Theraputic Recreation
YLOT understands that activity can be an essential
piece in the restoration, remediation, and
rehabilitation of girls with depression, stress,
anxiety, low confidence, poor socialization, and high
dependency. These issues may be alleviated
through arts and crafts, sports, dance, drama, music,
community outings, cultural awareness, and other
activities. Through their interaction with therapeutic
recreational activities, girls often discover new
interests, talents, and capabilities that motivate them
to improve their overall cognitive, physical, social,
and emotional functioning. These experiences also
give YLOT participants an opportunity to practice
in real-world settings the appropriate social skills
they learn during workshop sessions. Finally, YLOT
integrates its girls into the larger community
through volunteer service, which gives YLOT
participants direct experience in contributing to and
enhancing their communities.