Recreational Therapy

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:psychotherapy
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Therapeutic_Recreation
gptkbp:appliesTo community centers
hospitals
schools
nursing homes
rehabilitation centers
correctional facilities
mental health facilities
gptkbp:certification Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
gptkbp:emergedIn 20th century
gptkbp:focusesOn improving physical, emotional, and social well-being
gptkbp:goal restore function
promote independence
enhance participation in life situations
reduce or eliminate activity limitations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Recreational Therapy
gptkbp:improves social skills
emotional health
physical health
cognitive functioning
gptkbp:includes gptkb:dance
gptkb:music
arts and crafts
drama
sports
games
animal-assisted therapy
community outings
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:practicedIn Recreational Therapists
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:American_Therapeutic_Recreation_Association
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
gptkbp:regulates state licensure (in some states)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:psychotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
gptkbp:requires assessment of patient needs
bachelor's degree (in most cases)
gptkbp:serves adults
children
elderly
people with disabilities
people with chronic illnesses
gptkbp:usedFor rehabilitation
improving quality of life
health maintenance
gptkbp:uses recreational activities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Therapeutic_Recreation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8