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Recreational therapy is an important component of a successful drug and alcohol addiction treatment program. It provides multiple ways for individuals to learn new skills, engage in fun activities and create new connections. When administered through reputable addiction treatment centers in Florida, recreational therapy ultimately helps you find hope in substance abuse recovery. In fact, many of the activities that fall within this category can be enjoyed well after initial medical detox and throughout long-term recovery.
Recreational therapy is an evidence-based approach that uses various forms of recreation as treatment. The programming for it is individualized as part of each person’s treatment plan when incorporating it through an addiction treatment center. Whether you’re dealing with alcohol withdrawal or detox from other substances, this form of therapy is a vital first step to wellness. Treatment advisors ultimately base recommendations on your behaviors, type of addiction and/or mental illness and general wellness.
Recreational therapy program types include music therapy, outdoor activities (such as swimming or hiking), animal therapy, sports (team-based and individual) and art classes and activities. Many therapeutic recreation activities, such as music therapy, have both individual and group options, so you receive the maximum benefit according to your needs.
Some recreational activities are immersion recovery activities that help with mental calming and focus, such as meditation, arts and crafts (especially drawing), journaling and yoga. Music therapy can also fall in this category as part of an immersion recovery process. These activities provide more of a creative outlet than some of the more physical forms of therapy.
Recreational and occupational therapies have different objectives in terms of life skills training. Recreational therapy is a form of immersion recovery that helps you develop knowledge or skills that improve your overall wellness. This form of therapy focuses on the use of various activities to help you relax, improve your physical or mental state and find ways to enjoy life. By comparison, occupational therapy helps you relearn skills, behaviors or movements that you’re unable to do — independently or at all — due to an illness, chronic medical condition or accident.
The benefits of recreational therapy can include, for instance, increased confidence. An eroded sense of confidence and self-esteem is common in addiction and mental illness. Accomplishments gained through recreational therapy activities help you believe in yourself, which transfers to your feelings about your recovery process. From learning how to lead others to being part of a team, participating in recreational activities can also help you learn new and useful skills.
Another benefit of recreational therapy is the development of trust in your treatment advisors, others with whom you engage in activities and yourself as you enjoy various forms of therapeutic recreation. And ultimately, learning how to have fun outside of substance use can help redirect you as you navigate lifelong recovery, comfortably withdraw from substances and meet wonderful people who understand some of the real-life situations you’ve encountered along the way.
The goal of addiction therapy techniques is substance abuse recovery and overall mental wellness. This is true of recreational therapy as well, whether you’re in a partial hospitalization program or inpatient. Recreational therapy hopes to teach you how to use healthy coping mechanisms to deal with potential triggers and pitfalls as you embark on your healing journey. Recreational therapy also aims to help you build self-esteem and discover sides of yourself that you might not have known existed in a safe environment. By creating more opportunities for you to feel whole, you may find it more viable to commit to recovery long-term.
Whether recreational therapy is covered by insurance depends on your specific plan as well as the type of activity in question. Insurance coverage may also depend on the structure of services; for instance, it may be covered as part of an inpatient or partial hospitalization program, but coverage and treatment costs may be different for care administered for outpatient programs. As such, it’s best to check the language of your policy or reach out to one of our specialists, who can help you navigate the specifics and understand your options for program insurance.
The best part about recreational therapy is that it can be individualized to just about anyone. So if you’re wondering if you’re a good candidate for this form of help, the answer is yes. There are many different forms of recreation that can be applied to your underlying issues, likes, dislikes, lifestyle and level of wellness. Our licensed clinicians will tailor a plan that fits your needs and offers you the maximum benefit throughout your recovery. All you have to do is take the first step in reaching out to us. Once you’ve entered treatment, we’ll take it from there and give you the support necessary to live life well and stay sober.
If you’ve been struggling under the crippling weight of addiction with blow after blow to your self-esteem, confidential help starts at our substance abuse rehab in South Florida. The recreational therapy program in Delray Beach is just one of many resources to assist you in getting your life back on track. Our entire staff is on call to guide you through a simple admissions process. All you have to do is take the first step and we’ll be there with you the rest of the way. Give us a call today at (800) 270-4315 or click here to learn more about how recreational therapy can help and support your journey.
