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Article: The Aristotelian good life model: Integration of values into therapeutic recreation service delivery
- Article from:
- Therapeutic Recreation Journal
- Article date:
- October 1, 1998
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright National Recreation and Park Association Fourth Quarter 1998. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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This paper presents a model of therapeutic recreation that is based on Aristotelian ethics. The model defines human conditions relevant to therapeutic recreation intervention, treatment outcomes, and roles of the therapeutic recreation specialist in working toward accomplishment of those outcomes. A hypothetical case is presented illustrating the model, and strengths, weaknesses, and limitations are explored.
KEY WORDS: Aristotle, ethics, Therapeutic Recreation, Service Delivery Model Values
Values are positions that establish what conditions, circumstances, and actions are right, good, or desirable. Within a profession, systems of values define ethical positions that direct the manner in ...