Recreational Therapist Health Professionals

Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …

Comply with and maintain the confidentiality of healthcare users` illness and treatment information.

Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.

Observe and assess the patient`s behaviour, attitudes and emotions in order to understand if and how their therapeutic needs can be met with a specific kind of therapy, collecting and …

The various types, pathophysiology and psychology of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorders and how they can be treated.

Recommended Books

5 books

The Handbook of the Neurobiology of Eating Disorders

Oxford Editor

2025

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Handbook of Eating Disorders and Obesity

Carlyle Bennet

2023

Handbook of Eating Disorders and Obesity

Stephan Herpertz, Martin…

2023

The Practical Handbook of Eating Difficulties

Hannah Lewis, Mark Hopfe…

2022

Handbook of Eating Disorders

Peter Garner

2021

The human mental processes such as attention, memory, language use, perception, problem solving, creativity and thinking.

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3 books

Recreational Therapy Assessment

Thomas K. Skalko, Jerome…

2020

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Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence and Cognitive Neuroscience

Aron K. Barbey, Sherif K…

2021

Oxford Handbook of the Cognitive Science of Religion

Justin L. Barrett

2022

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Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

Recommended Books

1 book

Geriatrics: Health and Wellbeing of Older Adults

Mason Button

2021

The study of development and behaviour of human beings.

The characteristics and foundations of behavioural therapy, which focuses on changing patients` unwanted or negative behaviour. It involves studying the present behaviour and the means by which this can be …

The art therapy history and theory, events, and practitioners, and the development of art therapy as a distinct therapeutic practice, the overview of psychotherapy theories relevant to art therapy, theories …

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4 books

The Wiley Handbook of Art Therapy

David E. Gussak, Marcia …

2025

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Mastering the Practice of Expressive Arts Therapy

Judith Greer Essex

2025

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Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

Terry Long, Terry Robert…

2020

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The Arts Therapies

Phil Jones

2020

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The relationships between victims and perpetrators, the frequency of victimization and the psychological effects it has on the victim.

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3 books

Victimology

Leah E. Daigle, Lisa R. …

2025

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Advanced Introduction to Victimology

Sandra Walklate

2023

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Understanding Victimology

Shelly Clevenger, Jordan…

2024

The solution-focused approach to treating mental disorders oriented towards solving problems by teaching new information-processing skills and coping mechanisms.

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2 books

A Practical Guide to CBT

Elaine Iljon Foreman

2025

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Freda McManus

2022

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The involvement of animals in a treatment in order to improve the social, emotional or cognitive functioning of the patient.

Recommended Books

1 book

Animal-assisted Interventions

Lori R. Kogan

2023

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The moral standards and procedures, ethical questions and obligations specific to occupations in a health care setting such as respect for human dignity, self-determination, informed consent and patient confidentiality.

Recommended Books

1 book

Occupational Health Ethics

Jacques Tamin

2020

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The characteristics and evolution of human sexual activity, sexual orientation and the sexual relationship for various group types such as teenagers, elderly or disabled people.

Recommended Books

1 book

The Sexual Evolution

Nathan H. Lents

2025

The characteristics, causes, symptoms and diagnosis of the neurodevelopmental disorder affecting social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and repetitive behaviour.

The implementation of dance in a therapeutic treatment in order to improve the self-esteem and body image of the patient.

The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.

The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.

The human psychological development across the lifespan, theories of personality development, cultural and environmental influences, human behavior, including developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, and addictive behavior.

The basics and terminology of medical studies.

The techniques relevant for peer group education, where each member is encouraged to express or exchnage a particular type of behaviour or piece of information.

Recommended Books

1 book

Group Activities for Personal Development

Sheena Duboust, Pamela K…

2018

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The types of psychoanalytic theories and techniques that relate to the unconscious mental processes

Recommended Books

1 book

Theory of Psychoanalytical Practice

Juan Tubert-Oklander

2018

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The way to listen to individuals, to summarise the major points and clarify what they are feeling in order to help them reflect on their behaviour.

Recommended Books

1 book

Recreational Therapy Assessment

Thomas K. Skalko, Jerome…

2019

The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.

Neurology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

Paediatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.

The different philosophical systems, their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices and their impact on human culture.

The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.

The awareness of various effects that medicines have on the patient or client's behaviour, mood and thinking.

The implications related to how an individual is behaving, depending on the group to which the individual belongs to and how this influences him/her.

The various methods and techniques used to alleviate stress and bring peace and relaxation to the body and mind. This includes activities such as yoga, qigong or t`ai chi.

The group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

The theory and techniques required to compose, produce and perform works of visual arts as drawing, painting, sculpture and other art forms.

Recommended Books

1 book

A Graphic Guide to Art Therapy

Amy E. Huxtable, Libby S…

2021

The development stage of a music therapy process which includes receiving patients referred to from healthcare professionals, educational professionals, completing an assessment through the study of medical or education records, …

The characteristics of sound perception from music or speech and their psychological effects on the individual`s hearing.

The criteria of psychiatric diagnoses, the use of the disease classification system, and the theories of psychopathology. The indicators of functional and organic disorders and the types of psychopharmacological medications.

The fundamental principles and methods applied in psychotherapy to explore and resolve distressing behaviour or feelings.

The different types of music therapies such as active, receptive and functional music therapy.

Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.

Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …

Apply a broad range of bio-medical, psycho-social, organisational, educational, and societal aspects of health, disease, and healthcare to improve healthcare services and to improve quality of life.

Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.

Manage the environment and athletes or participants to minimise their chances of suffering any harm. This includes checking appropriateness of venue and equipment and gathering relevant sport and health history …

Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.

Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.

Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.

Direct, control or restrain some or part of an animal's, or a group of animals', movement.

Perform in artistic productions of differents disciplines such as classical ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, early dance, ethnic dance, folk dance, acrobatic dances and street dance.

Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.

Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve …

Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.

Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.

Set up a proper procedure to manage appointments, including policies related to cancellation and nonappearance.

Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.

Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.

Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …

Help the patient or client identify and anticipate high risk situations or external and internal triggers. Support them in developing better coping strategies and back-up plans in case of future …

Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.

Record the healthcare user's progress in response to treatment by observing, listening and measuring outcomes.

Make referrals to other professionals, based on the healthcare user's requirements and needs, especially when recognising that additional healthcare diagnostics or interventions are required.

Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.

Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.

Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …

Treat children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in inpatient, outpatient, partial treatment programs, and aftercare with art therapy interventions, to explore verbal, behavioral, and artistic communication, treatment planning, treatment approaches …

Apply specific music therapy procedures and methods for client evaluation and possible preliminary diagnosis.

Apply existing music therapy methods, techniques, materials, and equipment in line with the patient`s therapeutic needs and the treatment plan already created.

Use various active and receptive intervention techniques in music therapy such as singing, playing instruments, improvising or rhythmic based experiences.

Conduct psychoanalysis on patients, focusing on unconscious forces that can have a negative effect on their psychological well-being.

Use psychological or sociological elements in delivering music therapy.

Evaluate the effectiveness of art therapy sessions to aid the planning of subsequent sessions.

Review and assess music therapy sessions to monitor their effectiveness and to facilitate the planning of any subsequent sessions.

Develop and maintain a repertoire of music for music therapy according to age, culture and stylistic differences.

Formulate a diagnosis for people with a variety of issues and mental disorders, ranging from short-term personal and emotional problems to severe, chronic mental conditions, recognising and critically evaluating any …

Encourage the healthcare user to engage in self-monitoring by conducting situational and developmental analyses on him- or herself. Assist the healthcare user to develop a degree of self-critique and self-analysis …

Assess the competences, needs, and limitations of people affected by trauma, referring the patients to specialised trauma services where appropriate.

Analyse and identify patient`s functional and dysfunctional behaviours.

Observe healthcare users and record significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents, notifying a supervisor or physician when required.

Make a treatment plan, outlining possible strategies and musical experiences that might be helpful in meeting the patient`s needs, setting clear goals for the patients to achieve and agreeing on …

Use gestalt therapy techniques such as the empty chair technique and the exaggeration exercise in individual or group settings in the shape of creative exercises and experiments, aiming to make …

Make a treatment plan outlining possible art therapy strategies such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage with patients ranging from young children to the elderly, looking for forms of art …

Respond to significant changes, patterns and dangers in the patient's response to therapy.

Record information accurately relating to the progress of the patient during therapy sessions.

Take referred patients, including self-referred ones and referrals from other professionals such as teachers, psychologists, therapists and psychiatrists.

Work creatively with various groups of patients in a therapeutic setting.

Get involved with the friends, families and other relevant actors important for the client or patient being treated, under the conditions of confidentiality and transparency.