Recreational therapy, also known as therapeutic recreation, is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.
Recreational therapy includes, but is not limited to, providing treatment services and recreation activities to individuals using a variety of techniques including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings. Recreational therapists treat and help maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their clients by seeking to reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively. Recreational therapists should not be confused with recreation workers, who organize recreational activities primarily for enjoyment.
Who: Adults 18+ years old.
Where: Denver Metro Area – Specific location is provided when selecting intervention and date.
Michael Zavala, CTRS recieved his Bachelors in Recreational Administration – Concentration in Recreational Therapy at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Since beginning is professional career he started off as Adaptive Instructor with the NSCD in Colorado and later went to supervise the Recreational Therapy Department at a Neurological Rehabilitation Center in Austin, TX. Michael has a passion for introducing others to the benefits of leisure recreation and displaying why it should be a key component to your everyday life.
Recreation Therapy – Adults
Recreation Therapy with Michael Zavala, CTRS
