FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation Programs
FAR uses the term arts and recreation therapy to encompass four kinds of therapy:
Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy and Recreation Therapy.
The following are the definitions for each of these therapies are provided by their respective professional associations.
Individual Therapy Sessions
Music Therapy
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
AMERICAN MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Group music sessions are free if private music therapy is taken thanks to a generous grant from the Samuel and Jean Frankel Foundation.
Music therapists are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree and be Board Certified.
Group music sessions are free if private music therapy is taken thanks to a generous grant from the Samuel and Jean Frankel Foundation.
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Art Therapy
Art Therapy is the therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma or challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development.
AMERICAN ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Art Therapy is currently provided as private sessions only. No Art Therapy groups are available at this time
Art therapists are required to have a Master’s Degree.
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Dance/Movement Therapy
Based on the empirically supported premise that the body, mind and spirit are interconnected, the American Dance Therapy Association defines dance/movement therapy as the psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration of the individual.
AMERICAN DANCE THERAPY ASSOCIATION
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Recreation Therapy
Recreational Therapy means a treatment service designed to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a person’s level of functioning and independence in life activities, to promote health and wellness as well as reduce or eliminate the activity limitations and restrictions to participation in life situations caused by an illness or disabling condition.
AMERICAN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ASSOCIATION
Recreational therapists are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree and be Board Certified.
FAR offers a variety of recreational group programs that help participants develop a wide array of social, physical and mental skills in safe, fun settings.
Ask a therapist if this program is right for you.