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…
The Therapeutic Value of Bowling
You don’t have to roll your eyes, I know what you are thinking….A Recreation Therapist discussing bowling. Chances are you spent some time in a bowling alley with your clients–or soon will. I know I…
Creating Guided Meditations in Three Easy Steps
May is National Meditation Month. I wanted to write an article about meditation since I started this blog, so this is the perfect opportunity. I started meditating about three years ago. It made me calmer…
Leisure Top 3
Introduction A little while back I wanted to do a Family Feud type game with the adolescents on my unit. I work in a setting where client turnover is relatively high. Too often, when they…
Compassion Fatigue in Caregivers: Defining, Preventing, and Treating
Almost every caregiver experienced “one of those days” when they left work feeling physically and emotionally exhausted. They wondered if their chosen career path was a mistake. Although having some days like this is…