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Marcy Spina MS, R.T.C.Marcy is a natural born "Hoosier" from Elkhart, Indiana. She received her Bachelors degree in Human Relations from the University of Indianapolis in 1979. She moved to California in 1980. Marcy obtained her Masters degree in Recreation Administration with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation from CSU Sacramento in 1995.
She then ventured into the U.S. Peace Corps from 1988-1990, where she served in the Philippines coordinating various agricultural and health projects. After trekking through the Fiji Islands, New Zealand, Australia and then back to the Philippines. She returned to California in 1991 & then continued as a Recreation Therapist.
Marcy is the Director of Special Needs Children at Bayside Church www.throughtheroof.info Her team has also added a program for adults with developmental disabilities called “True Treasures”.
Marcy volunteers 2 of their dogs for a monthly animal assisted therapy program.
John Glass MS, C.T.R.S.John offers individual, group, and family therapeutic sessions utilizing the art of play to lift self-esteem, improve social skills, and to help with the management of aggressive, disruptive behavior. Play is the universal language of children of all ages. Since the beginning of time children have learned to cooperate, socialize, abide by rules, become a part of a team, felt good about themselves and others, and had fun through play. Children use play to communicate, explore, make decisions, compromise, and grow.
Noted mental health expert, Albert E. Trischman says in his book the The Other 23 Hours, “Skilled clinicians think that activity programs are meaningful and a necessary part of a child’s treatment. Many projecting problems, such as poor peer relations, aggressive outbursts, and low self-images can often be treated better in the context of an activity than a 50 minute office interview.”
Everyone can do at least one or two things well. It’s a matter of helping children locate their talents. Children will be interviewed and assessed to determine their interests, motivation, and attitudes. A plan will be developed and implemented to meet the child’s goals and objectives.
John has worked with children of all ages for over 30 years. He’s coordinated youth sports and special events in community parks and recreation, coached middle school basketball, and girl’s softball. John has spent the last 21 plus years at the Sacramento Children’s Home as their Recreation Program Manager helping literally thousands of damaged children lift their self-esteem, improve their social skills, and control their anger and frustration through the use of therapeutic play, fun, and interactive games and activities.
CREDENTIALS
- MS in Recreation Administration (Therapeutic Recreation Option)
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
- Certified Pro-ACT Trainer (Crisis Intervention)
Individual Therapy: For children suffering from: low self-esteem, lack of self-confidence, poor social skills and peer interactions, depression, and anger and frustration control issues.
Group Therapy: Age appropriate socialization groups
Family Intervention: The family that plays together… stays together! The old saying is more true today than ever! Objective assessment of your family at play will help determine the proper dynamics to enhance your family’s relationships, rapport, and trust. Fun, interactive activities break down barriers in order to build strong family bonds.
Leisure Education: Is your child spending too much by themselves? Too much computer? Video games? Neglecting social opportunities? Leisure education will help your child find their interests and strengths. Through assessing their interests, attitudes, and motivation your child will begin to build on their leisure time desires. A child who is able to locate their niche is a child who can feel good about themselves and others.
John is also a skilled trainer specializing in: Teambuilding, Facilitation, Activity Leadership, and Crisis Intervention.
All trainings involve interactive games and activities that will stimulate, motivate, and build a strong, productive team. The activities are not only challenging and fun, but help break down barriers and enhance positive relationships! The trainings will educate your team and provide them with many options and resources for success!
Email: trsa100@aol.com
Business phone: 916-990-0721
