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“Recreational therapy (RT) is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions<\/strong> to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses, disabling conditions, and\/or adverse circumstances to promote psychological and physical health, recovery<\/strong>. and well-being. RT aims to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate<\/strong> the client’s level of functioning and independence in life activities. Recreational Therapists work in a variety of clinical and community settings and utilize their unique expertise<\/strong> to help individuals overcome barriers to well-being and\/or participation in meaningful leisure activities<\/strong>.” – American Therapeutic Recreation Association<\/em> (ATRA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Meaningful Activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recreation and leisure pursuits enrich our lives with purpose, meaning, and community and are an important part of our overall well-being. Recreational Therapists utilize evidence-based practices to help clients develop the skills and confidence needed to engage in meaningful, health-promoting leisure activities. Recreational Therapy can help you feel like you again. – ATRA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Leisure Heals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illness, injury, disability, and adversity can impact our sense of self and leave us feeling lost, along, and adrift. The activities we once enjoyed may no longer feel accessible or meaningful. Recreational Therapists are here to help. We understand that the way you spend your free time is vital to your well-being, and we will partner with you to ensure that your leisure lifestyle remains robust and vibrant. Recreational Therapy treats the whole person, clarifying and prioritizing what matters most to the individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where do Recreational Therapists Work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recreational Therapists are skilled healthcare providers who utilize a systematic process, evidence-based interventions, and purposeful activities to help clients achieve well-being. Recreational Therapists work in a variety of clinical and community settings – from schools, to hospitals, to community programs and beyond – and utilize their unique expertise to help clients overcome barriers to well-being and\/or participation in meaningful activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How? Purposeful Fun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prescribed activity assists individuals in coping with the stress of illness, disability, and adversity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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