Develop the skills to become a successful therapeutic recreation professional Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation, Second Edition, draws on the combined wisdom of the editors and 20 contributing authors who represent a broad spectrum of experiences. This edition of Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation aligns with updated standards of professional practice promoted by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), providing aspiring professionals with a launching point in their quest toward becoming a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. This edition offers a more global perspective and greater emphasis on evidence-based practices. Continues to promote the importance of purposeful therapeutic recreation interventions built on theories of play, leisure, and recreation. Greater emphasis of evidence-based practice for designing and delivering enjoyable and beneficial therapeutic recreation interventions Sample content Figure 3.1 Ethical decision-making model (Long, 2000). Figure 3.1 illustrates an example of an ethical decision-making model (Long, 2000). Note that the model focuses on identifying all available information and repeatedly reviewing the consequences of any potential action to be taken. The model assumes that the most ethical decision is to be determined by weighing the amount of positive or negative consequences resulting from each possible action. Even with a structured guide for gathering and analyzing information, determining what is best requires honest, objective consideration of difficult scenarios. Thus, a competent professional becomes familiar with available sources of information, including the advice of other professionals. EXEMPLARY PROFESSIONAL: MEAD B. JACKSON, CTRS, CPRP, RECREATION THERAPY CERTIFIED (CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION) (Photo courtesy of Kristina Burgo) My Advice To You My advice to undergraduate students is to get practical experience in all areas of therapeutic recreation before selecting an agency to complete your internship.Select the agency that meets your needs and interests. Be prepared to work hard and go above and beyond the minimum requirements for the internship experience to improve your knowledge and skills. Do not be afraid of making a mistake, but learn from your mistake and move forward—this is how you will become a good leader and therapist. Standards for the Practice of Recreational Therapy (ATRA, 2013). 1. Assessment. 2. Treatment planning. 3. Plan implementation. 4. Reassessment and evaluation. 5. Discharge and transition planning. 6. Prevention, safety planning, and risk management. 7. Ethical conduct. 8. Written plan of operation. 9. Staff qualification and competency assessment. ...
✔ Author(s): Terry Long,Terry Robertson
✔ Title: Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (46 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1492543675
✔ ISBN-13: 9781492543671
✔ Language: English
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