Recreational Therapist R ecreational Therapist Recreation is not only pure enjoyment but also helps the body, mind, and spirit. Recreation is what people have done since the beginning of time as a way of escape from the pressures and impairments of the world. Recreation can be a number of activities that help all people, especially those who are physically and socially impaired. Recreation activities are often coordinated by recreational therapists who provides services for people with disabilities or illnesses, strives to improve the clients' health, and integrates clients with surrounding community.
Community organizations are the ones who often have recreational therapists.
Recreational therapists may be found at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, homes for the elderly, substance abuse centers, community organizations for people with disabilities, schools that offer special education programs, correctional facilities, and community centers. The programs that each place offers vary depending on the nature of the client. Some examples of treatment are therapy through the use of art, music, dance, sp0orts, games, animals or community outings. Clients are referred usually for disabilities or illnesses. Programs that recreational therapists offer help their client's well being mentally, physically, and emotionally.