CYC 302 Chapter 5+6: Therapeutic Time In Chapter 5+6

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Child and Youth Care
• Course: CYC 302
• Professor: Lisa Pena- Sabanal

Document Summary

Therapeutic activities provide opportunities for facilitators to model leadership, requires coordination and implementation of many skills and abilities. Physically the facilitator promotes the use of large and small muscles and models the need for activity. Emotionally the facilitator creates an environment of emotional expression, models empathy. Socially the facilitator provides activities that promote cooperation, healthy interaction and norms. Intellectually the facilitator provides stimulating programs balanced with creative expression. Spiritually the facilitator models respect and reverence for all life, understanding of beliefs, discussions. Positive attitude: towards children and coworkers, warm/friendly/compassionate) Dependable: provides safety and trust, provide limits and interventions to make play safe, leads to children relaxing and enjoying. Responsible: for feelings/behaviors, effective in conflict resolution, accept consequences. Organized/flexible: planned and organized activities while allowing for flexibility/creativity, clear goals and steps as well as resources available. Skilled observer: children are always communicating nonverbally especially about emotional state, skilled in interpreting clue behavior or behavior patterns that are common to child.