Specific Program Plan

Leisure Learners
Statement of Purpose: To facilitate activities and opportunities for clients to explore personal
leisure interests.
TPO1: To demonstrate awareness of past, current, and future personal attitudes towards leisure.
EO 1.1 To demonstrate the ability to reflect on past activity choices.
EO 1.2 To demonstrate knowledge of current healthy leisure choices.
EO 1.3 To demonstrate awareness of desired future leisure choices.

TPO2: To demonstrate the ability to locate and utilize different resources for future leisure
involvement.
EO 2.1 To demonstrate the knowledge of a variety of leisure programs
EO 2.2 To demonstrate the ability to reach out to leisure programs.
EO 2.3 To demonstrate the knowledge of the leisure program location and times.

TPO3: To demonstrate knowledge of leisure and its benefits to overall health and relationship.
EO 3.3 To demonstrate the ability to determine the benefits of leisure program
participation, specifically how the benefits affect their overall physical/cognitive health.
EO 3.3 To demonstrate the ability to determine the relationship benefits that leisure
program participation brings fourth to their current relationships.
Program: _Leisure Learners__________
TPO1: __To demonstrate awareness of past, current, and future personal attitudes towards leisure.
EO PM

EO 1.1 PM 1.1.1 Upon request, verbally and written in

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on past the journal provided, the client will state five
activity choices. past activity choices, either positive or negative,
they have made within the last three years.

EO 1.2 To demonstrate knowledge of current
healthy leisure choices.
PM 1.2.1 Upon the request of the CTRS,
verbally and written in the journal provided, the
client will identify what healthy leisure choices
mean by:
a) Defining what the term healthy means
to them.
b) Defining what the term leisure means
to them.
c) Utilizing both definitions of healthy
and leisure and applying them to their
own ideas for their current leisure time.

EO 1.3 To demonstrate awareness of desired

future leisure choices. PM 1.3.1 Upon request, written in the journal
provided, the client will state one personal
activity they will do upon discharge and will be
judged as appropriate per the CTRS.
1TPO No.:_1_ Equipment: Notebook and Pens
EO No.: 1.1 To demonstrate the ability to reflect on past activity choices.
Content Process
The ability to reflect on past choices is Present material to the group. Hold a discussion on
important. The purpose of this portion of the value of reflection on past experiences.
Leisure Learners is to understand the
choices made in the past often shape who
an individual becomes in the future. It is
important to understand and link past
decisions and choices to where an Instruct clients to close their eyes and listen to the
individual is at this point in their lives. reflection quotes by Rick Warren, John Banville,
Reflection of experiences promotes intricate Kiran Desai, and Mother Teresa.
thinking and encourages awareness Instruct the group members to think about the quotes
(Costa & Kallick, 2008). have just heard. After some thought, instruct them to
open their journals and spend ten minutes reflecting
Quotes: on and writing down as many activity choices they
Rick Warren- We are products of our past, have made in the last three years (with a limit of
but we dont have to be prisoners of it. five).
John Banville- The past beats me inside
like a second heart.
Kiran Desai- The present changes the past.
Looking back you do not find what you left After ten minutes, hold a discussion with the group
behind. having them identify what they believe a positive
Mother Teresa- Yesterday is gone. activity and a negative activity is. Then have the
Tomorrow has not come. We only have members of the group share at least five of their
today. Let us begin. activities they have written down. Have each member
of the group identify which of the activities are
Definitions: positive and which are negative. Have them identify
Positive Activity: A good, affirmative, or why they are positive or negative.
constructive thing a person or group does or
has done (dictionary.com, 2016).
Negative Activity: A harmful or bad thing a
person or group does or has done
(dictionary.com, 2016).

TPO No.:_1_ Equipment: __Notebook and

Pens
whiteboard, markers___
EO No.: _1.2_ To demonstrate knowledge of current healthy leisure choices.______
Content Process
Definitions: Hold a discussion with the group asking the
Healthy: The condition of being sound in members to think of words that describe the world
body, mind, or spirit, or flourishing healthy. Use the whiteboard and markers to write
(dictionary.com, 2016). down the different words the members use. Make a
definition, according to the group, of what
Leisure: The use of free time for enjoyment,
or opportunity afforded by free time to do
something (dictionary.com, 2016).
It is important to have healthy leisure
attitudes. Taking the time to enjoy free time
by doing a leisurely activity holds many
positive benefits. Doing favored activities can
help treat an individuals depression, boost
self-esteem, lower stress, improve quality of
life, quicker healing from medical conditions,
and improved body and brain function
(Morgan, 2013).
Ideas for current leisure time:
Journaling, board games, card games, simple
exercises that can be done with a small
amount of space (push-ups, sit-ups, jumping
jacks, knee highs, butt-kicks), reading,
listening to music, movies, etc.
TPO No.: 1_
Player, Song-_
whiteboard, markers
EO No.: _1.3_To demonstrate awareness of desired future leisure choices._____
Content
Listening to upbeat and positive music can be
inspiring. Listening to positive music can help group about why listening to music can be a
people physically by motivating them to move positive experience. Have the group
and mentally through helping sleep quality,
lowering stress, elevate mood, and relieve
depression symptoms (Ward, 2014).
LYRICS:
Somewhere over the rainbow
healthy means to them. Have the group members
write down the decided definition of healthy in
their journals.
Hold a discussion with the group asking the
members to think of words that describe the world
leisure. Use the whiteboard and markers to write
down the different words the members use make a
definition, according to the group, of what leisure
means to them. Have the group members write
down the decided definition of leisure in their
journals.
Hold a discussion about why it is important to have
healthy leisure attitudes. Have the group members
write down on the white board why it is important
to them to have a healthy attitude towards leisure.
After they have all had a chance to write them
down on the whiteboard, have each member of the
group take five minutes to copy each point on the
whiteboard down into their journal.
Ask the group to contribute what they can do
currently in their leisure time. Write down the ideas
on the whiteboard. Have the group members write
down, in their journals, the different ideas they
think suit them best. Have them discuss how they
can implement the simple leisure activities into
their current situation.
Equipment: _ Journal, Pens, Music
Somewhere over the Rainbow(IZ),
Process
Have a discussion with the members of the
members close their eyes and listen to the
song Somewhere over the Rainbow by
Israel (IZ) Kamakawiwoole. Once the song
is over, have the group members reflect on
the feelings and emotions the song brought
to them for five minutes. After five minutes,
Way up high have the group members share what they
And the dreams that you dreamed of wrote down.
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true ooh oh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to,
Oh why, oh why can't I?
Well I see trees of green and red roses too,
I'll watch them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Well I see skies of blue
And I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day
I like the dark
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, I...I love you
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more than we'll know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world world
Someday I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to, why, oh why
can't I? I? (Kamakawioole, 2016).

Positive leisure activities possible for the

future; post discharge:
Weight lifting, running, journaling, reading,
hiking, cooking/baking, visiting community
centers, board games,
After feeling inspired and with elevated
moods, have the group members reflect on
the different activities they hope to do during
their program. Then, have the group
members brainstorm different possible
activities they can do post discharge. The
activities must fall under the definition of
healthy and leisure that was discussed at
an earlier time. Write down all brainstormed
ideas on the whiteboard.
Have the group members pick their favorites
and write them down in the journal.
Have the group members pick one activity
they will pursue upon discharge.

Program: _Leisure Learners_______

TPO2: __To demonstrate the ability to locate and utilize different resources for future leisure
involvement___
EO PM

EO 2.1 To demonstrate the knowledge of a
variety of leisure programs.
PM 2.1.1 Under the supervision of the TRS
the client will use various resources to explore
local recreational activities and be able to
select appropriate activities as judged by the
TRS.

PM 2.1.2Under the supervision of the TRS

the client will make a list of desired activities
that are healthy and appropriate as judged by
EO 2.2 To demonstrate the ability to reach the TRS.
out to leisure programs.
PM 2.2.1 2Under the supervision of the TRS
the client will contact chosen leisure provider
as collect necessary information about
EO 2.3 To demonstrate the knowledge of the program/activity as judged by the TRS.
leisure program location and times.
PM 2.3.1 2 Under the supervision of the TRS
the client will converse with a peer accurately
about time, location and activity descriptions
of at least two programs as judged by the
TRS.
TPO No.:_2_ Equipment: White board,
Dry erase markers, pens, notebooks brochures, advertisements, printed web pages.
EO No.: _2.1_ __To demonstrate the knowledge of a variety of leisure programs._______
 Content Process
The purpose of the leisure learners program is Present this material and discuss the
to get participants excited about their future definitions and, benefits of leisure; why it is
leisure pursuits. The participants need to be important to participate in a variety of
confident when choosing and planning activities, and how they currently feel about
activities that they are making positive, healthy leisure.
choices. Gaining knowledge about positive
leisure activities/ resources allows participants
a new way to gain control of their day to day
life. They need to be able to understand a
variety of leisure activities so that they can be
independent, manage stress, and engage in a
wide array of activities.
Various Resources Print off:

City Parks and Recreation Seasonal Activities

guide and City Events Calendars.
https://my.spokanecity.org/parksrec/guides/

http://www.visitspokane.com/things-to-
do/events-calendar/

http://www.inlander.com/spokane/EventSearch

Definitions:
Positive: Good
Leisure: Time free from the demands of work
or duty, when one can rest, enjoy hobbies or
sports,
Benefit: Something that improves or promotes
(dictionary.com, 2016). As a group, discuss different factors that
affect leisure. Explain how the provided
There are many factors involved while examples affect leisure and come up with
researching and choosing leisure pursuits. It is your own factors.
important to have options when developing a
new leisure lifestyle.
Ex: Financial situation, weather/season,
equipment, participants, time of day, etc.

The group will be provided with brochures,

It is important to know what local agencies
provide for public leisure pursuits. This helps
keep leisure meaningful, close to home, and
affordable.
advertisements, printed web pages, and other
informational sources to look through and
choose local, and inexpensive leisure
options. Participants will use a pen and
notebook to record their thoughts from
-Use print outs from first activity sources, go discussions and any other information they
to a local hotel, travel agency, or city hall to deem useful.
gather brochures from local leisure and
recreation businesses.

TPO No.:_2__ Equipment: Phone, pen,

notebook, program brochures.
EO No.: _2.2_ ___ To demonstrate the ability to reach out to leisure programs._____
Content Process
Now that clients have a taste of what is out Participants will engage in group discussion
there as an option for their personal leisure where each client will choose an example
involvement, it is time to get comfortable with leisure activity and the group will brainstorm
the very important process of getting ready for questions to ask the leisure activity provider
those activities. Participants will need to know so that they will be prepared when it comes
what to expect when they arrive onsite for the time to sign up for the activity.
activity, they will need to know what to bring,
what to wear, and how to get there.

Calling a business to get information can be
challenging, however, it is crucial that
participants are comfortable calling or emailing
to get information; or book an appointment for
an activity.
Print hand out:
http://www.advancedetiquette.com/2012/01/8-
telephone-etiquette-tips
Participants will put together a list of
questions that are specific to the program,
event, or activity they are interested in; this
list will be documented in a notebook and
they will leave enough space next to the
question to also write the answer. This
notebook will later serve as a guide for
future leisure pursuits if they want to look
for activities that fit their needs at the time,
or if they are looking to share information
with a friend. Participants will discuss phone
call etiquette and practice what they will say
during their call with a partner. Participants
will call the activity providers of their choice
and will get pricing details, answers to their
activity specific questions, and will ask what
the scheduling process is like. They should
do everything except schedule the actual
appointment.

TPO No.:__2_ Equipment: Maps, bus

schedules, white board, pens, notebook.
EO No.: _2.3_ ___ To demonstrate the knowledge of the leisure program location and
times._______
Content Process
The purpose of gaining knowledge and Present information to group and discuss
confidence in accessing leisure activity possible transportation options to each
information is so that participants are individuals chosen activity.
comfortable reaching out to a program, getting
to the program safely and time efficiently. It is
important to have more than one transportation
plan to get to the selected activity. Most
programs require a deposit or for the
participants to prepay for the time slot. If your
car doesnt start or your friend that you were
going to ride share with cancels on you, having
a backup plan like having the location mapped
out and the bus routes lined up are crucial to
making the most of that leisure experience.
Tools for looking up routes:

https://www.spokanetransit.com/ Find chosen location on a map and work in

Knowing bus routes, general event locations,
and other resources that can be utilized is
crucial to a successful leisure outing.
Print Maps of Spokane:
pairs to select bus routes to arrive at that
location at a selected time, also looking for
backup routes or alternative travel methods
in case you miss the bus.

https://www.spokanetransit.com/routes-
schedules/sta-system-map

Program: _Leisure Learners__________

TPO3: _To demonstrate knowledge of leisure and its benefits to overall health and relationship
satisfaction.________
EO PM
EO 3.1
To demonstrate the ability to determine the
benefits of leisure program participation,
specifically how the benefits affect their
overall physical / cognitive health.
EO 3.2
To demonstrate the ability to determine the
relationship benefits that leisure program
participation brings fourth to their current
relationships.
TPO No.: 3__
Handouts
EO No. 3.1 _To demonstrate the ability to determine the benefits of leisure program participation, and
specifically how the benefits affect their overall physical /cognitive health.
Content
The purpose of the physical/cognitive leisure
benefits program is to assist clients in
capturing all the physical/cognitive
advantages leisure programs offer. Positive
apprehension of such benefits provide the
clients with information that can encourage an the white board, the CTRS will ask the clients to
expanded desire for participation in leisure
programs. It is valuable for clients to have an
understanding of such benefits, in order to be provide. Once the clients have provided generous
aware of how much worth a program has to
their overall physical/cognitive health.
Definitions:
P.M. 3.1.1 At the beginning of group
discussion the client will verbally sate some
of their own leisure preferences and at least
one physical benefit they can receive from
that specific leisure program. Each client will
be required to write down various programs
of their choice while in discussion, as well as
record the physical benefits discussed in
correlation with those leisure programs. They
will be provided a hand out.
P.M. 3.2.1 At the beginning of group
discussion the client will document on their
own paper/journal what their most important
relationship is and why. Then the client will
be prompted to identify how leisure affects
their relationship listed and its benefits to the
relationship listed. Each client will be
required to document at least one relationship
and two benefits. They will be provided a
hand out.
Equipment: Whiteboard, Markers,
Process
Through a group discussion, CTRS will use the white
board to write down two to three leisure programs.
CTRS will start by asking the clients for suggestions
on which leisure programs should be used for
examples. Once two or three examples are written on
provide examples of physical / cognitive benefits that
each leisure program written on the whiteboard could
amounts of physical benefits, and cognitive benefits to
each of the written programs. This will implement a
curiosity and further personal relationship between the
client and their knowledge, and information being
discussed. After each client has an opportunity to share
Physical Benefit: their knowledge of leisure and physical benefits, the
To improve health, maintain fitness and is CTRS will distribute an article or handout of choice to
important as a means of physical further educate the clients on Physical benefits of
rehabilitation (dictionary.com, 2016). leisure. (Recommended Articles provided). Instruct
each client to highlight their favorite benefits and share
Cognitive Benefit: Adding to the functioning with the group. After client has read and highlighted
pertaining to the mental processes of the article, each client will be encouraged to write
perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, down their favorite relationship benefits and any
as contrasted with emotional and volitional leisure pursuits they enjoy in their journals for a future
processes (dictionary.com, 2016). reference.

Leisure Program: Leisure as activity

encompasses the activities that we engage in
for reasons as varied as relaxation,
competition, or growth and may include
reading for pleasure, meditating, painting, and
participating in sports (dictionary.com, 2016).

Articles Recommended:

http://www.linkedsenior.com/2012/10/6-
health-benefits-of-having-hobbies-leisure-
activities.html

http://study.com/academy/lesson/leisure-
activities-of-adults-types-benefits-
examples.html
( Video Included if desired)

TPO No.:_3_ Equipment: Highlighters, Journals,

White board

EO No.: 3.2 To demonstrate the ability to determine the relationship benefits that leisure program
participation brings fourth to their current relationships.
Content Process
The purpose of the Relationship benefits leisure Through a group discussion, the Therapist will
program is to assist clients in recognizing all the prompt the clients to identify and write down in
benefits / advantages that leisure programs offer to their journals the most important relationships
their current relationships. Positive apprehension of they have in their lives. After the have written
such benefits provide the clients with information that down at least one person, direct the clients to
 can encourage an expanded desire for participation in write down at least three leisure programs or
leisure programs. It is valuable for clients to have an
pursuits that they could ideally engage in with
understanding of such benefits, in order to be aware this person. Under each leisure program/pursuit
of how much worth a program has to their overall life they list, have them document how they and
and the relationships that make them whole. their listed person could benefit relationally by
engaging in such programs. Verbally give them
Definition: an example. I.e.) Create a stronger connection.
Once each client has completed this task,
Relationship Benefits: provide an interesting and informational article
To improve the connection between two or more and or handout that educates the clients on how
people/ creatures (dictionary.com, 2016). leisure overall benefits their relationships.
Encourage the clients to document some of the
Articles Recommended: benefits discussed in the article(s).
(Recommended Articles Provided) Have each
http://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/152708 of the clients highlight and share their favorite
benefits.
http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/10-
health-benefits-of-being-in-a-relationship-
20140904/more-leisure-time

Sequence Sheet
(See attached file)
Performance Sheet
(See attached file)
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