Life, Leisure, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Join us as we dive into the literature and real world application of recreational therapy! We'll cover topics related to recreation and leisure, health and wellness, evidence-based practice and research, whole-patient care, life tidbits and so much more!
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Meets Recreation (part 1) (opens the original)
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I do the research so you don't have to! Join us as we explore the relationship of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and recreation selection. How the participant approaches the activity is often more important than the activity itself. Many needs can be met through the same activity, depending on the participant's attitude, effort, and goals. Recreation Example: basketball Physiological needs met through exercise Safety needs meet through existing with a clear set of rules and boundaries Love and belo
Why People Recreate? (opens the original)
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Join us as we explore theories behind why people recreate. This is the first episode of a series I like to call "I did the research, so you don't have to".
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