Alternative Activities
You enjoy walking but it is not safe to walk in the area that you live in. Name 2 other places you could go.
Acceptable answers: parks, malls, community centers, other neighborhoods (with caution), etc.
You love trying new foods, but need to find a place that fits your budget. What is one resource that you can use to help you figure out where to go?
Acceptable answers: Google, yelp, etc. or word of mouth (ask friends, coworkers, family for recommendations)
Your child wants to go see a movie at the theatre. You do not have a car and it is raining outside, which is preventing you from walking. What can you do at home? Name 3 activities.
Acceptable answers: Have a movie night at home, build a fort, go outside and play in the rain, play board games
You have just lost a friend (you are not friends anymore). What barriers might stop you from engaging in leisure? Name 2.
Acceptable answers: Social anxiety, awkwardness, fear, embarrassment, etc.
You love to run, but you can no longer run because of a past knee injury. What activities might offer the same benefits as running? Name 1 activity and the benefit it offers.
Acceptable answers: walking, yoga, swimming, volunteering at running events
You enjoy expressing yourself through art, but have limited formal supplies due to cost. What are alternative materials you could use to create art? Name 4 materials and how you would use them.
Acceptable answers: any kind of low cost materials like newspapers, water color, cell phone photography, reused or repurposed items or materials
You want to explore a new area of Richmond, but the area is too far to walk. What are your options for transportation? Name at least 2.
Acceptable answers: Utilizing your network of family and friends, taking the bus (GRTC website maps routes), uber/lyft (if you have the means). Walk as far as you can, uber the rest of the way; Bird scooters
It is a scorching summer day in Richmond (too hot to play outside). Your child says that they are bored. Name 3 activities you could do inside.
Acceptable answers: scavenger hunts (at-home lists found online), board games, card games, the floor is lava and sock wrestling (if space is available), etc.
You have just sustained a physical injury. What barriers might stop you from engaging in leisure activities? Name 3.
Acceptable answers: limited mobility and endurance, stigma, physical appearance, etc.
You were previously enrolled in classes but had to drop out due to life events. You love to learn and want to find activities that offer that benefit even if you cannot re-enroll at this moment. Name 2 activities you could do.
Acceptable answers: Take a free class online, go to the library and read about new things, learn a new skill from a friend, learn to cook something new, take a class at a community center or local business (offering free or low cost learning)
You love to go shopping at the mall in your free time, but if you are not careful, you might go over your budget for the month! How might you get your fashion fix? Name 3 alternative activities
Acceptable answers: window shopping, thrifting or second hand stores, clothing swaps, restyling clothing you already own (have a fashion show), picking up sowing, reading magazines and other publications, following pinterest boards to keep up with trends
You want to learn more about a particular activity that you are interested in exploring. What resources can help you to learn more about that activity in your area? Name at least 3.
Acceptable answers: Google, social media (facebook groups, tik tok, instagram, pinterest), local community centers and libraries, etc.
Your child’s best friend just moved away and they are craving social interaction with other children their age. Name 3 activities that could help them to interact with other children.
Acceptable answers: Enroll children in community centers, karate, dance class, gymnastics, sports teams, play groups. Attend church groups, family functions
You have just moved to a new city and do not know anyone around you. What barriers might stop you from engaging in leisure activities? Name 3.
Acceptable answers: social anxiety, unfamiliarity with surroundings, safety concerns, limited transportation, etc.
You enjoy gardening but you no longer live in a house with a backyard. Gardening gave you the opportunity to work with your hands. Name 2 activities you could do that offer the same benefits.
Acceptable answers: crocheting or knitting, sowing, woodworking, pottery-making, painting, drawing, crafting
You love parties and socializing but you know that doing those activities are going to make it difficult for you to maintain your sobriety. Name 3 other places or activities where you might gain the level of social interaction that you are looking for.
Acceptable answers: Daytime festivals, food festivals, cultural events, community events and exercise groups, etc.
You want to get connected with individuals with the same interests as you. What resources can help you do this?
Acceptable answers: Case managers, social workers, Social media, etc.
Bonus points if OTs are mentioned
Your child sees an advertisement on TV for Dave & Busters. Unfortunately, you work on the weekends and cannot take them during the week because it's a school night. What activities might you do instead that simulate the kinds of activities you might find at D&B?
Acceptable answers: at-home game nights, karaoke nights, scavenger hunts, make home-made pizza, play dance dance revolution (free versions online)
You have just just started a new job with different hours from your previous. You are no longer able to do many of the activities that you were once able to. Why might that be? Name 3 reasons.
Acceptable answers: change in wages, change in shift timing, job could require a longer commute (less time for fun activities), job could be more physically demanding, etc.
You enjoyed the fast paced life of the streets, but now that you are clean, what kinds of activities can you do that offer similar levels of exhilaration? Name 2 activities and the benefits they offer.
Acceptable answers: volunteering, amusement parks, biking, karate, kayaking, whitewater rafting, etc.