According to the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA),<unk>  or therapeutic recreation (TR) is a systematic process that utilizes recreation (leisure) and other activities as interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.<unk>  may also be simply referred to as recreation therapy, in short it is the utilization and enhancement of leisure. The work of<unk> sts differ from other professionals on the basis of using leisure activities alone to meet well-being goals, they work with clients to enhance motor, social and cognitive functioning, build confidence, develop coping skills, and integrate skills learned in treatment settings into community settings. Intervention areas vary widely and are based upon enjoyable and rewarding interests of the client. Examples of intervention modalities include creative arts (e.g., crafts, music, dance, drama, among others), games, sports like adventure programming, exercises like dance/movement, and skill enhancement activities (Motor, locomotion, sensory, cognition, communication, and behavior).
Recreational therapy
Sex therapy
Dance therapy
Reality therapy
Mirror therapy
Wake therapy
Conductive education
Suicide intervention