Facilitating Positive Team Growth Therapeutic Recreation and coaching aren’t all that different. Both use their skills and knowledge to bring out the best in the participants. When their players are doing their best, the team…
Using Gratitude as a Healing Tool
Chances are you are familiar with the term gratitude. Simply put, gratitude is the act of being thankful and grateful for all the positive in one’s life. Showing appreciation for the big and small gifts…
Recreation Therapy Activity Ideas: Leisure Draw It!
Introduction “Leisure Draw It!” is a favorite of my at-risk youth during Leisure Education group. This activity idea is based loosely on the game Pictionary® but with a few twists. There is minimal prep…
Being a Recreation Therapist
Welcome to The Real Recreation Therapist (TRRT) blog. This is a place for anyone using recreation in a healing manner–Recreation Therapists, Activity Directors, allied therapies, volunteers, or family members. The purpose of this blog is…