“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” rarely utters the mouth of a Recreation Therapist and Activity Professional this time of year. Holiday stress actually doubles when you are planning for your clients and…
Benefits of Leisure Education
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…
Heat Safety: Keeping Summer Activities Safe
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…
Therapeutic Outdoor Activities for Cookouts
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…
Sports Participation During Treatment
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…