Snoezelen Therapy

The Snoezelen concept was born in the 1970s in the Netherlands, and is a neologism resulting from the contraction of two Dutch terms:

•               SNUFFELEN which means to sniff, to explore, to discover..., an active dimension appears then, the person acts on the environment;

•               DOEZELEN which means a state of relaxation, drowsiness, it is then similar to a passive dimension, the environment influences the state of the person.

 

Snoezelen therefore consists of creating an environment that offers sensory stimuli that generate pleasure, the power to explore their environment, and relaxation. It is an approach that offers a space for sensory stimulation while respecting the rhythm and desires of each individual.

 

This concept is based above all on a humanist approach that places man and human value above all other values. We must not forget the human being behind the disability, who we will meet through Snoezelen therapy.