Expectations
What is the proper way to check in at the start of group?
By stating an emotion you are feeling and a therapeutic goal you can work on in group.
Good is not an emotion
and participation is an expectation for session.
Recreation Therapy is P.E.
False,
Recreation Therapy is part of your treatment and we create a variety of activities for you to meet the treatment goals we have set for you.
What kind of goals do you think dodgeball is working on?
Good sportsmanship
Emotional regulation
Positive communication
How many rec staff are there?
8
Mr. Cordell, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Delbert, Coach C, Ms. Erin, Ms Lauryn, Ms Kristen and Ms. Rijeka
Is Mine field a low level or high level?
and what does it work on ?
Low level,
Frustration tolerance, good sportsmanship, maintaining personal boundaries.
Do the warm up activity announced by Rec staff and then to either
1.) Circle up in the center of the gym
2.) Or sit on the bleachers and wait for further instruction
Recreation Therapy ALWAYS has to be high level.
False,
Rec therapy can be low level or high level activities. Rec staff chose the activity a week in advance and it based on the treatment goals we have set for you.
It helps us monitor how well you are progression in your treatment.
What year was Recreation Therapy invented?
What does a relay race work on?
Turn taking, positive communication, emotional regulation.
Leave all equipment alone until given further instruction. Do not pick up anything unless directed by staff. When picking up equipment please calmly place all materials by the speaker unless directed otherwise by staff.
Participating in recreation therapy is an expectation for group.
True,
Rec therapy is part of your treatment and we monitor if you meet your treatment goals.
What Kind of goals am I working on while playing Uno, or any other card game?
Patience
Turn taking
Frustration tolerance
Is recreation therapy just for kids?
False,
Rec therapy can be utilized for everyone no matter the age.
What is a high level activity?
An activity that gets you running around and involves an increased heart rate, and breathing and utilizes a intense physical effort.
( Dodgeball, kickball, line tag etc.)
If rec staff assign me to a team, what is the expectation?
To join the assigned team, unless your staff tell say their is an unsafe reason on why you can't be on that team.
Please use appropriate language and communication with your team members.
Recreation Therapy is different than your residential gym time.
True. Rec therapy's purpose is not to get your energy out, it is to work on certain goals to help you progress in your treatment.
When debriefing an activity, I should be an active participant and identify what skills were being worked on in group.
Yes, we encourage you to be an active participant in the group debrief because it helps know if you're able to identify the importance of the goals worked on in the session.
Recreation Therapy does what to my mental health?
It helps reduce stress, boost mood, and help improve cognitive functioning.
What is a low level activity?
Light exercises that typically do not create an increase heart rate or heavy breathing
( Mine field, chain reaction, trivia horse and Mafia)
When checking out what is expected of me to do?
Sit on the bleachers and engage in the group debrief appropriately.
Next check out by stating an appropriate emotion you are feeling and state how you met your personal goal in group.
I can refuse rec any time I want to with no repercussions
False. You have the choice to refuse participating in recreation therapy but it will be documented in your chart that you refused to participate in the treatment session.
Recreation therapy goals do not matter.
Wrong.
We create weekly plans and document on your progress everyday to help you transition to your next phase.
What are some recreation therapy groups we do outside of the building?
5k
Canoeing
Swimming
Sporting events
Low ropes course
We always have to do 2 activities when I come to Rec Therapy?
False, Sometimes we will do 2 activities but we do not always switch to another activity. The set activity when you come to group is done to help you reach the goals set by rec staff. It is up to the staff running your group if it is appropriate to switch the activity.