Shepherd Center - A Catastrophic Care Hospital

Researchers have identified that involvement in recreation activities provides many benefits, some of which include increased physical fitness, increased self-confidence and increased social interaction. Research shows that productive and positive use of recreation time for someone with a disability is not only desirable, it is imperative. Attitude and activity strongly affect a person’s health and well-being. Involvement in positive and meaningful recreation activities assists with decreasing medical complications and the need for further medical intervention and /or hospitalization, and it is one of the best ways to adjust to lifestyle changes caused by a disability.

WHO IS APPROPRIATE?

Anyone who has acquired a disability and wishes to return to an active lifestyle. Please inquire via contact information below if you are interested in Therapeutic Recreation Outpatient Services.

INITIAL ASSESSMENT

Individuals are assessed to see what goals they have for themselves and what goals the Therapeutic Recreation Specialists finds appropriate for the individual. Once goals are agreed upon then individual sessions are set to work towards achieving these goals.

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES 

Leisure Counseling/Leisure Education Content Areas

• Laws and rights

• Meaning of wellness

• Benefits of recreation

• Problem solving techniques

• Community accessibility

• Self-advocacy

• Transportation and Air travel

• Time management

• Community resources

• Stigma management

Leisure Skill Instruction Content Area

• Explore Recreation Interest

• Adaptive equipment

• Adaptive techniques

• Activity modifications

• Recreation Resources

COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION

All learned information is combined to assist an individual with the confidence and knowledge to return to their community. Individuals with the support and guidance of the Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, learn how to function more independently and practice skills within their community. External resources are used whenever needed to assist in achieving a goal. Through the assistance of Therapeutic

Recreation services individuals gain the confidence and knowledge to become active members of their community.

INTERNSHIP

Please click here to apply for an internship in Therapeutic Recreation at Shepherd Center. Please mail your complete application package to Kelly Edens’ attention at 2020 Peachtree Road NW; Atlanta, Georgia; 30309.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Adventure Skills Workshop (ASW)

May 18-20, 2012 at Lake Martin in Jackson's Gap, Alabama. The deadline to register is April 20, 2012.

The workshop offers a full array of outdoor activities to individuals with spinal cord injury or disease, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders.

Participants in ASW can choose from a number of sports and activities, including: tubing, jet skiing, water skiing, scuba diving, swimming, fishing, all-terrain vehicles, climbing wall, canoeing/kayaking, riflery/skeet, and water polo.

To download the ASW brochure, please click here. To register for the event online, please click here. Registration deadline is April 20, 2012. Contact Sabrina Evans at 404-350-7375 or email Sabrina for more information.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information about Therapeutic Recreation services, call 404-350-7375. Shepherd Center; 2020 Peachtree Road NW; Atlanta, Georgia; 30309.