Stay ConnectedFacilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation, 3rd ed.
The third edition of Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic explores facilitation techniques in therapeutic recreation (TR). It gives TR specialists information on interventions to promote physical activity and fitness, techniques to address challenges to emotional expression and control, mindfulness and stress management, and educational and adaption strategies. Although not exhaustive in its coverage of facilitation techniques, this edition includes many techniques that the authors implemented while delivering TR services.
The authors have experience in higher education and as researchers and clinicians.
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Age of Enlightenment for Therapeutic Recreation
by John Dattilo
Section A: Physical Activity and Fitness
Chapter 2: Adventure Therapy
by Diane Groff
Chapter 3: Aquatic Therapy
by Ellen Broach
Chapter 4: Therapeutic Use of Exercise
by Ellen Broach
Chapter 5: Therapeutic Use of Sports
by Alexis McKenney and Brent Wolfe
Chapter 6: Therapeutic Use of Sailing
by Cari Autry and Stephen Anderson
Section B: Emotional Expression and Control
Chapter 7: Anger Management
by Alexis McKenney
Chapter 8: Expressive Arts as Therapeutic Media
by Mary Ann Devine
Chapter 9: Moral Development Discussions
by Alexis McKenney
Chapter 10: Therapeutic Use of Humor
by Susan Mathieu and Richard Williams
Chapter 11: Values Clarification
by Alexis McKenney
Section C: Cognitive Stimulation and Well-Being
Chapter 12: Mindfulness
by Cynthia Carruthers and Colleen Hood
Chapter 13: Stress Management
by Martha M. Barantovich and John Dattilo
Chapter 14: Therapeutic Reminiscence
by Alexis McKenney, Lourdes Martinez-Cox, and John Dattilo
Chapter 15: Therapeutic Use of Magic
by Leandra A. Bedini
Chapter 16: Therapeutic Massage
by John Dattilo and Sarah Brownlee
Chapter 17: Therapeutic Use of Tai Chi
by John Dattilo
Section D: Educational and Adaptation Strategies
Chapter 18: Assistive Technology
by Ellen Broach and John Dattilo
Chapter 19: Leisure Education
by John Dattilo
Chapter 20: Therapeutic Use of Animals
by Brent Wolfe, Alexis McKenney, and Stephanie Marsden
Chapter 21: Therapeutic Horseback Riding
by Sara Tosado and Lauren Alfonso
Chapter 22: Therapeutic Use of Play
by John Dattilo and Moji Shahvali