“I arrived at Sally’s home at 10:30AM to pick her up, as planned. Sally was A+Ox3. She was
ready for the session, evident by sporting attire for hiking trails in warm weather. Sally
packed a water bottle, granola bar, and sunscreen. We drove to Morgan-Monroe State
Forest to embark on our 3.7-mile hike, much needed to fulfill exercise goals. Sally’s
attitude was positive, as she smiled and appeared engaged for our task ahead. Sally and I
reviewed detailed maps, as Sally aspires to one day work for the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources (DNR), which requires provision of map reading. Sally stated, “I still do
not understand what these squiggly lines on the map are for”. After attempting to
verbally explain contour lines, my words were met with further confusion. So, Sally and I
sought to resolve our dilemma with a physical demonstration while on the hiking trails.
Upon our first large hill, Sally stuck the course of the trail, while I descended 10 meters
below to walk parallel to Sally, explaining that my hiking path represents a contour line
of lesser elevation on the map, while Sally’s path represented a contour line of greater
elevation. Sally joyfully stated, “Ah! So the contour lines tell us how high the land is.”
Mission accomplished. Sally and I completed our hike in 45 total minutes, replenishing our
thirst thereafter. We proceeded home at 12:00PM noon. Sally should continue working
towards her goals of exercising and gaining wilderness skills for potential employment. ”
“I arrived at Johnny’s house at 12:15PM. Johnny was alert and oriented to person and
place, but not time, as typical for Johnny. After practicing our greeting, Johnny and I sat
down at the table to play the game Balderdash. Our goal of recognizing exploitation is of
prime concern for Johnny, as previous incidents threaten his safety and security. Through
the game of Balderdash, in which players make up word definitions, Johnny is learning
that not all people are truthful. Johnny has been especially attentive, remaining focused
for a half hour. Johnny signed, “I never thought about how someone could purposefully
mislead me”. Johnny and I debriefed on how our game relates to spending and what
actions steps should be taken when confronted by salesmen. Johnny suggested that he
first take time to consider if an item is needed to be purchased, and if so, do online
comparative shopping before agreeing to any purchases. Our session concluded at 1:00PM
after Johnny and I practiced our greeting departure. Johnny should continue learning how
to recognize abuse, neglect, and exploitation, as well as learning, and practicing, use of
the resources available to him. Johnny should continue Recreational Therapy on a weekly
basis.”
“I arrived at George’s home at 1:15PM. As I parked in the driveway, George burst out the
door, exclaiming, “My Recreational Therapist is here! My Recreational Therapist is here!”.
George was A+Ox3. George’s energy output matches that of a Super Bowl champion.
However, it is not the Super Bowl. So, George and I set out for the public library, where we
are reviewing a history of Disney animated films. During our review, George and I
evaluate the appropriateness of energy output from the characters within the movie.
George is learning to recognize the importance of stability of mood, as we identify the
consequences incurred by the movie characters from their mood stability or instability.
George and I debriefed during which he stated, “Sometimes I can be a lot like Anger from
the movie Inside Out. I don’t want to be like that.” We discussed techniques for keeping
our mood stable, and George arrived at a conclusion independently: “I am going to keep a
picture of Anger in my wallet to remind myself to stay calm”. I supported Geroge in his
plan. George returned home at 2:45PM. George is to continue Recreational Therapy twice
per week, including a co-session with the Behavioral Consultant once per month.”