Recreational Therapy

Baking. Bullet journaling. Scavenger hunts. Nature walks.

These may not seem like therapeutic interventions at first consideration. However, activities like arts and crafts, sports, and games can in fact help improve a person’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health. 


When using activity-based interventions to address the needs of individuals with illness or disabling conditions, the practice is called Recreational Therapy (or, Rec Therapy).

Students with complex challenges benefit greatly from recreational interventions, which is why TQS is excited to add Rec Therapy to our robust Clinical Services offerings. 

Camryn Brumfield

CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST

TQS students are...

"leaders."

 

 

 

TQS students will participate in 30-minute group Rec Therapy sessions that correspond with the topics they’re learning about in their academic classes. These sessions will use evidence-based practices attached to measurable goals and objectives. Interventions may include:

  • Reflection using positivity cards 

  • Music exploration

  • Dance

  • “Simon Says” 

  • Time capsule creation

  • Rock painting

  • Bird feeder building

  • Sun catcher crafting 

  • Community outings

  • And more!

The main goal is to increase students’ interpersonal interaction skills while letting them participate in activities they enjoy.  

Rec Therapy has many benefits to students in grades preK-12. It can:

  • Increase emotion identification, self-advocacy, self-expression, and social and coping skills

  • Help students with independence and the activities of daily living

  • Strengthen communication and confidence

  • Increase frustration and sitting tolerance

  • Decrease depression, anxiety, stress, and physical or verbal outbursts

This evidence-based practice will add another unique support to our TQS community and help all of our students blossom into confident, independent learners.

For questions about TQS Rec. Therapy, please contact Nicole Negro, Dean of Students

“Leading the Change is the most far-reaching strategic plan in our school's history,  yet I have never been more confident in our community's ability to accomplish our goals. Together, we will deliver bold leadership, authentic engagement, emboldened people, unparalleled programs, and audacious innovation - and we will impact the lives of even more individuals with complex challenges.” -Alex Brosowsky, Head of School

Upcoming Events

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Upper School families are invited to a Lunch and Learn focused on College Planning for Students with Complex Challenges beginning at 12:00 p.m.  Laura Sibbald, Executive Director of Neurodiversity Initiatives from Chestnut Hill College and Kristen Tabun, Director of Transition from TQS will review with families how to know if their student is ready for college, what to do now to support a transition, and how to successfully navigate the many changes students will face in college.

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