This class examined the multifaceted aspects of the profession and practice of Recreational Therapy (RT). Course content focused on an understanding of RT definitions, philosophical and theoretical perspectives, service delivery models, and the RT process.
Videos that represent Recreational Therapy in the following setting...
1. Behavioral Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3L_551osJo
Therapeutic cards to understand feelings and expressing/voicing them in a unique way.
b. Geriatrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-5LdT9zHPM
Using music/rhythm to obtain composure and control.
c. Physical Medicine/ Physical Rehab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He0Y30f6p6E
Using aquatic therapy to strengthen physical limitations or learning new ways to adapt.
d. Intellectual Disabilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEmfbw2BuJI
Art Therapy to allow opportunities of expression.
Special recreation services focuses specifically on special population groups, those individuals with disabilities. Inclusive recreation is an ongoing drive of programs and facilities to allow all individuals the opportunity to experience leisure in mainstream society. In my mind inclusive recreation is breaking down barriers that mainstream society sets between them and special needs while special recreation is more catering to those special needs separate from mainstream.
