Recreation therapists and other professionals who use activities as part of therapy have the unique opportunity to create teachable moments. Activities allow a way to practice skills during fun and engaging environments. These real-time experiences…
Posts Published by Kevin Gruzewski
Reusing K-Cups for Therapeutic Activities
Does your breakroom have a Keurig coffee machine? You might even use one to start–or get through–your day. Your opinion of Keurig coffee may go one of two ways: It’s a great, easy way to…
Self-Care Quotes for Group Therapy
Starting a group therapy session with self-care quotes is an excellent way to introduce a leisure education topic. The group’s thoughts and opinions serve as an orientation point that expands as the group activity progresses. …
Upcycling Craft Projects and Therapy Worksheets
It’s April. Spring has arrived. It’s the month of Earth Day. It’s an excellent time to reflect on our impacts on the environment and how we can nurture the planet that gives us…well, everything. Which…
Adding Mindfulness Activities to RT Programming
What do you picture when you think of mindfulness activities? A peaceful person sitting cross-legged on a big, fluffy pillow? Sure, that’s a form of mindfulness. But mindfulness meditation is only a small part of…