Therapeutic Recreation: A Practical Approach - Hardcover

Carter, Marcia Jean; Robb, Gary M.; Van Andel, Glen E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1577662199 ISBN 13: 9781577662198

Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc, 2003

Synopsis

The third edition of Therapeutic Recreation offers a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of therapeutic recreation as a profession and a career choice. The authors have retained the practical, reader-friendly approach that makes this ideal for novices. Throughout the new edition the authors acknowledge the evolving nature of this dynamic health and human service profession by discussing the social, cultural, economic, and technological forces that have influenced and continue to shape the role of therapeutic recreation specialists. The authors effectively combine theory and practice to give students both an overall awareness of the nature of the profession as well as an understanding of the practical tasks undertaken by therapeutic recreation professionals. They first focus on the historical and philosophical growth of the field, and then introduce students to the client populations served by therapeutic recreation specialists and the specific application of therapeutic recreation with these individuals. The third edition features a completely revamped chapter on management practices in health and human services as well as broader coverage of philosophies, enhanced helping skills and techniques, updated statistics on social impairments and aging, an expanded discussion of physical disabilities, and the latest DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria. Moreover, the volume is loaded with pedagogical features that will help readers appreciate the role of therapeutic recreation in enhancing an individual's health status, quality of life, and functional capacities.

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From the Publisher

Title of related interest from Waveland Press: Crimando-Riggar, Community Resources: A Guide for Human Service Workers, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577663775).

Review

"I love the categorization of topics, especially the breakdown and coverage of the disability areas. The 'study questions' and 'practical experiences to enhance student objectives' at the end of chapters are so helpful in class/assignment planning." --Emily Hayden, Springfield College

"I appreciate the newer pictures throughout the text, the updated e-sources, and the introductory chapters 1-3. The updated version is a refreshing contribution to our curriculum. I also appreciated the term 'intellectual disabilities' in lieu of mental retardation." --Robin Lombardo, St. Joseph's College, Long Island

"I was pleasantly surprised with all of the faculty support material included in the new, Fourth Edition." --Jerry Jordan, Oklahoma State University

About this edition

• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1577662199
• ISBN 13: 9781577662198
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 584