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Benefits of Leisure Education

in RT Activity Ideas RT Tips and Advice on September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Can you believe summer is already over? I thought this would be a great time to discuss the benefits of leisure education for Recreation Therapists and other Activity Professionals. Leisure education serves a vital role…

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Heat Safety: Keeping Summer Activities Safe

in RT Tips and Advice on July 20, 2019 July 20, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

While enduring an excessive heat warning in my area, it seems like a great time to talk about heat safety. Many summer activities are meant to be outdoors–cookouts, sports, water balloon fights, and horticulture to…

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Therapeutic Outdoor Activities for Cookouts

in RT Activity Ideas on May 27, 2019 May 27, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

  Are you ready to add some new outdoor activities to your next cookout? Here are some fun, therapeutic cookout ideas to engage just about any population. Memorial Day is an important time to remember…

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Sports Participation During Treatment

in RT Inspiration on May 18, 2019 May 18, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

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…

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Creating A Positive Work Environment

in RT Tips and Advice Self-Care for Caregivers on March 6, 2019 March 6, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

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…

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The Real Recreation Therapist Kevin Gruzewski, CTRS, has over 18 years providing Recreation Therapy Services to a variety of individuals. This blog pairs his passion for helping others with his love for writing in hopes to be a valuable resource for any RT or Activity Professional.

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  • Therapeutic Outdoor Activities for Cookouts
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