Components of Therapeutic Interventions

2 essential elements of a rec leader

enthusiasm and safety (emotional and physical)

5 basic elements of a rec activity

players, situation, game, setting, leader

4 P’s of getting the game going

purpose, planning, preparation, presentation

what does DDAD stand for?

describe, demonstrate, ask, do it

components of the lifespan of the game

intro/warm up, main activity, cool down, closure (bow tie)

components of evidence-based practice

• Best, most-current quality evidence/research

• Practitioner Expertise

• Client wants/needs/goals

APIED process

Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Documentation

characteristics of APIED process

• Systematically assesses client characteristics

• GOAL-DIRECTED!!!

• Designed in advance to ensure effective/efficient delivery- cohesive process

• Measurable- can be evaluated

outcome

The documentable changes in client behavior, skill, attitudes that can be directly attributed to active participation in therapeutic recreation interventions.

= expected client outcomes

setting + specific client + EBP

= expected program outcomes

setting + population + EBP programs

characteristics of outcomes

SMART

causality, predictability, replicability

SMART

specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound

modality

the activity

intervention

the program. multiple sessions, multiple modalities 

facilitation technique

knowledge and skills to facilitate and implement an activity (ex: debrief questions, teaching methods, engagement, etc.)

A. Facilitation technique

In the session debrief, the CTRS

redirected the participants to use “I

statements” and gave an example. This is

an example of a/an _________.

A. Facilitation technique

B. Intervention

C. Modality

C. Modality

The CTRS is leading an assertiveness

training group for the participants today.

The assertiveness group is an example

a/an _________.

A. Facilitation technique

B. Intervention

C. Modality

intervention: anger management program

modality: kickball game

facilitation technique: adapting the game, showing coping skills (might model)

In order to teach anger management, the

CTRS is utilizing an adapted kickball game

in group. Identify the:

A. Facilitation technique

B. Intervention

C. Modality

recreation

participation, enjoyment, social connection (doing it for the activity’s sake)

therapeutic intervention

goal-oriented, evidence-based, measurable change (doing it to bring about a change in attitude, skills, etc.)