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22. Nonverbal communication (29:15)

Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Austin, David R., 1941-
Summary:
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.

24. Professional ethics (36:26)

Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Austin, David R., 1941-
Summary:
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.

25. Professionalism in therapeutic recreation (25:10)

Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Austin, David R., 1941-
Summary:
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

26. Quality of life (34:28)

Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Austin, David R., 1941-
Summary:
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).

27. Safe transportation safely transporting clients (15:52)

Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Austin, David R., 1941-
Summary:
Outlines the steps important for safely transporting individuals with disabilities. The basics of infant and child restraint systems and lift operations are also discussed.

28. Therapeutic communication (46:19)

Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Austin, David R., 1941-
Summary:
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.

29. Therapeutic recreation history the formative years (37:32)

Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Austin, David R., 1941-
Summary:
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.

30. Therapeutic recreation the modern era (58:25)

Date:
2003
Main contributors:
Austin, David R., 1941-
Summary:
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.