Let’s face it, as Recreation Therapists, sometimes even our best-planned activities have some surprises. How we handle these unexpected moments means the difference between rewarding experiences or therapeutic wrecks. Let me explain. Years ago, one…
Group Therapy Grounding Exercises
Running Recreation Therapy groups presents challenges regardless of the population. RTs and other activity professionals work hard maintaining a balance when participants’ personalities, skill sets, and agendas clash. Like a tightrope walker, one misstep can…
Expanding Your Recreation Therapy Resources
One problem both new and seasoned Recreation Therapists and Activity Professionals deal with from time to time is finding new activity ideas. These days building your Recreation Therapy resources is easier than ever thanks to…
The Magic of Music: Recreation Therapy Music Ideas
The power of music is amazing. Music reaches just about everyone. If you are searching for Recreation Therapy music ideas to make your program more effective, this primer can help you use music to its…
Tips for a Successful Recreation Therapy Interview
For whatever reason, you need to add another dedicated worker to your Recreation Therapy or Activity Department. You know you want to find the best candidate, but you may not know the best practices for…