Some therapeutic recreation programs offer sessions that focus particularly on caregivers and family members of disabled veterans. But even if a wounded warrior participates in such a program independently, the whole family will feel the positive change.
A good therapeutic recreation program will:
- Make the family feel included
- Offer the family a respite from the clinical setting and daily routines
- Allow you to just enjoy sharing activities as a family again without focusing on the injury
- Give parents, wives, and kids time to connect with each other, and with other families
- Allow wounded warriors to connect in an unforced way, making them feel less isolated within family and community
- Result in a wider support system – for sharing friendship or practical information
- Give you and your loved ones energy, courage and self-confidence to look ahead, and to tackle new life goals such as starting a family or attending college
- Help you reclaim your sense of self and your role in the family
- Allow you to enjoy your successes and share them with family
- Find fun activities that you can continue to do together once you return home
- Help educate family members about how much is possible
Some therapeutic recreation programs offer sessions that focus
particularly on caregivers and family members of disabled veterans.
But even if a wounded warrior participates in such a program
independently, the whole family will feel the positive...
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Lakeshore Foundation of Challenge America answered:Some therapeutic recreation programs offer sessions that focus particularly on caregivers and family members of disabled veterans. But even if a wounded warrior participates in such a program independently, the whole family will feel the positive change.
