“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…
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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…
Creating A Positive Work Environment
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…
Are You in a Toxic Work Environment?
Recreation Therapists choose their profession because they want to help others. It’s a labor of love and selflessness that helps transform lives. Unfortunately, the often unpredictable and chaotic world of healthcare and social service…