The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. Budgets, time constraints, and high expectations can easily leave anyone feeling down and depleted. Those with disabilities often feel the strain of the holidays more than…
Recreation Therapy as Holistic Therapy
I recently had the opportunity to write an article about Recreation Therapy for a website dedicated to promoting different health care professions. While brainstorming an article, several ideas came to mind. For example: Essential Skills…
Using Recreation to Promote Harmony
“A house divided against itself cannot stand…” This idea was expressed by Abraham Lincoln and several others throughout history. Now, more than ever, this notion has relevance. Our modern culture thrives on conflict and separating…
Tips for Successful Conflict Resolutions
Recently, I was asked to lead a short in-service on conflict resolutions. Working in an in-patient facility with adolescent males, you can probably guess conflicts are relatively common. As I looked over my outline, I…
Water Balloon Activities
Where did the summer go? Can you believe it is already almost over? Now is the time to fit in the last of those summer activities while the weather is still warm (at least for…