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CAREER IN RECREATION THERAPY

CAREER IN RECREATION THERAPY. Recreation Therapy. Benefits are Endless. What Is It? A profession that uses Treatment , Education , and Recreation Services to assist people with disabilities develop and use their leisure. Recreation Therapy. Benefits are Endless.

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CAREER IN RECREATION THERAPY

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  1. CAREER IN RECREATION THERAPY

  2. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless What Is It? A profession that uses Treatment, Education, and Recreation Services to assist people with disabilities develop and use their leisure.

  3. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES • Physical • Mental • Emotional

  4. Recreation Therapy Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless Benefits are Endless PHYSICAL DISABILITES • Cerebral Palsy • Head Injury • Multiple Sclerosis • Spinal Cord Injuries • Muscular Dystrophy • Arthritis

  5. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless MENTAL DISABILITIES • Mental Retardation • Developmentally Disabled • Alzheimer’s • Dementia

  6. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless EMOTIONAL ILLNESSES • Anxiety Disorders • Eating Disorders • Schizophrenia • Clinical Depression • Alcohol and Substance Abuse

  7. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless EMPLOYMENT SETTINGS • Clinical • Residential • Community

  8. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless CLINICAL SETTINGS • Psychiatric Facilities • Pediatric Hospitals • Acute Care Hospitals • Nursing Homes • Rehabilitation Hospitals

  9. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS • Group Homes • Adult Day Care Centers • Centers for Independent Living • Substance Abuse Facilities • Correctional Facilities

  10. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless COMMUNITY SETTINGS • Public and Private Schools • Special Olympics • Park Districts • Community Mental Health Centers • Colleges and Universities

  11. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless

  12. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless Quality of Life

  13. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless Employment Salary

  14. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless Employment Outlook

  15. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless BENEFITS OF A CAREER IN RECREATION THERAPY • Job Security • Fun Work Environments • Flexible Hours • On the Job Training • Opportunities For Advancement

  16. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless WEBSITES • http://www.ilrta.org • http://www.atra-tr.org • http://www.nctrc.org/

  17. Recreation Therapy Benefits are Endless YOU CAN LEARN MOREABOUT A PERSON IN AN HOUR OF PLAY THAN IN A LIFETIME OF CONVERSATION Plato

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