Sports participation and education plays a major role in Recreation Therapy services. The benefits reach well beyond the field or court. I recently wrote a letter helping to illustrate how life-changing a sports participation program…
Creating A Positive Work Environment
A positive work environment can make you happier, more productive, and more in-tuned with your coworkers and participants. So how can you thrive when your work environment is less than ideal? In my last blog…
Are You in a Toxic Work Environment?
Recreation Therapists choose their profession because they want to help others. It’s a labor of love and selflessness that helps transform lives. Unfortunately, the often unpredictable and chaotic world of healthcare and social service…
Developing Recreation Therapy Skills in the New Year
As professionals, we constantly want to develop our Recreation Therapy skills and become better at what we do. The New Year is a perfect opportunity to make positive changes. Of course, change isn’t always easy….
Leisure Activities for Holiday Blues
The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. Budgets, time constraints, and high expectations can easily leave anyone feeling down and depleted. Those with disabilities often feel the strain of the holidays more than…