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Recreational therapy is an activity-based holistic treatment approach that powerfully impacts mental health and addiction recovery. At DeLand Treatment Solutions, recreational therapy is included in our programs to assist patients in enjoying life again, discovering past interests once again, and gaining confidence through enjoyable activities. Like any of our therapeutic options, we are committed to compassionate, personalized care, and recreational therapy offers physical and emotional healing in a safe, supportive environment.
What is Recreational Therapy?
A type of therapy, especially those designed to address physical, emotional, and social needs through the use of structured recreational activities. While traditional therapy methods focus on patients, recreational therapy appeals through the patients’ participation in enjoyable, meaningful activities that can relieve stress, improve mood, and build life skills. Recreational therapists work with individuals on activities chosen and facilitated by certified therapists, which are tailored to each individual’s goals, preferences, and abilities.
Common recreational therapy activities include:
- Sports: Basketball, swimming, and other team and individual sports teach goal setting, teamwork, and physical health.
- Creative Arts: Each of us can release our emotions in the artistic form of painting, music, and dance.
- Nature and Outdoor Activities: Patients are calmed by walking, hiking, and nature therapy which reconnects them to the surroundings.
- Mindfulness Practices: A sense of inner peace and focus on breathing exercises, yoga, and meditation combined.
Engaging in these activities can lead to a sense of accomplishment, reenergization, and reduction of symptoms from anxiety, depression, or stress for patients.
Benefits of Recreational Therapy in Recovery
Recreational therapy has many benefits which significantly enhance recovery.
Emotional Benefits:
Participation in recreational activities can help improve mental health by leading to relaxation and stress reduction. By encouraging patients to focus on pleasant experiences and enjoyable activities, patients can temporarily escape some of the mental anguish they experience. Like, arts and crafts can serve as an emotional outlet, and team sports can help build self-esteem and resilience.
Physical Benefits:
Yoga and swimming, as well as nature walks, can all help improve your physical health which, in turn, supports your mental well-being. Endorphins are the body’s natural “feel good” chemicals that are released during physical activity. In addition to strengthening muscle, coordination, and general health, these exercises help patients feel physically stronger and more energized.
Social Benefits:
Recreational programs often include group activity which in turn builds good social skills, reduces isolation, and provides a boost to a person’s self-esteem. Patients often learn to work as part of a team, sharing accomplishments and socializing in a laid-back setting, and they often find these skills help them to feel they belong and have a connection with others.a
Cognitive Benefits:
Puzzles, strategic games, and creative acts sharpen cognitive skills like memory, focus, and solving problems. Having these exercises prompts brain stimulation that enhances creativity and clarity so that patients are able to tightly handle their everyday challenges and the recovery itself.
How Recreational Therapy Works at DeLand Treatment Solutions
Recreational Therapy is one of the many services DeLand Treatment Solutions offers, as part of a full spectrum of recovery services. Our experienced therapists develop recreational therapy plans specific to meet each patient’s needs and goals in their recovery. Here’s how the program works:
- Personalized Sessions: Each session is customized to the person taking into consideration their interest, physical capabilities, and therapeutic objectives. By taking a personalized approach, you’re more likely to engage patients.
- Guided by Licensed Therapists: Each session is led by our certified recreational therapists, who help keep participants motivated and on task. The class is designed to ensure the activities are safe and contribute to every participant, modulating speed and the level of intensity to suit all.
- Integration with Other Therapies: DeLand Treatment Solutions offers recreational therapy as a supplement to other treatments like group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and different mindfulness-based therapies. We can incorporate recreational therapy with these traditional approaches to help us develop a holistic recovery program.
- Therapeutic Environment: Our patients have the comfort and safety of the environment to concentrate on their well-being. We set up different spaces to conduct various activities such as art, sports, etc., to create an environment that is helpful for healing and growth.
Our recreational therapy program supports all types of recovery goals and develops skills that support long-term wellness.
Who Can Benefit from Recreational Therapy?
Suitable for all stages in recovery for all sorts of conditions from mental health disorders to addiction recovery and even stress management. Recreational therapy is a positive, goal-oriented method to work toward emotional healing and can provide great benefits to patients dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or substance use disorders.
Recreational therapy can be specifically designed to reach a person anywhere on their journey to recovery. With the help of our therapists, we adjust so that each activity aligns with a patient’s individual physical and mental health needs, making this therapy inclusive and accessible to all.
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At DeLand Treatment Solutions, recreational therapy is something to consider if you or a loved one is searching for a therapeutic and fun approach to recovery. We’re here to help you find out more about the benefits of recreational therapy and what makes it a good option for you on your road to recovery.To learn more about our programs, and to start your journey to healing contact DeLand Treatment Solutions today.
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