History of TR
What year can TR be traced back to?
1850's
What is Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation Therapy?
A “process that utilizes functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation” with individuals as a means to reduce or eliminate the limitations and impacts of an illness/disability.
TR uses play, leisure and recreation as a tool to meet the needs and goals of their clients.
What is a goal?
A general direction of intent; aim; what you hope the client will accomplish
What is leisure?
Use of free time for enjoyment/pleasure
What populations do Recreation Therapists work with?
People of all ages; geriatrics, paediatrics, young adults and adults; people with illnesses/disabilities; people who have impairments/limitations
How did TR come about OR who started the movement?
Florence Nightingale believed that recreation participation could improve the human condition.
What is the purpose/goals of TR?
Purpose: Improve quality of life, health and well-being, build and maintain knowledge, skills and behaviour, reduce or eliminate the negative impacts of illnesses/disabilities, provide enjoyment, meaning and purpose, etc.
Goals: Increase confidence, attention/focus, fine/gross motor skills, physical literacy, emotional regulation, etc.
What is an objective?
A measurable description of a performance you want the client to demonstrate; how to reach the goal
Three benefits to leisure
Improves quality of life, increases confidence/self-esteem, provides a sense of accomplishment, reduces stress, enhances pleasure/enjoyment, etc.
What settings do Recreation Therapists work in?
Long-term care facilities, hospice, hospitals, rehabilitation programs, correctional facilities, mental health and addiction treatment centres, community centres, etc.
What did the American Red Cross title the TR service during the wars?
Hospital Recreation Work
What is the purpose of recreation participation?
To provide opportunities for fun, enjoyment, and self-expression within an organized delivery system
What are the five domains of health in TR?
Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual
Three barriers to leisure
Lack of time, money, transportation, resources/equipment, motivation/energy, support, etc.
True or false: Recreation Therapists only work with people with disabilities
False: Recreation Therapists can also work with individuals of all ages and abilities, or people with illnesses (i.e. a patient diagnosed with cancer)
When did TR gain popularity in other populations?
1900's
What is leisure education?
Focuses on the development of leisure-related skills, attitudes, and knowledge, and involves four components (leisure awareness, social interaction skills, leisure resources, and leisure activity skills)
What does APIED stand for?
Assessment, Plan, Implement, Evaluate, Document
Five different recreation categories used in TR
Arts and crafts, drama, dance and movement, sports, games, animal-assisted therapy, etc.
True or false: An individual running an arts and crafts program is considered a therapeutic recreation program
False: A therapeutic recreation program consists of a systematic process (i.e. APIED) led by a qualified/certified Recreation Therapist