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Meaning of "recreational therapist" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

recreational therapist  [ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃənəl ˈθɛrəpɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

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Recreational therapist is a noun.
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WHAT DOES RECREATIONAL THERAPIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Recreational therapy

According to the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, recreational therapy is 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. Recreational therapy may also be referred to as therapeutic recreation or recreation therapy. Recreational therapists work with clients to restore motor, social and cognitive functioning, build confidence, develop coping skills, and integrate skills learned in treatment settings into community settings. Intervention areas vary widely and are based upon client interests. Examples of intervention modalities include creative arts, sports, adventure programming, dance/movement, and leisure education. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/recreational-therapists.htm...

Definition of recreational therapist in the English dictionary

The definition of recreational therapist in the dictionary is someone who specializes in therapy by means of recreational activities engaged in by the patient.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RECREATIONAL THERAPIST


aromatherapist
əˌrəʊməˈθerəpɪst
chemotherapist
ˌkiːməʊˈθɛrəpɪst
electrotherapist
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpɪst
endoscopist
enˈdɒskəpɪst
horoscopist
hɒˈrɒskəpɪst
hydrotherapist
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθerəpɪst
hypnotherapist
ˌhɪpnəʊˈθɛrəpɪst
lycanthropist
laɪˈkænθrəpɪst
massotherapist
ˌmæsəʊˈθɛrəpɪst
microscopist
maɪˈkrɒskəpɪst
misanthropist
mɪˈzænθrəpɪst
philanthropist
fɪˈlænθrəpɪst
physiotherapist
ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪst
psychotherapist
ˌsaɪkəʊˈθerəpɪst
radiotherapist
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈθerəpɪst
spectroscopist
spɛkˈtrɒskəpɪst
stereoscopist
ˌstɛrɪˈɒskəpɪst
stethoscopist
steˈθɒskəpɪst
telescopist
tɪˈlɛskəpɪst
therapist
ˈθɛrəpɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

recreance
recreancy
recreant
recreantly
recreate
recreation
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recreation centre
recreation ground
recreation room
recreational
recreational drug
recreational sex
recreational therapy
recreational vehicle
recreationist
recreative
recreatively
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WORDS THAT END LIKE RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

beauty therapist
escapist
group therapist
harpist
landscapist
nonpapist
occupational therapist
orthoepist
papist
physical therapist
psilanthropist
rapist
serial rapist
sex therapist
speech therapist
stenotypist
theanthropist
Trappist
typist
utopist

Synonyms and antonyms of recreational therapist in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «recreational therapist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

Find out the translation of recreational therapist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of recreational therapist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «recreational therapist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

康乐治疗师
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

terapeuta recreativo
570 millions of speakers

English

recreational therapist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मनोरंजक चिकित्सक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المعالج الترفيهية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рекреационных терапевт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

terapeuta de recreio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিনোদনমূলক থেরাপিস্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ludothérapeute
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terapi rekreasi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Freizeittherapeutin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

レクリエーション療法士
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

레크리에이션 치료사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Therapist rekreasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bác sĩ chuyên khoa giải trí
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொழுதுபோக்கு சிகிச்சை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मनोरंजक उपचाराचा डॉक्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Eğlence terapisti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terapeuta ricreativo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

terapeuta rekreacyjny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рекреаційних терапевт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

terapeut de agrement
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναψυχής θεραπευτής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ontspannings terapeut
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fritids terapeut
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rekreasjons terapeut
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of recreational therapist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RECREATIONAL THERAPIST»

The term «recreational therapist» is regularly used and occupies the 107.773 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RECREATIONAL THERAPIST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about recreational therapist

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RECREATIONAL THERAPIST»

Discover the use of recreational therapist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to recreational therapist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Discover Hidden Secret Wisdom: A Recreational Therapist's ...
This book is jam-packed with secret wisdom on success. BONUSES INCLUDED: But wait, there's more. You'll also get access to 30+ self-improvement articles and books that you can download online as a gift for buying this book.
MR Danny Pettry II, 2009
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Physical Therapy Aide: A Worktext
Recreational Therapist. The recreational therapist uses recreation and leisure activities as a means of treating patients' symptoms and thereby improving their physical and mental well-being. This is generally accomplished by the recreational ...
Roberta C. Weiss, 1998
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Occupational outlook handbook
The specifics of each recreational therapist's job vary with the employment setting and capacities of the patients or clients served. In most clinical settings, recreational therapists usually work in the rehabilitation or therapy department with other ...
United States. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1990
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Careers in Health, Physical Education, and Sports
Therapy related careers are in demand and include: ' Recreational Therapist ' Movement Therapist ' Physical Therapist ' Dance Therapist Recreational Therapist The recreational therapist employ a comprehensive, holistic approach to ...
Patricia Floyd, Beverly Allen, 2008
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Career Discovery Encyclopedia
The recreational therapist needs to understand a patient's ailment, current physical and mental capacities, emotional state, and prospects for recovery and the patient's interests and hobbies. Some therapists specialize in certain areas.
Facts On File, Incorporated, 2009
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Introduction to the Health Professions
In 2009, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Utah, and New Hampshire required licensure to practice as a recreational therapist. Certification and Other Qualifications Although certification is usually voluntary, most employers prefer to hire candidates ...
Peggy S. Stanfield, Y. H. Hui, Nanna Cross, 2011
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Medifocus Guidebook On: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
By coordinating with the occupational therapist and physical therapist, the recreational therapist can choose activities that augment the goals set for the patient. Another role the recreational therapist plays in the rehabilitation of patients with ...
Inc. Medifocus. com, Elliot Jacob, Ph.d., 2012
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The Criminal Personality: The Change Process
RECREATIONAL THERAPY A recreational therapist with whom we spoke detailed several objectives of his program. The first he described as diversionary, with such activities included as playing cards, watching movies, and attending ...
Samuel Yochelson, Stanton Samenow, 1995
9
Litigation and Trial Practice
9 Occupation Deponent is a recreational therapist for the state of Iowa. He has had that job for eight years. Before that he was a recreation program assistant for the state. He worked at Spencer Regional Treatment Center for one or two years.
Janis Walter, Roderick D. Blanchard, 2006
10
Horticultural Therapy and the Older Adult Population
La Vida Felicidad, Inc. No Response Nursing home Rehabilitation hospital Arb0retum/garden center Psychiatric institution Other No Response 1 00 300 500 2600 17 No Response Horticultural Therapist Recreational Therapist Horticultural ...
Suzanne Wells, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RECREATIONAL THERAPIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term recreational therapist is used in the context of the following news items.
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EVERYDAY WELLNESS: Therapeutic pet visitors
During the past 6 years Robin has blended being a recreational therapist with her talent and love for breeding and training German Shepherd dogs. Zeus is a ... «Post-Chronicle, Jul 15»
2
Miniature therapy horses visit patients at area medical facility
Sweet Pee and Pippin, miniature therapy horses, stopped by and met the ... a lot for them to get to that point,” Ron Tankel, a TMC recreational therapist, said. «KCTV Kansas City, Jul 15»
3
The Healing Power of Music
"No, you're not in trouble," says recreational therapist Mindy Smith. But nothing seems to help Naomi's mood. "I've been a bad girl," she repeats over and over. «AARP News, Jun 15»
4
Sponsor story: 3 Qualities of a Recreational Therapist
Not many people know what a recreational therapist is, but at its core, the profession is simple: A recreational therapist helps people heal, grow and thrive by ... «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Jun 15»
5
Children's Home greenhouse teaches more than gardening
"I usually relate it to having a good foundation," said Andrew Gustafson, a recreational therapist who works in a new greenhouse on the campus. He and the ... «St. Cloud Times, May 15»
6
Craig Hospital therapy dog recovering after spinal surgery
DENVER — A Craig Hospital therapy dog is back home after undergoing spinal ... all of our patients,” said Lori Womeldorff, Craig Hospital recreational therapist. «FOX31 Denver, Apr 15»
7
Nurse attacks: are bruises and black eyes the new face of BC health …
... a $75,000 fine was levied against Vancouver Coastal Health last summer, after Pam Owen, a recreational therapist, was assaulted by a psychiatric patient. «CBC.ca, Mar 15»
8
The power of nostalgia
Chow's colleague, Meggan Cameron, a recreational therapist at RHC, has had similar experiences. Her job involves using recreational activities and leisure ... «Muse, Jan 15»
9
Folsom prison therapist faces smuggling and conspiracy charges
A recreational therapist at California State Prison, Sacramento, was arraigned Monday on charges of smuggling cellphones and heroin to prisoners in the facility ... «News10.net, Dec 14»
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War Veterans Try Yoga, Hiking, Horseback Riding to Treat PTSD
"You can't take [veterans] into a little therapy room and dope them up, and [expect] ... have a licensed recreational therapist to accompany veterans to the ranch. «Wall Street Journal, Sep 14»

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