Recreation therapy plays an important role in the services offered to Hassenfeld patients and their families.  At Hassenfeld our Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists work with patients individually and in groups to make it easier for them to:

• overcome physical challenges related to illness,
• increase a patient’s body awareness,
• discover recreational hobbies that interest them,
• connect with community resources after treatment, and
• build enjoyable lifelong habits of exercise and play.

At Hassenfeld we understand that everyone is different; our recreation therapy programs are tailored to a patient’s individual interests and abilities. Most importantly, our programs are aimed at supporting healthy habits while being fun.

Recreational and leisure activities allow children and young adults to become more confident as they practice and master different physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Young children practice important interpersonal skills such as sharing, working with others, mastering self-control, and using their imaginations.

Through Hassenfeld’s recreation therapy program, many patients are able to discover an interest in games, hobbies, sports, or crafts that is new to them. Patients as well as their family members may enjoy participating in play groups, making arts and crafts, taking a yoga class, playing a game, drawing, jumping rope, or trying other recreational activities during their Hassenfeld visit.