Is There Room For Therapeutic Recreation In An In-Patient Setting?
By Tony Joyner, CTRS for Wellness Reproductions Yes there is — or there should be! Therapeutic recreation can be beneficial to many areas of care, including drug and alcohol units, psychiatric facilities, and rehabilitation. Recreation helps people find an avenue of escape and stress relief. It provides an opportunity for self-esteem development and enjoyment and allows for the discovery of coping strategies and alternatives to unhealthy behaviors. A recreation specialist’s goals are to provide: • Therapy/Treatment to improve clients’ functional ability • Education to increase client’s awareness and knowledge of the importance of recreation and leisure in a daily routine • Recreation participation to assist the clients to engage in recreational activities, make them aware of activity opportunities available to them, and increase their motivation for future recreational involvement In the “Therapeutic Recreation Service Model,” presented by Peterson and Gunn, there are specific steps t
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- Is There Room For Therapeutic Recreation In An In-Patient Setting?
