Benefits of Recreational Therapy

Recreational therapists seek to reduce depression, stress and anxiety in their clients while helping them build confidence and socialize within their community. Individuals who use our services become more informed and active partners in their own health care.

• Enhance body image perceptions
• Improve gross/fine motor skills, cooperation skills, coping skills, life satisfaction, mobility, rom, appetite, strength, locomotion, development
• Increase immune system activity, attention span, mental alertness, conversation skills, participation in age-appropriate activities
• Reduction in social anxiety, pain, blood pressure, depression, tension, reliance on medication, sleep disturbances, friendships with peers with and/or without disabilities, parenting skills, bone strength
• Prevent social isolation
• Develop/maintain social skills