

Recreational Therapy
The St. Mary Recreation Therapy Program uses recreational and leisure
activities to restore and improve an individual's functional skills
to enhance quality of life.
The goal of the program is to improve patient’s social, cognitive, emotional,
and physical functional behaviors which are necessary to participate in
lifestyle activities. Recreation therapy is utilized as a treatment intervention
in conjunction with the overall rehabilitation goals of the patient.
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| Recreation therapy encourages activities of
enjoyment and leisure. |
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Recreational therapy programs include :
Diversional Recreation
is also offered at St. Mary and is available to
all patients during their stay on the rehabilitation unit. In
addition, activities that do not require staff direction also are provided. These may include
books, puzzles, cards, games and crafts.
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