Recreational therapy, also known as #therapeuticrecreation, is a #holistic approach to improving individuals’ #physical, #emotional, #cognitive, and #social#wellbeingthrough #leisure activities.
These activities are #tailored to meet the specific #needs and #goals of participants, often under the guidance of certified recreational therapists.
Using a variety of activities such as #sports, #games, #arts and #crafts , #music, and #outdoor#adventures, recreational therapy aims to enhance individuals’ overall quality of life and functional abilities.
It can be utilised to help individuals with #disabilities , #mentalhealth issues, #substanceabuse disorders, and other #challenges.
The core principles of recreational therapy include individualisation , meaningful engagement, #skill development, and the promotion of #independence and social integration.
By participating in enjoyable and purposeful activities, individuals can experience physical health benefits, emotional regulation, improved #selfesteem, enhanced social skills, and a greater sense of fulfillment and belonging.
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