Recreational Therapy is more than just a career choice–it’s a lifestyle. As you progress in the profession, you see aspects of your working life permeate into your day-to-day routine. Despite our varied settings and participants,…
Recreation Therapy Activity Ideas: Starting Seeds Indoors
As winter gives way to spring, starting seeds indoors is a common practice for avid gardeners hoping to jumpstart their growing season. For those of us living in more Northern climates, it is a necessary…
Recreation Therapy Activity Ideas: Drum Circles
On the surface, beating on a drum may seem like a simple activity without much value. Anyone spending time drumming would argue otherwise. There is something calming, primal, and cathartic about drumming. Adding drum circles…
Using Positive Psychology to Enhance Recreation Therapy Programming
A relatively new psychology movement is gaining a lot of attention lately. Positive Psychology is changing the way we view mental health and wellness by focusing on people’s strengths instead of what is “wrong” with…
Tips for Leading Recreation Therapy Groups
Leading successful Recreation Therapy groups often means being prepared and thinking on your feet. Recreation Therapists and Activity Professionals have the opportunity to use several engaging interventions to help their participants learn and grow. Through…