What is Recreation Therapy?
Recreation Therapy offers its clients the skills and tools needed to function in society and increase one’s quality of life. Recreational therapists are healthcare providers who use recreational therapy interventions for improved functioning of individuals with illness or disabling conditions. Recreational therapy is a medical modality that uses therapy, in the form of recreation and education as a means of meeting one’s physical, mental, emotional and social goals.
Benefits of Recreation Therapy
Promoting Independence - Recovering basic Motor functioning - Reducing Depression - Improving Reasoning - Recuperating Body Mechanics - Building Confidence - Diminishing Stress - Moderating Anxiety - Boosting Coping Abilities - Refining Socialization Skills - Restoring Energy - Documenting Improvements and Reactions