Benefits Of Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic recreation is being integrated more in today’s society than ever before. Therapeutic recreation is the use of tools incorporated into recreation activities to help enhance the patient’s learning ability and to improve their cognitive, and physical state. Easier said as learning through play. Therapeutic recreation has and continues to be used in several different patient populations including; clients with mental health issues, cognitive deficits such as brain injuries and dimension, developmental disabilities, children, and many more. There are many positive effects of therapeutic recreation that aid in the comfort and improvement of the clients lifestyle. Although in some serious cases there can be negative outcome that are correlated …show more content…
Before beginning any type of treatment there is a four step planning process that needs to be accessed. First, set priorities following examination of the client 's needs. Second, formulation of goals and general objectives, thirdly, determining strategies. Lastly, selecting the proper methods for that particular client, notify that this will vary as the client varies. Depending on the client’s particular complication many forms of rehabilitation can be used through several different programs, such as; arts, sports, music, outdoor activities, even various classes can help (DRM genesis). Depending on the client 's interest and their impairments that will help determine what rehabilitation activity with help them improve. There are several areas that can be benefited through therapeutic recreation those being; physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and overall general benefits to their well being. All of these aspects being just as important as the other, as a therapeutic rec their main goal is to ensure that the client is only experiencing positive outcomes and …show more content…
Having a secure mental state is one of the most important goals of both the therapeutic rec and the client. When the client has a positive mentality it will result in a much better state of mind after the recovery and will also result in a quicker recovery. There are many emotional benefits of therapeutic recreation, those specifically being the reduction of stress, and depression (DRM genesis). With the decrease levels of stress and depression it will hopefully lead to an improved level of self esteem, and prove that their life has meaning. Which then typically leads to setting and achieving new life goals. In addition to it improving your emotional state, but it then leads to helping improve your cognitive state. One’s cognitive state is based on their mental ability, the main one being improving the client 's mental alertness and attention span. This is extremely important in today’s society as these skills will help you with problem solvings, organizational skills, and the overall development of new skills. All of these aspects needed in helping maintain either or both a job and