{"product_id":"therapeutic-recreation-a-practical-approach-4th-edition","title":"Therapeutic Recreation: A Practical Approach  4th Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eA long-standing tradition of excellence is extended in the Fourth Edition of this authoritative introduction to the field of therapeutic recreation. The authors effectively combine a broad orientation to the profession with the practical information necessary for students to become successful practitioners. Part I contains a comprehensive discussion of the fields history and theoretical underpinnings  providing students with the perspective they need to evaluate the social  cultural  demographic  economic  and technical forces that have shaped and are continuing to impact health and human services in general  and therapeutic recreation in particular. Part II introduces students to the client populations served by therapeutic recreation specialists and describes specific approaches and activities employed by TR professionals to help clients achieve meaningful improvements in health status  functional capacities  and quality of life. The authors have retained the practical  student-oriented approach that makes this an ideal text for introductory courses. They address all content areas included in the NCTRC certification exam  are compatible with the American Psychiatric Association on psychological classifications  and incorporate the World Health Organizations international classification of functioning  disability  and health. The latest edition contains updated information on baby boomers  the obesity epidemic  and evidence-based practices; field-based photographs and illustrations; and study questions and exercises designed to engage students. Not-for-sale instructor resource materials available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964429922357,"sku":"ByrdShop_1577666445","price":61.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781577666448.jpg?v=1770460872","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/therapeutic-recreation-a-practical-approach-4th-edition","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}