The holiday season is always a challenge for Recreation Therapists and other Activity Professionals. This year–this overwhelming year–has changed the way we do the job we love. Our personal and professional lives have been overturned….
Alzheimer’s Activity Tips
Many RTs and Activity Professionals work with older populations. A successful Alzheimer’s activity could be pretty tricky to pull off at times. Here are a few helpful tips. I’ll have to admit, aside from working…
Relieving Tension: A Quick Activity
Let’s face it: these are tense times. There’s a lot going on in the world and people are feeling it internally. As we all know, stress takes a toll on the body. Relieving tension is more…
Adapting Leisure During COVID-19
This year has been hard on everyone. Sadly, our participants are probably suffering more than most. Depending on the population, options for leisure can be severely limited. Adapting leisure during these challenging times is essential…
7 Tips for Creating a Children’s Book
Have you ever considered a side hustle to supplement your Recreation Therapy income? Ever thought about creating a children’s book? I think RTs have a distinct advantage when it comes to creating a children’s book….