Laurie Singer - Recreational Therapy

Laurie Singer explains how recreation therapy taps into the innate human need to play, offering healing, joy, and connection regardless of age or ability. Can you have a full life without play? Find out how she connects the dots between well-being and fun!Summary • Laurie explains recreation therapy as a legitimate modality aligning with clinical outcomes • Success stories of recreation helping individuals with severe injuries, such as spinal cord injuries, regain hope and purpose • The vital role of recreation in mental health, reducing stress, and strengthening human connections • Addressing barriers, including societal perceptions, lack of accessibility, and personal constraints • The importance of integrating universal design in outdoor and recreational spaces • Challenging the notion of leisure as something earned, emphasizing recreation as a fundamental human rightResources & LinksLaurie Singer Linked Inhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-singerctrs/High Fives - Organization helping injured adventurers return to activityhttps://highfives.org/Universal Design in Recreation - Principles for Inclusive Outdoor Spaceshttps://universaldesign.org/American Disabilities Act (ADA) - Accessibility legislation and guidelineshttps://www.ada.gov/