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….
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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…
An Activity Professional’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
It is that time of year again. For many, the holiday season is full of obligations, shopping, social engagements, and completely turning everyday routine upside down. For Activity Professionals like Recreation Therapists and Activity Directors,…
Why the Flow Theory is so Important for Recreation Therapists
Let’s take a trip back to our undergraduate days and rediscover the importance of Flow Theory in practicing Recreation Therapy. But before we do that, let’s go even further back to Psychology 101. Remember Maslow?…
Battling Burnout: A Recreation Therapist’s Guide
There’s no doubt most Recreation Therapists love their work. Getting the chance to use something as powerful as recreation to help others is a great way to make a living. Anyone working in the field…