Download or read book Recreational Therapy Director The Comprehensive Guide written by Viruti Shivan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the world of Recreational Therapy with our authoritative guide, "Recreational Therapy Director - The Comprehensive Guide." This book is a treasure trove of knowledge for both aspiring and seasoned recreational therapy directors, offering a deep dive into the multifaceted role of leadership in therapeutic recreation. It covers a range of essential topics including program development, team management, therapeutic strategies, and compliance with healthcare regulations. The guide also delves into the nuances of working with diverse client populations and addresses the challenges of adapting recreational activities to meet individual needs. In addition, readers will find valuable insights into budget management, resource allocation, and the integration of technology in recreational therapy. This comprehensive resource is written with clarity and precision, ensuring it is accessible to professionals at all levels of their career. It serves as an essential reference for those aiming to excel in this dynamic and rewarding field. Please note that this book does not contain any images or illustrations to avoid copyright issues, focusing solely on delivering high-quality, informative content.
Download or read book I m a Recreational Therapy Director written by Shariful Journal Notebook and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specifications: Cover Finish: Matte Dimensions: 6" x 9 Interior: Blank, White Paper, Lined Pages: 100
Download or read book Lessons Learned written by David R. Austin and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a personalised approach and a fresh, bold guide for students and practitioners in recreational therapy. This thought-provoking, inspiring, and accessible text will help the next generation of recreational therapists to find purpose, meaning, and fulfilment in their own lives and to bring health and happiness to their clients. Sections include: Understanding Recreational Therapy, Approaches to Recreational Therapy, Conceptual Foundations of Recreational Therapy, Working with Groups, The Recreational Therapist, Techniques for Recreational Therapists, Social Psychology and Recreational Therapy, and What to Do and Not Do as a Recreational Therapist.
Download or read book Management Functions in Recreational Therapy written by David R. Austin and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides students and practitioners with perspectives on the management of recreational therapy heretofore unavailable to them. Many of the management concepts apply to middle level managers, but the focus of the book is on first-line recreational therapy managers and the areas of management identified by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). In-depth coverage is given to the five basic functions of management: planning, organization, staffing, influencing, and controlling. In addition, chapters are provided on key concepts integral to the management of recreational therapy programs. Included are chapters on internship supervision, clinical supervision, volunteer management, and managing marketing. The final chapter, Issues and Concerns for Managers, is unique in that it contains areas of substantial importance to managers that have received little attention in the recreational therapy literature. The format for the book is readable and easy to follow. Each chapter lists objectives for the chapter, gives definitions of key terms used within the chapter, and ends with a conclusion or summary of the chapter.
Download or read book Study Guide for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification Examination written by Norma J. Stumbo and published by Sagamore Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the Study Guide is to assist candidates in preparing for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification's (NCTRC) national certification examination for Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. The Study Guide will: a) provide information on reducing test anxiety and improving test performance; and b) provide numerous sample questions, similar to those actually found on the exam, which will allow candidates to practice and self-assess their own readiness for the test.
Download or read book Recreational Therapist Career written by Anne Johnson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-25 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In clear, easy-to-grasp language, the author covers many of the topics that you will need to know in order to win your dream job and be the first in line for a promotion.
Download or read book A Study Guide for National Certification in Therapeutic Recreation written by Gerald S. O'Morrow and published by Venture Pub. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Therapeutic Recreation Leadership and Programming written by Robin Kunstler and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2010-06-14 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapeutic Recreation Leadership and Programming will help students learn the essential aspects of professional practice while developing a leadership mind-set. The book focuses on the day-to-day responsibilities of the therapeutic recreation specialist (TRS) while integrating ethical considerations into each aspect of the job. Readers will learn how to perform the daily work of a TRS while maintaining the highest ethical standards of the profession. The book details · the principles, theories, and codes of ethics that will form the foundation of specialists’ understanding of the field and set the stage for practice; · the knowledge, skills, and leadership principles that TRSs will need in order to help their clients accomplish therapeutic outcomes; · strategies that will guide TRSs in planning a wide range of programs and services, including information on frequently encountered health problems, major program areas, facilitation strategies, and client and program evaluation; and · methods for program organization and delivery that will prepare specialists to offer a regular schedule of therapeutic recreation programs that meet the needs of all of their clients, whether in group or individual settings. The book will arm students with the information and tools they need in order to succeed as therapeutic recreation specialists. It familiarizes students with their future clients by describing the health concerns most often encountered in therapeutic settings. Case studies for the most common concerns provide students with concrete examples of how programming works in various clinical settings. The book also provides specific recreation activities from five major program areas, along with information on the effectiveness of the activities, risk management concerns, and implementation strategies. Step-by-step instructions for structuring, planning, and leading both group and one-on-one sessions will prepare students to implement programs in a wide variety of settings. Stories from professionals in the field, examples of real and hypothetical clients, and case studies show students how to use the principles they’ve learned when leading programs. Learning activities help them to further explore the concepts in each chapter, and highlight boxes emphasize key ideas related to each chapter’s content. An instructor guide is available to course adopters at www.HumanKinetics.com/TherapeuticRecreationLeadershipandProgramming.
Download or read book The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports written by Glenn M. Wong and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides an overview of what students should consider and expect from the varied career options available to them in the sports industry. This book answers the questions students are most likely to have, including what courses they should take, the areas of study available to them, the salary they can expect to earn after graduation, and how they can get the job of their dreams. This essential guide will help increase sutdents' likelihood of finding careers in the highly competitve sports industry."--
Download or read book Recreational Therapy Assessment written by Thomas K. Skalko and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The profession of recreational therapy relies on the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate the services offered to clients. Determining what those services will be requires a complex assessment process in which therapeutic recreation specialists, recreational therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals integrate client assessment with the classification from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). Recreational Therapy Assessment is an evidence-based guide that illustrates best practices in performing those assessments in different settings so the needs of each client can be addressed. Recreational Therapy Assessment provides direction on how to assess clients in order to determine their specific needs. The first book of its kind structured to facilitate program planning at an individualized level, readers will find assessment protocols for various consumer groups: Older adults Mental health consumers Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities People with physical disabilities Those from diverse cultural backgrounds Of particular value to readers is understanding how the ICF classification system can aid and affirm assessment goals and outcomes, and how practitioners can better integrate their services with those of other members of an interdisciplinary team of providers. The chapters include practical examples, case studies, reflection questions, and learning activities to promote student understanding and assist in the assessment and classification process. Conducting effective consumer assessments is a vital skill for both current and future professionals in the field of recreational therapy. Recreational Therapy Assessment will prepare readers to perform those assessments to help them plan and implement customized services for a range of clients.
Download or read book Therapeutic Recreation Processes Techniques written by David R. Austin and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 7th edition has been extensively updated and revised in order to offer a sound knowledge base, current techniques, and the latest evidence upon which to base practice. In fact, the subtitle, "Evidence-Based Recreational Therapy", has been added to emphasise the importance of evidence-based practice in recreational therapy. Today recreational therapists must possess a broad knowledge base that offers them a foundation for practice. This book explores how to practice recreational therapy yet provides theoretical and empirical evidence to support practice.
Download or read book Recreational Therapy Handbook of Practice written by Heather R. Porter and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) is a new classification system that RTs will be using within the next few years. The RT Handbook prepares you to use it. Every code and the coding process are described in detail. This book is packed with practical how-to information on assessing, treating, adapting, and documenting every physical, cognitive, and social skill you can possibly think of. Over 30 diagnoses that are common to RT practice are reviewed in an easy-to-read format. Detailed information about the RT approaches and interventions for each diagnosis are provided ... and the interventions are even in the book. Over 35 techniques and concepts are provided along with handouts and practical how-to information ... and all of them tie back to the ICF codes. The book also reviews common pieces of therapy equipment and explains how to use it, why to use it, and how to get it.
Download or read book Study Guide for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification Examination 5th Ed Book Flashcards Bundle written by NORMA J. FOLKERTH STUMBO (JEAN E.) and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-31 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compare our prices! The purpose of this study guide is to assist candidates in preparing for the NCTRC national certification examination for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. 850 flashcards (included in the bundle and separately) on the 6 topic areas of the test: Foundational knowledge; Assessment; Documentation; Implementation; Administration of TR; Advancement of the profession. We are excited to tell you that this fifth edition of the Study Guide for the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification Examination has changed significantly from previous editions. This is largely due to two reasons: (a) the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) has recently updated the Job Analysis, which helps structure the content of the test, and (b) the computerized test has a newer format of a 150-item test. Therefore, we have restructured the Study Guide to align more closely with the most recent NCTRC exam content and format. In addition, weve added over 100 new items for a total of over 850 practice test items! The Study Guide offers over 250 random practice items, plus four practice exams, each with 150 items distributed across the job analysis that mirrors the national exam. In preparing this Study Guide, we had a twofold mission: (a) to provide information that helps candidates reduce test anxiety and maximize test performance and (b) to provide numerous sample questions, similar to those actually found on the exam, that will allow candidates to practice and self-assess their own readiness for the test. For many individuals, the thought of taking a certification examination can be unsettling. We often hear statements such as I have never taken a comprehensive exam. There is so much information. How do I learn it all? This Study Guide will help you to identify areas where you need further study to help you ace your NCTRC certification examination!
Download or read book Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation written by Terry Long and published by Human Kinetics, Incorporated. This book was released on 2019-01-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation, students will be able to achieve these objectives: -Gain a 21st-century vision of the profession provided by leading thinkers in the field -Learn the attributes and skills they need in order to thrive in various career paths in the profession -Interact through the text, technology, and media responses to more thoroughly understand the field and profession Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the profession. The book draws on the combined wisdom, experience, and technical expertise of 23 professors and leaders in the field. From these contributors, readers gain access to diverse perceptions, philosophies, and practices for therapeutic recreation in the 21st century. The book showcases how the profession addresses various clients' needs throughout the life span through therapeutic programs, modalities, and activities. It also -presents a wide range of applications, allowing readers to explore their personal and professional options; -provides insight into the basic knowledge, attributes, and skills students need in order to thrive in the field; and -delineates career paths in the profession and how a therapeutic recreation specialist works with various populations. Edited by Dr. Terry Robertson and Dr. Terry Long, Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation has a comprehensive vision. The contributors present the broad scope of therapeutic recreation as research and practice across a diverse demographic of clients and consumers. The contributing authors explore various perspectives on therapeutic recreation and present standards and certification information that prepare students for the profession. Part I defines therapeutic recreation as a profession and provides an overview of its history and of the professional opportunities available. Part I also explores the profession's person-first philosophy and outlines the therapeutic recreation process as well as its models and modalities of practice and its allied professions. Part II delves into trends and issues, looking at demographics, economics, politics, and legislation as they affect the profession. It details international issues and paradoxes and concludes with future perspectives. Part III examines mechanisms for intervention from a number of perspectives, including orthopedic and neurological impairment, developmental disabilities, mental health, youth development, aging, and wellness. Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation contains chapter discussion questions to expand students' learning as well as Outstanding Professionals and Client Portraits sections to help students gain insight into various career paths. The book is accompanied by an instructor guide, PowerPoint presentations, and a test package available via the text's Web site to support the classroom instruction and enhance learning. The entire package gives students a solid grounding in the profession as it is today and a clear understanding of where the profession is headed tomorrow.
Download or read book Guidelines for the Ethical Practice of Recreational Therapy written by Wayne M. Pollock and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Therapeutic Recreation written by David R. Austin and published by Sagamore Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to therapeutic recreation. The book addresses the actual practice of TR using practical examples and learning exercises, the book covers examples in both theory and implications, and is a great resource for students and practitioners alike.
Download or read book Standards for the Practice of Recreational Therapy written by American Therapeutic Recreation Association and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
