Electronic devices with buttons and switches entice the user to reach out
and explore. Gentle vibrations and massage soothe the body and reduce
stress. The atmosphere fills with pleasant sounds, while delicious aromas
are subtly dispensed in the air.
The Snoezelen environment is safe and non-threatening. Children and
adults with disabilities, or other limiting conditions, enjoy gentle
stimulation of the primary senses. There is no need for intellectual
reasoning. Participants experience self-control, autonomous discovery and
exploration - achievements that overcome inhibitions, enhance self-esteem
and reduce tension.
Research has shown that multi-sensory environments offer a wealth of
benefits, often affording the participant and caregiver an opportunity to
improve communications, enhance their understanding of each other and build
trust in their relationship.
Snoezelen is a wonderful experience to enjoy and
share. A place that replenishes the spirit.
Aims and objectives
At Semiahmoo House Society, our aims and objectives for the Snoezelen rooms
is to provide a relaxing environment in which supported individuals,
relatives, caregivers and staff are able to develop a therapeutic
relationship which does not require any intellectual response. Our
objectives are to provide an environment that gently stimulates all the
sensory modalities to heighten awareness; to create a secure environment in
which people with disabilities, caregivers, relatives and staff may explore
and relax; to promote a therapeutic relationship by sharing experiences of
sensory stimulation; to provide a failure free activity which can be
non-directive.
Semiahmoo House Society offers two Snoezelen environments: an active
room and a quiet room. The active room consists of a pit of balls, a tunnel
to crawl through, toys to experiment with and much more. The quiet room
focuses more on the senses of touch, smell, sight, sound and feel with
effects of light, sounds, comfortable seating, textures, and much more. The
use of the sensory environments is not limited to people with disabilities,
it can be used by all ages and in various specialties including mental
health, elderly, head injuries and more.
If you would like more information, or would like to
try out the Snoezelen Rooms, please contact us. For further
information about Snoezelen rooms, please go to
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