Domains and Types of Programs
One example of an intellectual activity offered to our residents.
What is..
Trivia, Word Games, Puzzles, Dominoes, Bingo, Jingo, Jackpot, Board Games and Card Games?
Number of Recreational Therapists and Activity Aides we have at Norfinch.
What is..
One- RT
Five- AA's?
This person began and founded recreational therapy in the 1850's citing that "recreation experiences can be drawn upon to improve the human condition".
Who is..
Florence Nightingale?
Benefits of leisure activities in the workplace.
What is..
better problem solving, improved work ethic, and improved creativity? (Heights.com)
Benefits of Recreation Therapy.
What is..
Three examples of spiritual programs offered to our residents.
What is...
Time in Nature (sitting or walking outdoors), Church/Religious services, Hymn Singing and scripture/reading spiritual literature?
Settings where Recreation Therapists are qualified to work.
What is..
Hospitals, Long Term Care, Retirement Homes, Day Programs, Rehabilitation Programs, Treatment Centres and Private Practice?
Early 1970's provided entertainment activities as a means of this practice, hardly using recreation as a medium for rehabilitative or increased adjustment.
What is..
Diversionary? (CTRA)
Participating in Leisure Activities is beneficial for mental and physical health, True or False?
What is..
True?
Individual/One to One Programs Focus on This.
What is..
Sparking Joy, connecting with previous interests and ensuring residents who may be more introverted or prefer to be on their own are engaged in programs of meaning to them?
Two examples of emotional programs offered to our residents.
What is..
Painting, Hand Massages, Manicures, Colouring and music activities (IPad, DVD's or other sources)?
Recreational Therapists Roles and Purpose.
What is..
Working with persons who may benefit from assistance with quality of life, Help people maximize their independence, make necessary adaptations to recreation opportunities to allow for full and successful participation and to educate others about the skills and resources available and required to participate in recreation and leisure (TRO)?
The leisure and well being model was founded by Colleen Hood and Cynthia Carruthers in this year.
What is..
2007? (prezi.com)
Leisure Interests May Change As We Grow Older, True or False?
What is...
True. Some may have barriers that prevent them from participating in the same activities that they enjoyed in younger years; however, almost all activities can be adapted accordingly to assist in engagement and leading a purposeful and meaningful life.
This type of therapy allows residents to develop kinships with those who are in the same stage of life or are dealing with the similar challenges. It also supports creating bonds and supportive friendships.
What is..
Group Programs/Group Programming?
Four examples of physical programs completed with our residents.
What is...
Balloon Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Ball Bounce, Target Practice, Dice Toss, Bowling and Walk and Talk?
Difference between Recreation Therapists and Activity Aides.
What is..
Recreation Therapists use recreation, leisure, and play as treatment modalities to support purposeful and meaningful interventions that are based on individual strengths and values, and are guided by assessments. (CTRA)
Activity Aides implement activation or leisure programs to meet the various physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs of residents and assists in monitoring their needs and progress. (Muskoka ON)?
The origins of the term "Therapeutic Recreation" was developed by __ ___.
Who is..
Beatrice Hill in the late 1950's-early 1960's.
Physical Activity Engagement (even at a low level) has shown to increase life expectancy. True or False?
What is..
In general, true.
The researchers even saw benefit at low levels of activity. For example, people who said they got half of the recommended amount of physical activity still added 1.8 years to their life.
Means to identify what programs and events are happening in the community.
What is...
Orientation Boards, Monthly Calendars, Chalkboards, Programs Team Members, Townhall Meetings, Newsletters and the DRP.
The five domains of leisure in order.
What is...
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social and Spiritual?
Definition of Therapeutic Recreation by TRO (Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario).
What is...
Therapeutic Recreation is a process that utilizes functional intervention, education and recreation participation to enable persons with physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social limitations to acquire and/or maintain the skills, knowledge and behaviours that will allow them to enjoy their leisure optimally, function independently with the least amount of assistance and participate as fully as possible in society?
Recreation Therapy has just recently begin to gain attraction as a profession. True or False?
What is..
True? Although it has been around for over a century, therapeutic recreation was not a common field to pursue as a career and profession until the past decade or so.
You need to be a member of a recognized and certifiable organization associated with recreational therapy in order to practice in Ontario. True or False?
What is...
Usually. Most job requirements will include and preference hiring someone with a membership to a certifiable organization in Ontario or Canada.
Alternative Therapies Commonly Used by Therapeutic Recreation Settings.
What is..
Art Therapy, Doll Therapy, Montessori, Pet Therapy and Music Therapy?