Team building activities are a valuable resource for Recreation Therapists and other Activity Professionals. They teach participants essential skills through engaging activities. With so many types of team building activities available, there is something valuable…
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Cinema Therapy: Movies as Therapy
People love watching movies. In 2016, the global box office revenue was about 38 billion dollars according to Statistica.com. By 2020, the annual revenue is expected to reach 50 billion. Furthermore, the average Netflix…
Journaling as a Therapeutic Intervention
Journaling is an excellent activity for your participants to grow greater self-awareness and encourage creative expression. It is a deeply personal activity that has no set rules or techniques. By teaching journaling, you are giving…
Softball Activity Ideas
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 much more. Not every Recreation…
Forest Bathing: Nature as Therapy
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 more people are looking to…