This book provides empirically based theoretical perspectives on key concepts, timely topics, practical professional information, historical and philosophical perspectives from leaders in therapeutic recreation, and insight into leaders who helped advance the profession. Concepts and topics include coverage of conceptual models, behavior modification, social support, self-determination and enjoyment, control, the therapeutic relationship, therapeutic outdoor programming, cultural competence, evidence-based practice, and healthcare in America, therapeutic recreation education, training in physical activity, making presentations, attending conferences, and professionalism.

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation, Second Edition, provides students with evidence-based information on fundamental concepts in therapeutic recreation to help them explore the various career possibilities in the field.

Therapeutic Recreation Program Design uses the most up-to-date information and powerful study tools to help readers learn how to synthesize different elements of therapeutic recreation into one cohesive program. The Fifth Edition features an improved organization that guides students through the theory and practice of therapeutic recreation programming in a way that fully prepares them to work effectively in the industry. Conceptual Foundations: The Basis for Service Development and Delivery, The Leisure Ability Model, Therapeutic Recreation Services: Important Considerations, Therapeutic Recreation Accountability Model, Comprehensive Program Design, Specific Program Design, Activity Analysis, Activity Selection and Implementation, Treatment and Diagnostic Protocols, Client Assessment, Client Documentation, Program and Client Evaluation, Professionalism and Accountability: Challenges for the Future. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of therapeutic recreation program design.

This book provides a personalised approach and a fresh, bold guide for students and practitioners in recreational therapy. This thought-provoking, inspiring, and accessible text will help the next generation of recreational therapists to find purpose, meaning, and fulfilment in their own lives and to bring health and happiness to their clients. Sections include: Understanding Recreational Therapy, Approaches to Recreational Therapy, Conceptual Foundations of Recreational Therapy, Working with Groups, The Recreational Therapist, Techniques for Recreational Therapists, Social Psychology and Recreational Therapy, and What to Do and Not Do as a Recreational Therapist.

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic recreation programming. Areas covered include the purposes of therapeutic recreation, theoretical and technical aspects, ethics, and multicultural considerations.

Therapeutic Recreation Program Design uses the most up-to-date information and powerful study tools to help students learn how to synthesize different elements of therapeutic recreation into one cohesive program. The Fourth Edition features comprehensive end-of-chapter materials including practice tests, discussion questions, and activities that provide students with an easy, accessible way to study the material. The book has been thoroughly updated to include the latest government/organization regulations, and more client examples have been woven through each chapter to give students practical illustrations of the theories presented in the text.

A long-standing tradition of excellence is extended in the Fourth Edition of this authoritative introduction to the field of therapeutic recreation. The authors effectively combine a broad orientation to the profession with the practical information necessary for students to become successful practitioners. Part I contains a comprehensive discussion of the fields history and theoretical underpinnings, providing students with the perspective they need to evaluate the social, cultural, demographic, economic, and technical forces that have shaped and are continuing to impact health and human services in general, and therapeutic recreation in particular. Part II introduces students to the client populations served by therapeutic recreation specialists and describes specific approaches and activities employed by TR professionals to help clients achieve meaningful improvements in health status, functional capacities, and quality of life. The authors have retained the practical, student-oriented approach that makes this an ideal text for introductory courses. They address all content areas included in the NCTRC certification exam, are compatible with the American Psychiatric Association on psychological classifications, and incorporate the World Health Organizations international classification of functioning, disability, and health. The latest edition contains updated information on baby boomers, the obesity epidemic, and evidence-based practices; field-based photographs and illustrations; and study questions and exercises designed to engage students.