What Is Therapeutic Recreation?
"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.
The purpose of the RT process is to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual functioning in order to facilitate full participation in life. Services are provided or directly supervised by a “Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist” (CTRS).
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." (NCTRC.org)
At Growing Minds Farm, we offer specific classes for private groups for exceptional beings of all ages and abilities. Our classes are modified to meet all needs and we have plenty of helping hands. We focus on horticulture therapy, animal therapy, arts, music, adventures, active games, socializing and more. Our classes are held outside as we learn through nature and connecting with one another. In addition, all of our classes encompass any ability as we provide the needs to the best of our abilities to have someone work one on one with your child during our camps and series.
If you are interested in bringing your group to the farm for a field trip just email us!
"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.
The purpose of the RT process is to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual functioning in order to facilitate full participation in life. Services are provided or directly supervised by a “Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist” (CTRS).
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." (NCTRC.org)
At Growing Minds Farm, we offer specific classes for private groups for exceptional beings of all ages and abilities. Our classes are modified to meet all needs and we have plenty of helping hands. We focus on horticulture therapy, animal therapy, arts, music, adventures, active games, socializing and more. Our classes are held outside as we learn through nature and connecting with one another. In addition, all of our classes encompass any ability as we provide the needs to the best of our abilities to have someone work one on one with your child during our camps and series.
If you are interested in bringing your group to the farm for a field trip just email us!