BENEFITS OF RECREATION THERAPY
PHYSICAL BENEFITS
Increase mobility & strength
Improve endurance
Restore function
Enhance immune system
Improve blood pressure
Tension reduction
More restful sleep
Higher energy levels
SOCIAL BENEFITS
Improve communication skills
Increase social confidence
Decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness
Develop interpersonal skills
Ability to demonstrate reciprocal relationship skills
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS
Increased emotion regulation
Feelings of autonomy
A sense of meaning
Improve self-determination
Increased optimism
COGNITIVE BENEFITS
Increased ability to attend
Improved memory
Better concentration and focus
Developed goal-setting skills
Ability to follow directions
Enhanced problem-solving
"The end of labor is to gain leisure."
~ Aristotle
EXAMPLES OF THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
- Adapted Sports
- Therapeutic Swimming
- Adapted Exercise
- Hiking
- Nature Therapy
- Community Outings
- Life Skill Development
- Social Skill Development
- Trip and Vacation Support
- Companionship
- Animal Therapy
- Music and Memory
- Spiritual Services
- Guided Meditation
- Memory Care
- Mindfulness
- Journal Writing
- Creative Process Therapies
(Cooking, Baking, & Art)