Recreational Therapy

At Origins, we use a wide range of activity-based interventions and techniques to improve the physical, mental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual wellness of her patients. This work is key in assisting individuals as they develop life-skills, knowledge, and behaviors that support healthy lives in recovery.

Areas of focus during recreational therapy groups include:

Development of a healthy, active lifestyle
Stress management
Emotional processing
Healthy coping strategies
Learning positive community interaction and reducing isolation
Building positive relationships
Emotional processing
Increased self-esteem and self-worth
Deepening the spiritual connection through body-based activity

Challenge Yourself

Through the group adventure experience, patients at Origins are given the opportunity to challenge themselves beyond their own personal physical abilities. This experiential form of therapeutic intervention involves the creation of opportunities with peers to explore the unknown. Under the direction of a highly-trained recreational and wellness counselors patients can confront their fears and build confidence.

Our Therapies

Our recreational therapists and wellness coordinators use a range of groups and activities, including:

High-adventure and outdoors pursuits
Cooperative games
Trust activities
Animal-assisted experiences (site-specific)
Problem solving initiatives

Recreational Therapies broaden the range of interventions we offer our patients on the path to wellness. These groups are designed to promote teamwork, trust, cooperation, communication skills, and personal growth. They challenge patients to step outside their comfort zone with support from their peers while working to identify and change behaviors.

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