By Jamie Cook (Recreation Therapist, Recreational Respite) Loss of a loved one is a difficult experience for anyone, but for children and youth experiencing grief and bereavement during their formative years, it can be even more complex, confusing, and overwhelming. Recreation is uniquely situated with the capacity to support children and youth through their grief …
By Lauren Presutti, MEd, EdS, LLMSW Mental Health Therapist Founder of River Oaks Psychology Psychotherapist | Speaker | Writer | Designer | Entrepreneur I have always embraced the motto, “work hard, play hard.” I appreciate my dedication to professional goals as a mental health therapist, but my career would certainly crumble to pieces if I …
Recreation May Be The Key To Disability Empowerment And Mental Wellness Read More »
We participated recently in the great and important conversation about social connection and the great loneliness epidemic. The impact of COVID19 and how it has caused further isolation and social disconnect amongst many people, including marginalized and vulnerable populations. Dr. Kiffer Card reviews the results from the Canadian Social Connection Survey as part of the …
Thanks to the Tamarack Institute for including us as moderator of this great conversation with Steven Estey and Sarah Schulman! Some really great things happening around the country for and with people with disabilities! ‘How People with Disabilities are Shaping Community’ Have a watch 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=layoBvaALyE
Watch a critical discussion around the importance of human connection for individuals living on the Autism Spectrum. Our engaging & experienced panel discusses why face to face interaction is key, what we have heard about this subject from the autism community, how the global pandemic has affected our contact with others and ways to engage …
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Almost immediately after COVID-19 hit Canada in March 2020, Amy MacFarlane, Founder and CEO of Recreational Respite, realized she had a major problem. “All of our services shut down,” she says, remembering the chaos of those initial weeks. “Before the pandemic, we offered in-person one-on-one services and group programs in the community. We didn’t have …
Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities During the Pandemic Read More »
Recreation, engagement and connectivity plays a MUCH bigger role than what we give it credit for as a society until times like this, when we can’t imagine this situation being a part of our every day life and can only cope because we know it’s NOT permanent. Please remember this.. some of the factors that …
Read Article, here! Summary There is an increase in readily-available information regarding alternative therapy options. Recreation therapy approaches are starting to experience a shift, moving from programs that are centered around issues of concern, to focusing on inclusion and promoting participation. This WellSpring issue takes a look at how recreation therapy delivered through group activities …
Using recreation therapy to promote inclusion and active participation Read More »
We are writing this post to share the voices of participants who have taken part in our various virtual programs for the last 3 months since the COVID-19 Pandemic began. We had the chance to be a part of a truly insightful virtual meeting where we invited our frequent participants to give us their perspectives …
Virtual Program Experiences in the COVID-19 Pandemic Read More »
Did you know that Recreational Respite has been offering hands-on training and workshops for staff in various not for profit community organizations around the world #Kuwait #Canada #Australia: https://recrespite.com/about-us/our-story/? The skilled staff receiving the training ranges from personal support workers (PSW), respite workers, volunteers and family caregivers themselves. The focus is on the importance of …
