First, someone who wants to become a recreational therapist should earn a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or a related field. (positivepsychologyprogram.com)
Some children have also shown benefits from certain types of recreational therapies, such as swimming and horseback riding. (tomkileylaw.com)
While most programs offer a combination of therapy modalities, like group, family and individual, many also provide additional options like experiential or recreational therapy as well as life skills opportunities. (sundancecanyonacademy.com)