What Is Recreation Therapy? with Olivia Pliner

Olivia Pliner, a recreation therapist at West Bedford Transitional Health, discusses the benefits of recreation therapy, which uses recreational activities to achieve health goals such as cognitive improvement and social integration. Olivia explains the basics of recreation therapy to our hosts, looks at different settings where it can be useful in bolstering personal wellness, in overcoming barriers like social isolation and mobility challenges, and in reducing overall strain on the health care system. 
This interview was recorded during Recreation Therapy Month (February). To learn more about the Nova Scotia Therapeutic Recreation Association, visit www.nstra.info.