For whatever reason, you need to add another dedicated worker to your Recreation Therapy or Activity Department. You know you want to find the best candidate, but you may not know the best practices for…
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Private Practice Recreational Therapy: The Future of RT?
Have you ever considered private practice Recreational Therapy? Depending on your area, it may not be a full time venture, but having a couple private practice clients can be a great side hustle. And really,…
Using Positive Psychology to Enhance Recreation Therapy Programming
A relatively new psychology movement is gaining a lot of attention lately. Positive Psychology is changing the way we view mental health and wellness by focusing on people’s strengths instead of what is “wrong” with…
Tips for Leading Recreation Therapy Groups
Leading successful Recreation Therapy groups often means being prepared and thinking on your feet. Recreation Therapists and Activity Professionals have the opportunity to use several engaging interventions to help their participants learn and grow. Through…
The Real Recreation Therapist Blog Year 2017 in Review
I started The Real Recreation Therapist (TRRT) Blog to combine my experience and passion for writing to create quality Recreation Therapy articles. It was my hope others in the profession could benefit from this blog…