Recreational therapy activities

Activities have the power to engage mental health clients in groups where they learn knowledge and skills to cope with the challenges they face. Use these activities to make your groups fun.

Need a break? Explore play therapy activities for adults that promote relaxation and mindfulness. Perfect for unwinding after a long day, these creative hobbies for adults will help you recharge.

Check out three different types of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy along with 14 free activities, downloads, and techniques to use with child, adolescent, and middle school clients!

Let's grow and learn together. It was so important for us to come up with a list of positive printable recovery games and activities.

Are you searching for effective tools to help individuals cope with anger? Look no further! Our anger coping worksheets are designed to assist individuals in recognizing and managing their anger in a healthy and productive manner. Targeted towards therapists, counselors, and educators working with various age groups, these worksheets provide a valuable resource for facilitating discussions and interventions related to anger management.

Equipment: blindfolds, variety of obstacles, boundaries Rules · Put numerous obstacles on the ground in a path about 10-15 feet wide and 25 feet long. Natural obstacles are fine, but make sure it is safe. · Several people are blindfolded and expected to make it to the end of the dangerous minefield without touching any of the objects or “mines.” · Other people are appointed to lead them through safely with only verbal commands. · If the blindfolded participant touches a mine they must start…

A big part of what we do with children is teach them safe and appropriate ways to cope and express themselves. We aren’t born knowing how to walk and we also aren’t born knowing how to …

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Discover the benefits of mindful play with engaging recreational activities that boost your mental health! Explore creative and fun ways to unwind, relax, and reconnect with yourself. Embrace the joy of play for a healthier mind and happier life! #MentalWellness #SelfCare #Mindfulness #JoyfulLiving

Therapy Jenga!!!

Everyone has heard the the old phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine.” It turns out humor and laughter has many benefits for individuals with chronic conditions. The physiological and emotional benefits of a good laugh

Dance and Movement Activities for Recreation Therapy

Here is a super simple and fun getting to know you activity! 1. Get a cheap beach ball from the dollar store or Target $1 Spot. 2. Using a permanent marker cover it with getting to know you questions. 3. Throw the ball to someone. Tell them to answer the question that is touching their left/right thumb/index/middle/ring/pinky finger. For example, "Answer the question that is touching your right index finger". 4. After the question is answered the ball is thrown to another person, and so on…