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Spirituality in Recreational Therapy Practice: Helping People Create Meaning, Joy, and Awareness (.15 CEUs)

The spiritual domain of human functioning is critical to overall well-being and an important area of focus for recreational therapists. In this session, we will define spirituality, understand its role in health and well-being, and examine ways that recreational therapists can facilitate spiritual well-being in the people we serve. Lastly, we will explore specific interventions and environmental modifications that can help build spiritual well-being.

Upon completion of the module, participants will be able to:
1. Define the spiritual domain of human functioning in a strengths approach
2. List at least 3 ways that spirituality builds well-being and human flourishing
3. List at least 5 interventions and approaches to build spiritual well-being from an ecological perspective