Engagement Specialist Programs

Activities With A Purpose

ALL ENGAGEMENTS CAN BE FOUND WITHIN THESE 6 BASIC CATEGORIES

SPIRITUALITY
HEALTH & FITNESS
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
ENTERTAINMENT & FUN
FAMILY & SOCIAL
HISTORY & LEARNING

Research shows that being engaged through physical, cognitive and social activities creates positive experiences and personal well-being. Specifically, those activities that are familiar and preferable to the individual.

Biopsychosocial Needs Nurtured

DIGNITY
IDENTITY & INDIVIDUALISM
SENSE OF PERSONAL CONTROL
SENSE OF PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT
SELF-ESTEEM
BELONGING & INCLUSION
SPIRITUALITY
INTIMACY & LOVE
SECURITY AND THE SENSE OF WELL-BEING
PERSONAL MEANING & SENSE OF PURPOSE

Some Benefits & Outcomes Include

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT
ENCOURAGES SOCIALIZATION
HELPS MAINTAIN A CONNECTION WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD
ENCOURAGES APPROPRIATE EXPRESSION OF FEELINGS
DECREASES AGITATION AND OTHER CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS BY KEEPING THE PERSON PRODUCTIVELY BUSY
PROVIDES INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION
HELPS TO MAINTAIN PHYSICALL WELL-BEING