Recreation therapy is defined as supporting the treatment of psychological,physical and social disabilities and diseases with various activities.
It is to help individuals who fall under its sphere of in fuence to adapt to an independent lifestyle.The recreation therapist strives to improve the person’s physical and emotional health.
The recreational resources used by non-disabled individuals are also used in therapy recreation.(Sports,arts,cultural activities,park-garden excursions,etc).However,these activities must be carefully selected by the experts according to the needs of the applied individual.Otherwise, it may cause unwanted results.
Benefits
-It increases personal development.
-It prevents depression.
-It helps to build Confidence,especially in young people.
-It lowers blood pressure and anxiety.
-Increases mental comfort.
-It has general healing properties.
-It helps to strengthen social interaction,for example strengthening family ties.