Getting outside and active comes with a number of physical and mental benefits, and there are several local organizations working to make sure those ...

New York State is launching a first-of-its-kind summit focused on outdoor recreational therapy for veterans, highlighting the power of nature to aid healing and recovery. The event will be held Friday ...

Box Therapy in the Park – June 13, Aug. 1, 6-7 p.m. Dynamic boxing workout led with equipment provided. Registration required at liberty-center.com.

Horses can also be valuable partners in some kinds of therapy. Equine-assisted services are programs where professionals guide clients through activities with horses.

From arts and crafts to pet therapy, board games, and outdoor exercises, these activities play a crucial role in supporting patients’ well-being and healing. Recreation Therapist Shannon Reckzin ...

They provide different art activities to improve patients’ coping skills, creative thinking, and self-expression and play games to help improve their social skills and teamwork. The post Celebrating ...

As a recreational therapist, Ogle uses recreational activities as therapy to help patients regain fine motor skills with fun social and recreational activities. According to Ogle, here are five ...

Do you know the difference that Recreational Therapy makes for patients at Lachine? As we celebrate Recreational Therapy Month in February, let’s find out some of the heartwarming stories from Lachine ...

Experiential therapy is a category of therapeutic techniques in which expressive tools and activities—such as role-playing or acting, props, arts and crafts, music, animal care, guided imagery ...

NSTAL provides people with the skills, abilities, and confidence to independently participate in community recreation activities. This therapeutic recreation program is structured to provide support, ...