{"product_id":"foundations-of-therapeutic-recreation-1","title":"Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation","description":"\u003ci\u003eFoundations of Therapeutic Recreation, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces students to the many career possibilities in the field of therapeutic recreation. Drawing on the combined wisdom and expertise of editors Terry Long and Terry Robertson, as well as 20 contributing authors who represent a broad spectrum of experiences within the discipline, the text provides the foundational concepts that are essential for understanding the profession.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of the more significant updates to the second edition of \u003ci\u003eFoundations of Therapeutic Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e is a more contemporary description of models of practice, including significant attention to strength-based models and approaches to practice. In addition, the second edition has been updated to reflect current National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) requirements for obtaining the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential. Other updates to this edition include the following: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Integration of more global perspectives on therapeutic recreation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Greater emphasis of evidence-based practice for designing and delivering enjoyable and beneficial therapeutic recreation interventions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Streamlined content and reorganized chapters to facilitate a natural progression throughout the semester \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Each chapter contains a summary and discussion questions to help assess and promote retention of key concepts. In addition, case studies provide students with a glimpse of client issues they may face in the future, and professional profiles highlight outstanding professionals in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Students will discover potential areas in which therapeutic recreation can be practiced-including mental health centers, programs for those with developmental disabilities, physical rehabilitation facilities, youth development programs, and programs for the aging population-and will also be exposed to potential changes and uses of therapeutic recreation as technology innovations, public policy, and service demand trends evolve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plus, instructors will find a suite of ancillaries to assist in managing their course. The instructor guide includes learning objectives for each chapter along with sample classroom activities and assignments. The test bank has been expanded, and the presentation package has undergone significant revisions to reflect the content of the text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations of Therapeutic Recreation, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003eprovides students with evidence-based information on fundamental concepts in the field of therapeutic recreation. With a reader-friendly format and engaging style, this text will help students explore the various career possibilities in the field.","brand":"Terry Long","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31893447082116,"sku":"9781492550440","price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781492550440_f79f64b3-7f58-478d-a07b-d4fd0ecc5e37.jpg?v=1783404016","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/foundations-of-therapeutic-recreation-1","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}