Leisure
Use of free time for enjoyment is known as
Leisure
A natural way to get into shape and increase feelings of happiness is
Exercise
What are the 5 domains of Recreation Therapy?
Physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual
True or False: To practice Recreation Therapy, you must be licensed
True. Utah law requires a license to practice recreational therapy.
True or False: Every resident here at Hunter Hollow has a care plan with specific goals that are personalized to them and their overall health and wellbeing
True!
This leisure activity is a form of relaxation and deep breathing.
Meditation/yoga
You could talk to these people about feelings and or depression
Family member, therapist, friend, sponsor, social worker, etc.
What is the Cognitive domain in recreational therapy?
The cognitive domain focuses on developing and enhancing intellectual skills and mental processes. This includes areas like memory, problem solving, attention, and decision making. Activities within this domain aim to stimulate these cognitive functions and improve overall mental well-being.
True or False: Recreational Therapy has powerful effects on mental health
True!
It utilizes engaging activities to improve mood, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, enhance self-esteem, and foster social connections. By promoting physical activity, emotional expression and social interaction, recreational therapy helps individuals develop healthy coping mechanisms and improve their overall well-being.
True or False: Here at Hunter Hollow we have a licensed Recreation Therapist Specialist as an employee
Yes and No.
We all have a license to practice recreation therapy but do not have a degree that specializes in the field; however, we work under the supervision or Kristina who oversees many of the Rocky Mountain facilities who is a Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (as does Kylie who works for her)
This therapeutic activity can be done indoors or outdoors. You can watch fruits flourish and grow.
Gardening
Two ways of improving self-esteem are:
self-affirmations, physical activity, writing.
What is the Emotional domain in recreation therapy?
The emotional domain focuses on a person's ability to experience, express, and manage their emotions in healthy ways. Recreation Therapy utilizes activities to help individuals develop emotional regulation skills, build self-esteem, and cope with stress, anxiety and depression.
True or False: It's Recreation Therapy's job to keep their residents/clients busy
False.
While it involves engaging residents/clients in various activities, the primary purpose is to use recreation and leisure as a therapeutic tool to achieve specific goals related to improving physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual functioning and well-being.
True or False: Activities and Recreation Therapy are the same thing
False.
While recreational therapy involves activities, it differs from general recreational activities by being goal-oriented and planned, with a focus on addressing specific needs and promoting functional improvement.
Recreational Therapy: Purpose-driven, individualized, focus on functional improvement
General Recreational Activities: Enjoyment-focused, not necessarily therapeutic
Three examples of expressive leisure activity include:
Arts, crafts, music, drama, dance, creative writing.
Benefits of developing healthy coping skills include:
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, a better mood, or higher self-esteem, etc.
What is the Social domain in recreational therapy?
The social domain includes improving an individual's ability to interact with others and build relationships. This includes developing social skills, communication, and the capacity to engage in meaningful interactions within group settings.
True or False: Recreational Therapy has a holistic approach to health that treats the whole person-mind, body and spirit, helping individuals live their best lives.
True!
We focus on the person as a whole
What license does Destani have?
TRT - Therapeutic Recreation Technician
It is a licensed professional who has met specific educational, practicum, and examination requirements to work in the field of recreation therapy. TRT's play a vital role in planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programs under the supervision of a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Active leisure pursuits
exercise, bowling, basketball, all sports, walking the dog, running etc.
How to cope with anxiety
Take a time-out, Eat well-balanced meals, Get enough sleep, Exercise daily, Take deep breaths, Count to 10 slowly, Do your best, Accept that you cannot control everything, Welcome humor, Maintain a positive attitude, Get involved, Learn what triggers your anxiety, Talk to someone
What is the Physical domain in recreation therapy?
The physical domain focuses on improving or maintaining an individual's physical health and abilities through engaging in tailored recreational activities. This can include activities like exercise, sports, and other forms of movement, aiming to enhance mobility, strength, flexibility and overall physical well-being.
True or False: Meaningful activity recreation and leisure pursuits enrich our lives with purpose, meaning, and community and are an important part of our overall well-being.
True!
What is our job description in Recreation Therapy?
Help everyone reach their quality of life through recreation interventions and adaptations.