Recreational therapy

Introduction
Recreation is a form of activity therapy used in most psychiatric settings
Definition
Recreation is a form of psychotherapy which is a planned therapeutic activity that enables people with limitations to engage in recreational experiences
Aim
• To encourage social tendencies
• To decrease withdrawal tendencies
• To promote Socially acceptable behavior
• To encourage a feeling of confidence and feeling of self worth
• To develop skill feelings and abilities
Points to be kept in mind
• Provide a non threatening and non demanding environment
• Provide activities better relaxing and without rigid guidelines and timeframes
• Provide activities that are enjoyable and sell satisfying
Types of recreational activities
Motor:
Fundamentals: Hocky, Football
Accessory: play and dancing
Sensory
Visual- motion picture
Auditory- song
Intellectual
Reading debate quiz etc

Recreational activities for psychiatric disorders
Anxiety- aerobic activity like walking jogging etc
Depressive- non competitive sports which provides outlet for anger searches walking jogging
Manic- one to one basis individual games such as Badminton, balls etc
Paranoid schizophrenia- puzzle concentrate activities, cheese etc
Catatonic schizophrenia- dancing social activities to keep contact with reality athletics
Dementia- concentration replication craft and concrete craft that breed Familiarization and comfort
Childhood and adolescence disorder- one to one basis and giving a feeling of importance playing story telling painting etc
Adolescence play in groups therefore team play like sports games outdoor games which provides gross motor activities are indicated for them
Mental retardation- activities should be according to clients level of functioning such as walking dancing swimming ball playing etc
Role of nurse in recreational therapy
• Encourage the patient to communicate and express his feelings
• Nurse must provide a non-threatening and non-demanding environment where client can express inner feelings in a non-judgmental manner
• Nurse must provide activities which are relaxing and without any reason guidelines also she should keep in mind whether this therapy is appropriate for the client or not
• She must frequently observed client’s behaviour throughout the session
• Provide incentives for work
• allowed them to express their feelings so that development of skills and talents and abilities can be understood
• She must provide guidelines which are enjoying as well as self-satisfying

1. RECREATIONAL THERAPY M.Sc. Nursing Students

2. Definition Recreation is a form of psychotherapy which is a planned therapeutic activity that enables people with limitations to engage in recreational experiences

3. Aims • To encourage social tendencies • To decrease withdrawal tendencies • To promote Socially acceptable behavior • To encourage a feeling of confidence and feeling of self worth • To develop skill feelings and abilities

4. Points to be kept in mind • Provide a non threatening and non demanding environment • Provide activities better relaxing and without rigid guidelines and timeframes • Provide activities that are enjoyable and sell satisfying

5. Types of Recreational Therapy SENSORY INTELLECTUAL MOTOR

6. Motor FUNDAMENTAL

7. Motor ACCESSORY

8. Sensory VISUAL- e.g. Motion Pictures AUDITORY- e.g. Songs

9. Reading debate quiz etc   Intellectual

10. Recreational activities for psychiatric disorders Dementia - concentration replication craft and concrete craft that breed Familiarization and comfort Anxiety aerobic activity like walking jogging etc Catatonic schizophrenia- dancing social activities to keep contact with reality athletics Paranoid schizophrenia- puzzle concentrate activities, cheese etc Depressive non competitive sports which provides outlet for anger searches walking jogging Manic - one to one basis individual games such as Badminton, balls etc Childhood and adolescence disorder- one to one basis and giving a feeling of importance playing story telling painting etc Adolescence play in groups therefore team play like sports games outdoor games which provides gross motor activities are indicated for them Mental retardation- activities should be according to clients level of functioning such as walking dancing swimming ball playing etc

11. Role of Nurse in Recreational Therapy

12. Role of Nurse in Recreational Therapy Encourage the patient to communicate and express his feelings
Nurse must provide a non-threatening and non-demanding environment where client can express inner feelings in a non-judgmental manner
Nurse must provide activities which are relaxing and without any reason guidelines also she should keep in mind whether this therapy is appropriate for the client or not
She must frequently observed client’s behavior throughout the session
Provide incentives for work allowed them to express their feelings so that development of skills and talents and abilities can be understood
She must provide guidelines which are enjoying as well as self-satisfying