Courage Recreation Therapy Services
Our Services
Courage Recreation Therapy Services, from a holistic, strength-based approach, provides individualized assessments, detailed and goal oriented treatment plans and exceptional needs-based treatment modalities through fun disguised learning and practical skill building to address the client's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and psychological needs and to increase clients' daily functioning. We record and document all therapeutic sessions to track the clients' progress as well as to adapt client's treatment goals and plans as needed. We adapt or modify activities to help each individual thrive. Consultation and training for family members, staff and caregivers are available. Initial consultation and all subsequent services are provided at the comfort of the clients' place of residence. We aim to help our clients and their families reach their full potential for a higher quality of life.
Individualized Assessments & Treatment Plans
Each client is unique and therefore has unique needs. Every client will be provided with an individualized assessment and treatment plan in line with the client’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individual Program Plan (IPP) and/or the family's desired goals. Additional goals may include:
Improving frustration tolerance, including tolerance of structured activities
Reducing target behaviors (self-injury, repetitive, fidgeting), focus, attention and behavior rigidity
Improving leisure & functional skills
Improving mood (e.g., depression and anxiety)
Recreation Therapy FAQ
What is recreation therapy?
"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.
Further, 'Recreational Therapy' means a treatment service designed to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a person’s level of functioning and independence in life activities, to promote health and wellness as well as reduce or eliminate the activity limitations and restrictions to participation in life situations caused by an illness or disabling condition."
FAQ about RT/TR, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (2016).
What areas of treatment is recreation therapy most effective for?
Settings:
Physical Rehabilitation
Community Recreation Programs
Adult Day & Mental Health Programs
Assisted Living/Senior Residences
Substance Abuse Programs
Correctional Facilities
Adventure/Challenge Programs
Veteran’s Administration
Children’s & Group homes
Populations treated:
Neurological (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Intellectual/Developmental (e.g., Down’s syndrome)
Cognitive/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Psychiatric/Mental/Emotional Conditions
Physical Impairment (e.g. stroke, amputation, cerebral palsy)
Older Adults
Incarcerated & Civilly Committed
At-risk populations (homeless, human trafficking victims)
Individuals struggling with addiction
What are the benefits of engaging in recreation therapy?
To Develop, Facilitate, and/or Improve:
Social Interaction Skills
Gross and Fine Motor Skills
Appropriate Means of Emotional Expression
Cognitive Functioning
Perceptual Motor Skills
Self-Esteem
Mental Well Being
Use of positive coping skills
To Provide Opportunities For:
Creative Expression
Experiencing Enjoyment and Contentment
Recreation Participation
Learning New Leisure Skills
Relieving Stress
Increased Relaxation
Development of Appropriate Coping Skills
Distraction from negative behaviors/addictions
Floor Time
What would your resident, client or loved ones gain from Courage Recreation Therapy services?
Courage Recreation Therapy Services, from a holistic, strength-based approach, provides individualized assessments, detailed and goal oriented treatment plans and exceptional needs-based treatment modalities through fun disguised learning and practical skill building to address the client's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and psychological needs and to increase clients' daily functioning. We record and document all therapeutic sessions to track the clients' progress as well as to adapt client's treatment goals and plans as needed. We adapt or modify activities to help each individual thrive. Consultation and training for family members, staff and caregivers are available. Initial consultation and all subsequent services are provided at the comfort of the clients' place of residence. We aim to help our clients and their families reach their full potential for a higher quality of life.
More information on Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation Therapy can be found at:
American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA): Frequently Asked Questions About RT/TR
U.S. News & World Report Wellness article: 6 Things to know about Recreational Therapists
Military: Recreational Therapy: Helping Soldiers Cope With PTSD / Recreational Therapy For Troops & Veterans Program
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