• Benefits of Playing Games in Recreational Therapy

    Benefits of Playing Games in Recreational Therapy

    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 from environmental stressors. Games can be utilized more extensively with individuals who have special needs. Moving pawns and picking up cards help to improve fine…

  • Biofeedback in Recreation Therapy

    Biofeedback in Recreation Therapy

    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.  Biofeedback can be used to treat multiple symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, muscle tension and other symptoms that coincide with physiological impairment.  The…

  • Cinema Therapy; Recreation Therapy Intervention in Mental Health

    Cinema Therapy; Recreation Therapy Intervention in Mental Health

    Cinema therapy is the process of using movies as an intervention to promote therapeutic outcomes. Cinema is an art form that allows the viewer to learn, understand, relate, and grow from watching other characters maneuver vulnerable situations. Much like music and poetry, cinema can have an effect on a person’s attitude, mood and improve introspection/insight.…