Recreation Therapy Services for Life

Recreation Therapy Services for Life

What is Therapeutic Recreation? Use of treatment, education, and recreation services to help people with illness, disability, and other conditions. Utilize various interventions to treat physical, cognitive, social and emotional conditions to improve overall quality of life.

TREATMENT To improve abilities that enhance independence and make participation in recreation possible Work with other disciplines for the common cause OT,PT, ST,SW, Nurse

EDUCATION Enables individuals to become more informed and active partners in their health care by using activity to cope with stress of illness. Assist with managing their disabilities so they achieve and maintain optimal levels of independence and enter into the community life.

RECREATION To help promote health and growth in a rewarding and enjoyable manner. Assist with avocation and obtaining adaptable equipment.

Therapeutic Recreation Interventions Leisure Education Aquatic Therapy Cognitive Stimulation Horticultural Therapy Rebound Therapy Self-Esteem Stress Management Sensory Stimulation Community Program Inclusion

Leisure Education Using assistive tools to enable the individual to identify activities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Social/Group Activities Solitary Activities Physical Activities Creative Activities Outdoor Activities Spectator Events Passive Games

Examples: Aquatic Therapy Exercise, Increase Sensory Stimulation, Increase Range Of Motion, Stretching, And Relaxation. Swim Skills, Water Games Cognitive Stimulation: Long and Short Term Memory, Attention Span, Problem Solving, Sharing/Communication Skills. Card Games, Picture Games, Group Games Horticulture Therapy Sensory, Creativity, Fine/Gross Motor Skills, Hand/Eye Coordination Planting Seeds, Digging In Dirt, Watering Flowers

Examples: Rebound Therapy Movement, Increase Fitness, Increase Exercise Tolerance, Increase/Decrease Muscle Tone, Balance, Relaxation Rock Climbing, Simon Says, Red Light Green Light, Self-Esteem Identify Personality Traits, Positive Feedback With Peers, Communication Arts And Crafts, Group Games, Leadership Activities, Get To Know You Activities Stress Management Exercise, Increase Motor Skills, Increase Self Worth, Decrease Anxiety Arts And Crafts, Group Games, Aroma Activities, Music Activities Sensory Stimulation Social, Physical (Fine Motor Skills), Relaxation, Use All Senses (Touch, Feel, Smell, Sound) Group/Team Activities, Name That Item Game, Aroma Activities

Community Program Inclusion: Social, Movement, Communication, Self-Esteem, Decrease Anxiety, Attention Span Parks and Recreation Programs, Park Activities, Community Family Events

Cooper Cooper s Family Goal To be able to participate in community activities. Therapeutic Recreation Interventions: Aquatic Therapy Community Program Inclusion Rebound Therapy Self-Esteem Stress Management

Meaghan Goal: To increase activity with family and outside of the home. Therapeutic Recreation Interventions: Aquatic Therapy Community Inclusion Self-Esteem Sensory Stimulation

How does a client get started? Referral is made by case manager, supports coordinator or social worker by phone, fax, or secure email. A Life Therapist will contact the family/guardian to set up an initial evaluation. Following the evaluation, a treatment plan and goals are developed and immediately submitted to care provider. Treatment sessions begin on a weekly basis.

Life Contractors Nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute Certified Carry professional liability insurance Attend continuing education classes annually Flexible schedules to suit client/family needs Provide professional documentation and goal writing to accommodate HIPPA guidelines.

Kristine Schwab, CTRS, ATRIC kristine.schwab@life-ts.com Angie Fenlon, CTRS, CMT, ATRIC angela.fenlon@life-ts.com Ph: 800-925-3152 or 616-828-5492 P.O. Box 90002 Wyoming, Mi 49509 Fax: 855-207-3270