What's the Expectation?
Someone is talking during group. What should you do?
Listen and give them a chance to speak without interrupting.
Name one thing that makes a group fun.
Games, activities, humor, participation, being creative, learning something new, etc.
You're running late to group. What should you do?
Get to group as soon as possible and communicate with staff if needed.
What is the FIRST thing you do when you enter a rec group?
Have a seat quietly and listen for instructions from staff.
What is one goal of Rec Therapy?
To use fun and meaningful activities to help people build skills and improve their well-being
You don't like the activity we're doing. What is an appropriate way to handle it?
Communicate respectfully, ask questions
Name one thing that can make a group frustrating.
Interruptions, arguing, not listening, distractions, unclear directions, or inappropriate behavior.
You don't want to go to group. What should you do?
Talk to staff about why you're struggling to attend rather than simply refusing or walking away.
Why is it important to take care of the supplies we use in Rec Therapy?
So everyone can continue using them and we can keep having different activities available.
Why is it important to have fun and enjoyable activities in your life?
They can help improve your mood, reduce stress, give you something positive to look forward to, and support overall well-being.
Someone says something you disagree with. What should you do?
Respectfully disagree or choose not to engage in an argument.
What can you do to help make sure everyone gets a chance to participate in group?
Take turns, listen to others, avoid interrupting, and give everyone an opportunity to join in.
You're frustrated with an activity and want to leave. What could you do?
Ask for a break, talk to staff, or use a coping skill instead of walking out.
What does it mean to misuse a supply?
Using something in a way it wasn't intended to be used or in a way that could damage it or create a safety issue.
How can learning new hobbies and activities benefit you?
They can help you discover things you enjoy, build confidence, learn healthy ways to spend your free time, develop new skills, and give you activities you can continue doing in the future.
You are getting frustrated during group. What are some things you could do?
Take a break if allowed, use a coping skill, ask for help, or communicate how you're feeling appropriately.
What can youth do to make groups better?
Participate, listen, respect others, follow expectations, encourage peers, and communicate appropriately
You are participating in a group activity and another person is distracting you or making it difficult to focus. What could you do?
Stay calm, focus on the activity, respectfully ask them to stop if appropriate, or ask staff for help instead of arguing or reacting negatively.
Why is it important to clean up after yourself?
It shows respect for the space, staff, and other youth and makes sure the next group can use the area.
What is Rec Therapy?
Rec Therapy uses activities, games, hobbies, and recreation to help people learn and practice skills that can improve their everyday lives.
You notice another youth is having a hard time participating. What could you do?
Encourage them, give them space, or offer appropriate support without pressuring them
If you could create your own Rec Therapy group, what would you include?
Any appropriate activity, game, creative project, movement activity, topic, or hobby they would enjoy.
You notice someone is being left out of an activity. What could you do?
Include them when appropriate, invite them to participate, or ask staff for help.
Name 5 ways you can show respect during groups?
Why can learning and practicing skills during Rec Therapy be useful in everyday life?
Because the skills we practice during activities like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, managing frustration, and making positive choices can also be used at home, at school, with friends, and in other situations.