Origami has designed a unique system in which every group activity has proven therapeutic value. Each activity group has written goals and objectives developed by our treatment team. Groups may be lead by Origami support staff, therapists, community members and/or Origami employees who are trained in specific trades, for example carpentry.

ARTS AND CRAFTS GROUP

Group Leader: Art Therapist or Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: Clients engage in art projects of their choice, often theme or season related. Clients are responsible for research, requesting needed materials, completion of the project, sometimes taking a few weeks, and display of the project when completed. This group addresses individual goals related to initiation and termination of activity, self-expression, fine motor skills, sequencing, verbal and written expression, following directions, and using creativity.

Frequency: 2-hours/ week

ART THERAPY

Group Leader: Art Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: An art therapist directed group, where clients are encouraged to use unique art media to express themselves creatively and beyond their normal realm of expression, so that they may learn more about their own abilities.

Frequency: 2 hours/ alternating weeks

BOWLING

Group Leader: Recreational Therapist or Direct Care Staff

Description/ Therapeutic Value: This recreational group incorporates several social, physical and cognitive skills that are practiced in a functional community setting.

Frequency: 2 hours/ week

COMMUNITY LIVING SKILLS GROUP

Group Leader: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: Activities emphasize skills required for safe and easy integration into the community. Activities include in-services from various professions within the community, education on various community resources, and other necessary activities.

Frequency: 1 hour/week

*May be a prescribed/billable group if integral part of theraputic/community integration goals

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS GROUP

Group Leader: Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: Includes an introduction to literature and implements various levels of reading and writing skills. This group activity addresses literature appreciation, fine motor skills, conceptualization of own ideas and thoughts, and encourages a trainee to explore ways to become a happier individual. Works are shared and analyzed within a comfortable supportive environment.

Frequency: 1-2 hours/week

CREATIVE MEMORIES

Group Leader: Art Therapist or Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: Led by a community volunteer, clients are able to utilize personal photographs of family, friends and special activities to create personal memory books. Clients are able to choose from a wide array of backgrounds, borders, and decorations for their album pages to express their creativity and work towards reaching their specific goals.

Frequency: 1 hour/ week

CULINARY DELIGHTS

Group Leader: Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: Clients learn cooking skills and proper nutrition; planning of meals, shopping, times; kitchen and food safety, money management and budgeting; following directions/ sequence of recipe; indicates level of independent living skills.

Frequency: 4 hours/ week

*May be a prescribed/billable group if integral part of theraputic/community integration goals

GAMES GROUP

Group Leader: Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: a therapeutic group activity that addresses specific goals of each group member present, in a social setting. Example “Speed” card game addresses visual and motor speed, sequencing, fine motor coordination, and memory along with social skills.

Frequency: 3-hours/week

GOAL SETTING/ GOAL REVIEW

Group Leader: Recreational Therapist or Aide

Description/ Therapeutic Value: Beginning of week: Meeting between staff members and clients to select goal(s) for the week. Staff members help to select/guide appropriate goal choices. A poster that indicates each individual’s goal for the week is created to serve as a reminder and to encourage accountability. Midweek: Brief discussion/support/feedback regarding goal progress and performance may be given during daily interactions. Problems are identified and strategies are refined. End of Week: Follow-up. The group assists the client in determining whether goals have been met. Support, encouragement, feedback, and appraisal are offered.

Frequency: 2-hours/week

NEWSLETTER

Group Leader: Art Therapist or Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: includes formulation of an Origami client created newsletter that contains items created by clients that they would like to share with others. Addresses goals related to creativity, thought formulation, fine motor coordination, written expression, initiation and follow through, along with a feeling of self-satisfaction.

Frequency-2 hours/week

TOWN HALL MEETING

Group Leader: Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: This group involves a review of trainee chosen issues and topics, problem solving, housekeeping assignments, and voting for "client of the month." Trainees volunteer to assist the internal care coordinator leading each meeting, helping to develop self-esteem and social leadership skills.

Frequency: 1x week

RIVER WALK/ MALL WALK

Group Leader: Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: A leisurely exercise group that occurs within functional community settings, chosen based upon weather. The river walk takes place in a serene, relaxing environment. Clients are working on gait, community mobility, and cardiovascular endurance, along with appropriate social interactions outside of the facility.

Frequency: 2-hours/week

WOODWORKING

Group Leader: Art Therapist, Recreational Therapist, or Health & Safety Officer

Description/ Therapeutic Value: Led by Origami’s Maintenance staff, various wood working projects are chosen and completed, based upon the client’s interests and abilities (i.e. coordination, safety awareness, attention span). Completion of wood projects helps to give clients a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Frequency: 2-hours/week

OTHER AVAILABLE SERVICES

• Academic Skill Building/ Writing Skills
• Activities of Daily Living Training
• Brain Injury Education
• Computer Skills Training
• Community Volunteer Activities
• Group Recreational Outings
• Hobby Exploration
• Household Maintenance
• Music Therapy
• Nature Trail Building
• Pet Care/ Animal Assisted Activities
• Recreational Sports
• Social Skills Development
• Respite Care Program: This program allows families and loved ones to take a “break” in their own care giving. Services can be arranged based on family needs and Origami’s availability of beds. Please contact the Rehabilitation Services Representative for further details.
• Recreational Activity Program: At this level clients are able to choose which activities they would like to participate in. If they would like to participate in just one activity a day they may do so, or they may choose to do more.

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TIER II - PRESCRIBED GROUP THERAPIES
(NOT INCLUDED IN PER DIEM RATE)

ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION GROUP

Group Leader: Speech-Language Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: Clients have the opportunity to offer suggestions/feedback in a group setting that will maximize his/her rehabilitation benefit. Clients learn assertive communication skills. Goals are individualized. An emphasis is placed on formulating ideas and following through on the suggestions that are given.

Frequency: up to 1 hour/week

COGNITIVE GROUP

Group Leader: Occupational Therapist or Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: This group focuses on reinforcing treatment activities addressing areas covered by the “Hierarchy of Neuropsychological Functions” (i.e. Neurofatigue, Adynamia, Disinhibition, Attention, Concentration, Information Processing, Memory, and Executive functions) Goals are individualized, per client.

Frequency: up to 2-hours/week

GARDENING GROUP (SEASONAL)

Group Leader: Occupational Therapist or Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: Includes landscaping, planting and maintenance of gardens, caring for and harvesting fruit from orchards and general beautification of the Origami grounds. Goals from all therapeutic disciplines are addressed, including: balance, fine motor coordination, visual-spatial perception, motor planning, range of motion, strengthening, pride, cause and effect, and social interactions.  Click here for healthy gardening tips.

Frequency: up to 3-hours/week

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING (Community Based)

Group Leader: Physical Therapist or Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: an exercise group that occurs within a community setting. Results included: improved kinesthetics (body awareness); increased muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility; improved self-image; socialization; possible use of community resources to access transportation; time management (day schedule, workout time); leisure exploration and problem solving skills (setting up a specific workout routine).

Frequency: up to 6-8-hours/ week

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES GROUP

Group Leader: Physical Therapist or Recreational Therapist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: This group addresses fundamental principles related to wellness and lifetime fitness. Topics covered include: nutrition (food guide pyramid, calories, essential nutrients, meal planning, etc.), cardiovascular fitness, weight training, body composition, smoking cessation, stress management, and lifestyle-related illness (heart disease, stroke, adult onset diabetes, etc). With proper nutrition, education, our clients will be better equipped to make well-informed decisions regarding their lifestyle choices.

Frequency: up to 1 hour/week

TBI GROUP

Group Leader: Psychologist

Description/ Therapeutic Value: A group that emphasizes holistic approaches for education individuals with traumatic brain injury and their significant others. Cognitive, psychological, and interpersonal components are addressed through community questions and activities such as “Introduce Yourself”

Frequency: up to 2-hours/week

AQUATIC THERAPY

Group Leader: Physical Therapist or Recreational Therapist

Description: Therapeutic Value: exercise in a pool setting helps individuals practice gait and muscle mobility in a safe, balance supported environment. All clients work on flexibility, strengthening, and cardiovascular endurance while in the water. The hot tub helps to reduce muscular spasticity and increase flexibility.

Frequency: up to 4 hours/week

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