This course is an introduction to management and supervision in organizations offering therapeutic recreation services. The course presents a general overview of the planning, organizing, influencing, and control functions of a supervisor. A special emphasis is directed at the human elements of the management functions. Communication, leadership, motivation, managing groups, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and change are explored in today's context. Therapeutic recreation is diverse in the populations it serves and the settings in which it is delivered.
Diversity is, therefore demanded in methodology.
This course examines a number of helping techniques including behaviour modification, adventure-based programming, reality orientation reminiscence, relaxation and humour. It also looks at activity-based therapies such as horticultural, pet and music therapy. Implications for the practice of therapeutic recreation are explored. Hours Accountability is an important issue in human service delivery. Responding to the needs of the consumer while at the same time being fiscally responsible is essential in the practice of therapeutic recreation.