The 5 Domains of Leisure
Cotton is a traditional fabric for this activity of making blankets into colourful art.
What is Quilting?
Creative Domain
A big winter storm has blown through town! The power is out (no generator) and the roads are closed.
Name activities that you could do that would fall under the
Physical Domain
Creative Domain
Sensory Domain
Cognitive Domain
(These activities can be indoors or outdoors)
Physical Domain: Snow Shoeing, build a fort, have a snowball fight, yoga, stretch
Creative Domain: Journal, draw, decorate etc.
Sensory Domain: Mindfulness, meditation, aroma therapy (candles/woodstove)
Cognitive Domain: Read, word puzzles, jigsaw etc.
Name three people (social resources) that can help you access a new activity in your community?
1. Recreation Therapist
2. Support worker (case manager/ social worker)
3. Friends/family/coworker
4. Recreation facility staff
5. Librarian
List examples of mindfulness activities.
What are the benefits of participating in Mindfulness activities?
Mandalas, zentangle, neurographic art, meditation, deep breathing, journaling
Mindfulness APPS.
Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness : Dialectical Behavior Therapy
It is impossible to make new friends later in life.
The process of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in a forest focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature.
What is Shinrin-Yoku?
Also know as forest bathing.
Leisure Domain- Sensory/spiritual
Name three Recreation activities you have enjoyed/tried while in Hospital?
Yay for trying something new!
This program is intended to ensure Barrie residents have an opportunity to participate in recreation programs and activities regardless of their financial situation.
What is the rec ACCESS program?
The City provides a wide range of recreation and physical activity programs. While subsidized by tax revenues from Barrie citizens, these programs often include a registration fee to offset program costs. The recACCESS program is a fee assistance program that provides support to low-income families and individuals in Barrie by providing qualifying participants with a recPASS membership, and children and youth credits that can be applied to the registration fee for qualifying programs and activities.
recACCESS Application | City of Barrie
The act of writing down positive thoughts/messages to alleviate feelings of stress and depression.
What is gratitude journaling?
Work is the only important part of a happy healthy life.
False- Leisure and recreation time is essential to a happy healthy balanced life.
This form of Chinese martial art is also known to improve balance and and relieve stress?
What is Tai Chi?
Leisure Domains- physical/sensory/spiritual
Scenario: Your friend wakes up and is feeling low, they were hoping to get started on a new fitness goal "Swimming at the local pool 1x per week for 45 minutes"
What steps can your friend make for reaching this goal?
1. Write it on your calendar
2. Alert on your phone/reminder
3. Pack your bag the night before
4. Plan to meet a friend at the pool
If you were interested a new activity, where could you borrow Fishing kits?
What is the Library of Things?
“Library of Things”
Have you discovered ALL your library has to offer? We have way more than just books to borrow! Our Library of Things collection has an amazing selection of unique items and resources that you can access for free with your library card.
Example: Pickle Ball kits, musical instruments, board games, provincial park passes
Name an activity that supports building relationships/friendships?
Playing cards/games, sports, cooking, camping
The Barrie CHL team is called the Barrie Bulls.
False: Barrie CHL team is called the Barrie Colts.
List as many leisure activities that start with "S" in one minute.
Skiing, snorkeling, scrabble, socializing, soccer, skating, swimming
Cognitive Domain
You work fulltime/care for children/pets/parents etc.
What is your barrier to leisure?
How would you jump over this leisure hurdle?
Your leisure barriers could be time, finances, health, motivation etc.
Plan: Write down the benefits of participating in leisure you enjoy.
Schedule your leisure. Look at how you spend your time. Find moments of free time. Avoid distractions/passive leisure.
There are many activities offered at your local Recreation Centers. List examples of these activities.
Can you get to 10?
Dance, Zumba, Yoga, public skate, swimming, pickle ball, aqua fit, basketball, volleyball, seniors programs
Where is the Library in RVH?
Where is the Chapel in RVH?
1. Second floor before gift shop.
2. First floor- past Tim Hortons around the corner to the left.
Algonquin park is the largest Provincial Park in Ontario.
False: Algonquin Park is the THIRD largest provincial park after Polar Bear and Wabakimi. It is the oldest provincial park in Ontario, opened in 1893.
What is the zone called in front of the pickle ball net?
The Kitchen
Your friend is new to the area and is hoping to see some animals?
Where could they go to see a...
Giraffe?
Kittens/Puppies?
Loon?
Animals are amazing!!!
Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood.
This APP can help a person find trails for hiking/biking and running.
What is the ALLTrails APP?
What are the Mental Health benefits for engaging in physical activity?
Endorphins also help boost your mood, triggering feelings of satisfaction and optimism. Exercise also triggers the body to release serotonin which can help alleviate symptoms of depression.
Reduced Stress
Research has shown that something as simple as a 10 minute walk at a moderate-brisk pace will lower levels of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline and contribute to a more relaxed feeling. Exercise that focuses on mindfulness, such as yoga, can help interrupt the flow of negative thoughts that is common to sufferers of anxiety.
The meatloaf is the best dinner at RVH.
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