Therapeutic Recreation service delivery
Therapeutic Recreation is the ongoing systematic process of obtaining better quality of life through recreation and leisure activity. Specifically chosen recreation interventions are used to maintain or develop baseline ability, skills and knowledge. A client driven partnership between individual and therapist exists while choosing, engaging in and modifying activities specific to the clients interests, strengths and needs. Therapeutic Recreation addresses the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the individual, resulting in a wide range of benefits and outcomes.
cognitive
Benefits include (but are not limited to):
Improved self expression
Improved decision making skills
Increased memory skills
Improved attention span
Increased ability to follow direction
Social
Benefits include (but are not limited to):
Decreased social isolation
Maintain meaningful connections
Increased social connections
Improved social skills
Reduced inappropriate or challenging behaviours
Emotional
Benefits include (but are not limited to):
Increased positive emotions such as happiness and joy
Increased self esteem
Decreased anxiety and fear
Increased sense of confidence
Decreased depression
PHYSICAL
Benefits include (but are not limited to):
Decreased pain
Improved appetite
Increased endurance
Improved cardiovascular health
Improved sleep
SPIRITUAL
Benefits include (but are not limited to):
Self determination
Sense of self
Fulfillment
Contentment
Vim and vigor
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. ”
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Home Leisure
Reconnecting with old hobbies
Exploring new hobbies
Learning/relearning skills for activity engagement
Life review/reminiscence
Photography and editing
Cooking/baking
Engaging discussion
Board games, cards and reading
ETC.
Community Leisure
Learning about appropriate community services
Accessing community centre programs
Volunteering
Visiting old favourite places
Swimming
Nordic walking
Bird watching/photography
Restaurants
ETC.