Therapeutic Recreation Techniques Flashcards
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In therapeutic recreation, the Leisure Motivation Scale measures a client's motivation based on which categories?
Answer: Physical, social, cognitive, and competence/mastery motives
The Leisure Motivation Scale assesses four dimensions: intellectual, social, competence-mastery, and stimulus-avoidance motivations for leisure participation.
Which activity would be MOST appropriate for a client in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease who has retained good social skills?
Answer: Familiar group sing-alongs with old songs
Familiar songs engage long-term procedural and emotional memory, which are relatively preserved in early Alzheimer's, while group settings support social interaction.
The primary purpose of an initial leisure interest assessment in therapeutic recreation is to:
Answer: Identify client preferences, strengths, and barriers to leisure participation
The initial assessment identifies a client's leisure history, interests, skills, and barriers so that individualized and meaningful programming can be planned.
A recreation aide is co-facilitating a social skills group. Which facilitation technique best encourages quiet participants to engage?
Answer: Asking open-ended questions directed specifically and warmly to them
Warm, open-ended invitations reduce the pressure to perform while creating a safe opportunity for quieter participants to contribute.
Which therapeutic recreation technique uses movement and dance to promote emotional expression and physical well-being?
Answer: Dance/movement therapy
Dance/movement therapy uses expressive movement as a tool to improve emotional, social, cognitive, and physical functioning.
When a client with depression consistently refuses to participate in group activities, the recreation aide should FIRST:
Answer: Explore the client's specific barriers and offer a modified or one-on-one alternative
Exploring barriers and offering alternatives respects autonomy while maintaining therapeutic engagement and addressing the root cause of refusal.
In aquatic therapy used in therapeutic recreation, which population benefits most from the buoyancy properties of water?
Answer: Clients with arthritis, orthopedic injuries, or mobility limitations
Water buoyancy reduces joint stress and supports body weight, making movement easier and less painful for clients with arthritis or limited mobility.