Recreational therapy : an introduction / edited by David R. Austin, Michael E. Crawford, Bryan P. McCormick, Marieke Van Puymbroeck.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Austin, David R., 1941- editor.

Crawford, Michael E., editor.

McCormick, Bryan P., editor.

Van Puymbroeck, Marieke, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Recreational therapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 318 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Urbana, IL : Sagamore Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

Recreational Therapy: An Introduction, 5th Edition, authored by David R. Austin and collaborators, provides a comprehensive exploration of recreational therapy as a healthcare profession. The book emphasizes the purposeful use of recreation and leisure activities to enhance the health and well-being of clients. It introduces the APIE process (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation), a cornerstone of therapeutic practice, and covers diverse areas of application, including behavioral health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities, geriatrics, pediatrics, physical medicine, military service, and corrections. Each chapter is structured with learning objectives, case studies, and comprehension questions aimed at educating students and professionals. Designed for recreational therapy students, educators, and practitioners, the book seeks to advance the field by offering evidence-based practices and theoretical frameworks, while highlighting emerging trends such as therapy in corrections and its role during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781952815119

1952815118

OCLC:

1223089180