Facilitation Techniques In Therapeutic Recreation

This book provides a wide variety of faciliation techniques relevant to therapeutic recreation. Some of the areas covered include adventure therapy, aquatic therapy, anger management, leisure education, therapeutic use of animals, play therapy, and values clarification.

The third edition of Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation was written to be a resource for TR professionals and students so that they can gain insight into some of the facilitation techniques used by TR specialists. The facilitation techniques provided in this edition are not intended to be comprehensive; rather, we attempt to present those techniques that many of the authors implemented while delivering TR services. --

An extensive and up-to-date treatment on the topic of recreational therapy, the eighth edition of Therapeutic Recreation Processes and Techniques: Evidence-Based Recreational Therapy continues to focus on the practice of recreational therapy, with a philosophy of practice that has been consistent since the first edition in 1982. Like prior editions, this new edition attempts to offer a theory-based, evidence-based, client-centered approach to practice, offering many new references and an expanded discussion of facilitation techniques. This edition also emphasizes aspects of practice rated as critical in recreational therapy and offers information on recreational therapy topics such as the helping relationship, leadership, communication skills, and clinical supervision.

Therapeutic Recreation Leadership and Programming arms students with the information they need to succeed as therapeutic recreation specialists. They'll learn the practical aspects of the profession and develop a leadership mind-set. The book focuses on day-to-day tasks of the TRS and integrates ethical considerations into each aspect of the job.

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic recreation programming. Areas covered include the purposes of therapeutic recreation, theoretical and technical aspects, ethics, and multicultural considerations.

Presents a comprehensive and integrated method for program design and evaluation. Uses a systems approach to program planning with step-by-step procedures. Information related to activity analysis, treatment plans, and management concerns are examined.