taboo and purple recreation

What is Taboo Recreation

Pastimes that are forbidden by law, custom, or belief; considered socially deviant.

What is deviance

Behavior that differs from what society considers normal or acceptable.

What is Purple Recreation

Socially unacceptable or harmful activities that are pleasurable to the participant.

What does the color "purple" represent in Purple Recreation

The inbetween of good and bad behavior; neither fully moral nor fully immoral.

What is the Curtis Scale used for

Ranking behaviors based on how socially acceptable or unacceptable they are.

What does the Nash Pyramid categorize

Types of recreation based on whether they benefit or harm the person and/or others.

What does “injuring self” mean in the Nash Pyramid

Activities that primarily harm the person participating.

What does “injuring others” mean in the Nash Pyramid

Activities that harm other people or property.

What is the Golden Mean

Aristotle’s idea that moderation is the best approach between two extremes.

Why do people engage in taboo recreation

For thrill, excitement, reducing boredom, social connection, and challenge.

What is Hedonism

The belief that pleasure is the most important goal.

What is the Hedonistic Error

Choosing short -term pleasure that harms long-term well-being.

According to Dustin’s Standard of Goodness

when is an activity “good”, When it contributes to health, love, belonging, self -esteem, and personal growth.

Recreational Therapy

(RT / TR)

What is ATRA?

American Therapeutic Recreation Association.

What does CTRS stand for?

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

Define Recreational Therapy.

A systematic process using recreation activities to improve physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well

What is the goal of Recreational Therapy?

To enhance quality of life and independent functioning.

What is Accessibility?

Removing barriers so everyone can participate equally.

What is Integration?

People with and without disabilities participating in the same setting.

What is Least Restrictive Environment?

The environment that allows the most independence with the fewest limitations.

What are Supports

Resources, assistance, and social networks that help individuals participate fully.

What is Person First Language

Puts the person before the disability (e.g., “person with a disability”).

What are nontraditional TR activities?

Volunteering, animal-assisted therapy, adult education.

What are therapeutic interventions in TR?

Stress management, sensory stimulation, cognitive training.

APIED Process

Assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation

What happens during Assessment?

Information is gathered about the client’s abilities, needs, and interests.

What happens during Planning?

Goals and objectives are created with client input.

What happens during Implementation?

The treatment plan is carried out through activities and support.

What is Evaluation?

Determining whether goals were met and if changes are needed.

What is Documentation?

Recording client progress and outcomes accurately.

What is Autonomy?

Respecting the client’s right to make choices.

What is Beneficence?

Doing good for the client.

What is Nonmalfeasance?

Avoiding harm and providing safe services.

What is Justice?

Treating all clients fairly and equally.