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Discusses the concepts which guide recreation therapists and other medical personnel in maintaining an ethical relationship with patients: confidentiality, autonomy, beneficence, justice, nonmaleficence, and fidelity. Austin and Gaffney discuss resolution of conflicts between these principles, i.e., between confidentiality and the best interests of the patient. Vignettes illustrate the application of these principles.
The Portraits of Pioneers in thereapeutic recreation in this video offer glimpses into the personal and professional lives of some of the giants in the history of therapeutic recreation. The individuals whose lives are portrayed were selected by PALAESTRA magazine in 2001.
Describes basic principles for assisting individuals with disabilities to transfer from a wheelchair to another location, factors to assess before the transfer, and the essential principle of protecting the individual's dignity. Demonstrates the use of these principles with three types of transfers: one-person seat carry, two-person chest-leg lift, and two-person pivot transfer. Includes an initial summary of objectives and review at the end of the program.
Describes the uses of recreation therapy in various settings and in fields such as oncology, pediatrics, drug rehabilitation, psychiatry, gerontology, and physical therapy. Details the processes of recreation therapy.
Utilizes an interview format to examine the history of therapeutic recreation from the middle 1960s to the present. Examines the recent developments in the profession, professional organizations, and individuals involved in the continuing advocacy of TR.
Explores the early years of recreation therapy (late 1940's to mid 1960s). Examines the evolution of the profession, professional organizations of the past, and individuals involved in the professionalization of TR. Panel participants include two founding members of the National Association of Recreation Therapists; the former Executive Secretary, Allen Grubb; and TR historian, Jerry Dickason.
Provides a general overview of the following components of therapeutic communication: listening responses, nonverbal communication, potential blocks to communication, and stages of an interview. Includes vignettes to provide discussion opportunities for viewers.
Outlines the steps important for safely transporting individuals with disabilities. The basics of infant and child restraint systems and lift operations are also discussed.
Examines six different environmental approaches to measuring quality of life: philosophical, sociological, economic (standard of living), behavioral, scientific, and medical. Also examines the person-centered quality of life model: activation (increasing one's level of activity, both physical and mental), resourcefulness (making good use of resources), and mastery (acquiring and maintaining a sense of control through one's skills).
This video features a discussion with Ann Huston, MPA, CTRS, Executive Director, American Therapeutic Recreation Association(ATRA). The discussion explores a variety of the components that can contribute to and enhance professionalism
Discusses the importance of understanding nonverbal communication in therapeutic recreation. Describes types of nonverbal communication: visual cues, vocal cues, spatial cues, and temporal cues. Includes vignettes to illustrate each type of communication. The vignettes provide an opportunity for class discussion and are followed by panelists' summaries of nonverbal communication they saw in the vignette. Includes an initial list of objectives and a closing summary.
Utilizes vignettes and an interview format to examine the proper use of, and the need for, feedback in performance situations. Explains the relationship of attribution theory to feedback, lists guidelines for the therapist in providing feedback, and analyzes feedback in a therapeutic setting.
Presents the steps in the therapeutic recreation process. Discusses how to assess a client, develop an individual program plan, and formulate goals and objectives.
A panel format facilitated by Bryan McCormick, Ph. D., CTRS of Indiana University is used to examine documentation and behavioral observation in TR. Panel members explore the role and function of documentation, possible forms of documentation, progress note writing and techniques of observing and documenting client behavior. 30 second promo at end of program, 10 seconds after end.
Dr. Austin and therapeutic recreation students and practitioners discuss effective listening skills. These include establishing the initial environment (5 mins.); responding skills and questioning techniques (15 mins); and closing or summarizing the interview. A vignette of a therapist-client interview provides an opportunity for discussion, followed by panelists' summaries of nonverbal communications they saw in the vignette. Includes an initial list of objectives and closing summary of same.