Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

What Is It?

A profession that uses Treatment, Education, and Recreation Services to assist people with disabilities develop and use their leisure.

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES

• Physical

• Mental

• Emotional

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

PHYSICAL DISABILITES• Cerebral Palsy• Head Injury• Multiple Sclerosis• Spinal Cord Injuries• Muscular Dystrophy• Arthritis

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

MENTAL DISABILITIES

• Mental Retardation

• Developmentally Disabled

• Alzheimer’s

• Dementia

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

EMOTIONAL ILLNESSES• Anxiety Disorders

• Eating Disorders

• Schizophrenia

• Clinical Depression

• Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

EMPLOYMENT SETTINGS

• Clinical

• Residential

• Community

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

CLINICAL SETTINGS• Psychiatric Facilities

• Pediatric Hospitals

• Acute Care Hospitals

• Nursing Homes

• Rehabilitation Hospitals

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS• Group Homes

• Adult Day Care Centers

• Centers for Independent Living

• Substance Abuse Facilities

• Correctional Facilities

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

COMMUNITY SETTINGS• Public and Private Schools

• Special Olympics

• Park Districts

• Community Mental Health Centers

• Colleges and Universities

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

TREATMENT EDUCATION RECREATIONLeisure

CounselingCommunity Out

TripsSpecial Events

Cognitive Games Leisure Education Music

Arts and Crafts Adventure Challenging

Groups

Dance

Exercise Sports Drama

Sensory Stimulation

Camps Independent Living Skills

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

Spiritual

Physical

Mental

Emotional Social

Quality of Life

Employment Salary

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

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BENEFITS OF A CAREER IN RECREATION THERAPY

• Job Security• Fun Work Environments• Flexible Hours• On the Job Training• Opportunities For Advancement

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

WEBSITES

• http://www.ilrta.org

• http://www.atra-tr.org

• http://www.nctrc.org/

Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless

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Recreation Therapy

Benefits are Endless