There is no doubt softball has many therapeutic advantages for Recreation Therapists and their participants. Softball activities encourage physical activity, gross motor skills, social skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, decision making, and…

Introduction Working in an acute residential setting, many clients come and go without learning much about each other. Sometimes a sudden boost of intakes brings many strangers together at once….

I felt it necessary, with Meditation Month closing–okay, I am a few days late with this– to write one more article about the importance of meditation. As a caregiver, practicing…

For us Midwesterners, the cold, dreary weather of January often have us fantasizing about the easy days of summer. Memorial Day is finally here. The official, unofficial start of summer…

Spending time in nature provides a respite from the everyday pressures of life. Natural areas bring opportunities for a sense of perspective and peace. It is no surprise more and…