Individuals are taught to take care of their physical needs from a very young age. Children often understand that they need to wash their hands, brush their teeth and cover…
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Creative expression and creative play are staples in human development. This allows us to learn and grow physically, spiritually and emotionally. Creative expression allows for freedom and innovative thoughts. Focusing…
Therapeutic Recreation and Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Exercise Interventions
Posted: February 19, 2019
Written by Starr Caruthers, CTRS and Jennifer Chissus, TRS Individuals with depression may experience feelings of sadness, changes in appetite and/or weight, a change in sleep patterns, unusual psychomotor activity,…
Games can be used throughout an individuals entire life to promote and improve memory, problem solving skills, strategy, focus/concentration, social skills, decreasing impulsivity , relieving depression/anxiety, and diverting thoughts away…
Biofeedback is a technique that utilizes mindfulness of physiological functions and measures the effect of self-regulation techniques. Biofeedback monitoring could include; blood pressure, heart rate, skin temperature, and brain waves. …