The Recreation Therapist

• is primarily prepared to work in treatment settings as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• is part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
• assesses clients/patients
• develops individualized treatment plans
• addresses physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of clients
• uses a variety of techniques including arts and crafts, play, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings
• helps individuals reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities; build confidence, socialize effectively
• reduces or eliminates the effects of a wide range of illnesses, disabilities, secondary conditions
• enables greater independence by helping clients/patients make a successful transition back to their community, work, families, homes
• National Certification is offered through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification [1] (NCTRC).
• Career Information [2]
• Occupational Outlook for Recreation Therapy [3]
• I am a Recreation Therapist Video [4]