Textbooks and Resources
Therapeutic Recreation: A Strengths Approach by Call Number: Fennell Reserves RM736.7 .A53 2021Publication Date: 2021 Second Edition
Recreational Therapy Basics, Techniques, and Interventions by Call Number: Fennell STACKS RC489 .R4 R43 2016Publication Date: 2016
Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation by Call Number: Fennell STACKS RM736.7 .D385 2011Publication Date: 2011 Second Edition
Therapeutic Recreation Program Design: Principles and Procedures by Call Number: Fennell RESERVES RM736.7 .S78 2009Publication Date: 2009
Positive Communication: Activities to Reduce Isolation and Improve the Wellbeing of Older Adults by Publication Date: 2018eBook
The Multi-Sensory Reminiscence Activity Book: 52 Weekly Group Session Plans for Working with Older Adults by Publication Date: 2018eBook
Sensory Modulation in Dementia Care : Assessment and Activities for Sensory-Enriched Care by Publication Date: 2018eBook
Seated Taiji and Qigong: Guided Therapeutic Exercises to Manage Stress and Balance Mind, Body and Spirit by Publication Date: 2012eBook
Activities for Older People in Care Homes: A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning by Publication Date: 2013eBook
Therapeutic Recreation Processes and Techniques: Evidence-Based Recreational Therapy by Publication Date: 2019eBook
- Recreation Therapy Video SeriesA total of 23 instructional videos were produced by the Recreation Therapy Video (RTV) Project at Indiana University. Topics of the RTV videos range from an introduction to recreation therapy, to developing such skills as engaging in therapeutic communications, making client observations, completing documentation, giving and receiving clinical supervision, and understanding models of practice. Three separate videos extensively cover the history of recreation therapy and another presents pioneers in recreation therapy.
- Murderball (Video Duration 1 hour 28 minutes)
Documentary: Quad rugby as played by the US team, between 2002 games in Sweden and the 2004 Paralympics in Athens. Young men, most with spinal injuries, play this rough and tumble sport in special chairs, seated gladiators. We get to know several and their families. They talk frankly about their injuries, feelings in public, sex lives, competitiveness, and love of the game.