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…
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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. …
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…