Recreational Therapist Case Study

To the millions of veterans that have served this country by leaving behind their world as they once knew it, thank you. Entering the world of a soldier comes with a culture of warriors who are taught and trained to be ready to kill, but also ready to save, heal, and comfort (Hansen). Sergeant Hansen served in the United States Marine Corps for nine years and was deployed three times, once to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. He was honorably discharged in April of 2014, however like many other veterans, his military experience has impacted his new civilian life due to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. It is paramount that a proper system concerning military veterans of the United States is established for the process of re-acclimating soldiers back to a civilian lifestyle. Within the current system and process that is being used, veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are discharged without the support and guidance they need to efficiently return to the civilian world.

This paper is about counselors who choose to work with veterans or those who suffer from PTSD. The topics that will be discussed are the specific job descriptions, the salary one could look to receive, the certification requirements, and the future of this ever growing field.

After touring the medical facilities, we walked a long way to the prison area, dorm area and workspace where the recreation therapist ran groups. John showed us their offices that over looked the play yard for some prisoners. This can be good for therapist to observe behaviors and actions of the inmates outside

This presentation is on the article titled, “Recovery Ranch”, by Tim Smith. This recovery facility caters to those with a number of ailments, including PTSD. This facility located in Nunnelly, TN offers a continuum of addiction treatment services. This outdoor facility allows the clients to participate in an array of recreational and leisure activities. Some treatments of PTSD are cognitive behavioral therapy and cognitive processing therapy. The ranch can be quite costly. Recovery ranch uses the social behaviors of the clients in order for their healing process to begin. This topic was chosen because the clients are able to partake in many nature activities and the participants are able to cope better with people that they can relate to. It

Bearing the enormous number of veterans falling subject to PTSD, there is need to establish community based interactive recovery center where they can freely and affordably get assistance in overcoming the condition within a community setting and not subjecting the veterans to exit from their community setting.

One of the most common things veterans encounter during the war is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which severe physical harm occurred or was threatened. The most common symptoms of PTSD is difficulty concentrating, lack of interest/apathy, feelings of detachment, loss of appetite, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response and sleep disturbances. The statistics show that at least 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have PTSD. But 50% of those with PTSD do not seek treatment out of the half that seek treatment, only half of them get “minimally adequate treatment.” This issue is very serious because of how much stress it puts on these veterans. With a rehabilitation center these veterans could get the help that they need until they are healthy enough to go out on their own.

Mental health: Client reported that he is currently waiting for an appointment for MH services from his OTP. The client reported his intention to continue attending a PTSD support group while in the program. Client denied having any S/I and H/I at this time.

To conclude, Kristen Walter neither confirmed nor denied if one treatment program was better than the other. She stated that both outpatient and residential programs can be beneficial to veterans with PTSD, but the treatment program that works best may depend on the severity of their symptoms. In the article “Cognitive Processing Therapy for Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Comparison Between Outpatient and Residential Treatment”, Kristen Walter evaluates the treatment success in outpatient and inpatient programs for veterans with

In the recreational therapy department, we aim to address the assessed needs of our clients through therapeutic leisure activities. Clients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder exhibit symptoms of hyperarousal, anxiety, depression, and poor concentration (Cater & Van Andel, 2011, pp. 352-353) Prior to engaging clients into activities, we will conduct research which will assist us in developing an evidence-based treatment plan. For example, during admission, I will conduct the Leisure Interest Measure assessment to identify which of the following components appeal to my client: physical, outdoor, mechanical, artistic, service, social, cultural, and reading (Burlingame & Blaschko, 2010, p. 237 ). Based on the symptoms of my client and the information

APPLICANT-PROVIDED EVIDENCE: DD Form 149, dated 26 September 2014; DD Form 214, dated 3 November 2011; Orders 14-010-00024, dated 10 January 2014; a voluntary reassignment packet to the IRR, dated 1 June 2013; and a Timeline, dated 12 March 2014.

We live in a time where war, armed conflicts, hate crimes, foreign and domestic terrorism are on the rise. Historically there has been a population of individuals that served their country however, when they returned home they were under-served. Many combat veterans returned home only to face new challenges with adjusting to the dynamic environment around them. United States Armed Forces Veterans are confronted with evolved challenges such as; the advent of social media, and increase in news outlets which can keep a steady stream conflict flowing into the veterans home, impairing a veteran’s ability to reduce vigilance. When I separated from the military in July 5, 2007, after 9 years of service, despite my best efforts and all the experience I had acquired I was unemployed. Upon gaining employment, my income was been cut in half, my position of authority was removed, I was now disabled and dealing PTSD, I was having marital problems and struggling to adjust to civilian life. In essence I was struggling fulfill some of my basic needs discussed in Reality Theory. The encouragement and support I received from those with share experiences was monumental factor in my positive progression. Being connected to other veterans, either via family or friends that could empathize, encourage, and confront destructive thinking was a key factor throughout that process. Therefore, therapy in the form of small closed groups called fire teams in therapy can be beneficial in

Natural environments and outdoor settings are common places people go when they want to relax or temporarily escape life’s problems. Most often, when choosing where to vacation, people commonly select a destination with picturesque sceneries or serene landscapes. For this reason, natural outdoor settings seem like an ideal place to incorporate recreational therapy activities for those with physical and mental health issues. Recreational therapists should consider several aspects of their patients lives when creating these outdoor therapy programs. This paper explores the social cognitive theory and the behavioral, personal, and environmental constructs that affect the behavior of veterans with PTSD and other psychological health issues. There will be a brief discussion regarding the details of the study as well as the author’s findings. In particular, the role of the environment on one’s behavior will be examined.

The next few programs require a conical amount of supervision than the aforementioned, and are generally more lenient and flexible with the length of stay. Firstly, Y-Passages program is another program specifically for men. Applicants may have already been through one of the other programs offered by the “Y”, but it is not required. These applicants generally are self-sufficient, but may need additional support to fully realize their goals and residents may stay for six to nine months. Whereas, the Honor House is a residential program specifically designed for veteran men who are chemically dependent. Qualifications for this program include the individual being deemed benefit eligible by the Lebanon Veterans Association. Generally, the “Y” will accommodate the length of time per the needs of the veteran.

Vi would benefit from skilled occupational therapy services for post op rehabilitation of flexor tendon laceration of the wrist to improve overall independence with functional activities of daily living as well as identifying areas of interest in leisure activities to address Vi's underlying depression. Therefore the performance areas that will be addressed in occupational therapy sessions are as follows:

Leading requires managers to motivate employees to achieve business objectives and goals (Norman, n.d.). Levine is up fitting offices so quickly that the staffing has become an issue. As the offices continue to open our formal director is hiring staff however, the leadership and education is very slack. In saying that, LCI is pushing all directors to have new staff trained in a very short period. One thing I notice is that Jamie Lab Director does not hire new graduates. The scientist that were hired have very good knowledge of hematology but the work flow of how each office should be run was not communicated. Because of the offices opening so quickly the proper training is not occurring. I have been a Medical Lab Scientist for fourteen years