Staying healthy means staying active. Our certified recreation therapists specialize in engaging activities that promote emotional, spiritual, physical, cognitive and social wellness.

Art Therapy
Art therapy is based on the understanding that the creation and discussion of art can be a healing and life-enhancing experience. Art therapists work closely with each participant to reduce stress, increase self-esteem and improve overall wellness through the creative process.

Horticultural Therapy
Horticulture therapists focus on bringing participants closer to nature as a means of therapy. They encourage individuals to appreciate the needs of plants and partake in various gardening activities. These activities allow participants to benefit from increased physical activity, improved relaxation and a strengthened sense of well-being.

Music Therapy
Backed by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), Music Therapy is an established health profession that applies the therapeutic qualities of music. Through physical involvement, participants can strengthen their physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Activities include playing instruments, singing and songwriting.

Sensory Stimulation Therapy
A sensory stimulation environment is a room used to provide a quiet, controlled space. It is an artificially created venue that uses sensory equipment to stimulate the senses and encourage pleasure and feelings of a comfortable well-being. The sensory stimulation program is designed to promote choice, interaction and relationships through planned stimulation of an individual’s senses. It can help with the following goals:

• Increase or maintain self-esteem, personal identity,
  social confidence and interaction
• Maintain or increase communication
• Reduce isolation or withdrawal
• Reduce anxiety, stress and depression
• Maintain or increase control and empowerment
• Reduce agitated behavior
• Reduce periods of wandering
• Aid in sleep disturbances