CTRS Adaptive Recreation & Leisure Education Flashcards

The concept of 'therapeutic recreation facilitation techniques' refers to:

Answer: Evidence-based methods used by the CTRS to achieve therapeutic outcomes through structured experiences

Facilitation techniques are the specific, researched methods—such as adventure therapy, horticulture therapy, or relaxation training—that a CTRS uses to promote client change.

Horticulture therapy used in a TR program most directly targets which client domains?

Answer: Cognitive engagement, sensory stimulation, emotional well-being, and social interaction simultaneously

Horticulture therapy engages multiple domains at once—fine motor skills, cognitive sequencing, sensory awareness, emotional regulation, and social participation through shared gardening activities.

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in TR is defined as an intervention that:

Answer: Uses animals as part of a structured, goal-directed therapy plan facilitated by a credentialed professional

AAT is distinguished from animal-assisted activities by its incorporation into a clinical treatment plan with measurable goals and a credentialed therapist directing sessions.

When leading a stress management group, which TR technique is most directly supported by evidence for reducing physiological arousal?

Answer: Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR)

PMR, developed by Jacobson, has strong evidence for reducing muscle tension, anxiety, and physiological stress markers, making it a widely used TR intervention.

Challenge/adventure therapy in TR uses wilderness or ropes course experiences primarily to:

Answer: Develop problem-solving, trust, communication, and self-efficacy through structured challenges and facilitated processing

Challenge-based interventions combine experiential activities with structured debriefing to transfer insights about teamwork, risk-taking, and self-efficacy to daily life.

A TR specialist using bibliotherapy as an intervention would most likely:

Answer: Use literature, poetry, or storytelling to facilitate emotional expression and personal insight

Bibliotherapy uses carefully selected reading materials as a catalyst for reflection, discussion, and therapeutic insight within a structured TR intervention.