The Real Recreation Therapist The Real Recreation Therapist

Using Recreation to Heal, Rehabilitate, and Transform Lives

  • What is Recreational Therapy?
  • About
  • Need More Therapy Games?
  • Contact
  • Freelance Writing
13 internship tips cover photo

13 Internship Tips To Jumpstart Your Career

in RT Tips and Advice on May 3, 2021 May 3, 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Getting ready to start your recreation therapy internship? You’re probably excited…and a little nervous. Here’s some internship tips to get the most out of experience. But first, let’s go back in the time machine… It…

Read More

title image for therapeutic spring activities

Therapeutic Spring Activities to Promote Positivity

in RT Activity Ideas on March 29, 2021 March 29, 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

I know in the Midwest, the arrival of Spring is a breath of fresh air. Therapeutic spring activities embrace the spirit of hope, renewal, and rebirth.  And, well, we need it more than ever. It’s…

Read More

title image and unforgettable holiday season

An Unforgettable Holiday Season (Like it or Not)

in RT Inspiration Self-Care for Caregivers on December 28, 2020 December 28, 2020 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

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….

Read More

title image of Alzheimer's activity tips activity tips

Alzheimer’s Activity Tips

in RT Guest Posts RT Tips and Advice on November 11, 2020 November 11, 2020 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Many RTs and Activity Professionals work with older populations. A successful Alzheimer’s activity could be pretty tricky to pull off at times. Here are a few helpful tips. I’ll have to admit, aside from working…

Read More

relieving tension title image

Relieving Tension: A Quick Activity

in RT Activity Ideas RT Tips and Advice on October 25, 2020 October 25, 2020 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email

Let’s face it: these are tense times. There’s a lot going on in the world and people are feeling it internally. As we all know, stress takes a toll on the body. Relieving tension is more…

Read More

← Older Posts
Newer Posts →

TRRT Categories

Welcome to TRRT blog!

The Real Recreation Therapist Kevin Gruzewski, CTRS, has over 18 years providing Recreation Therapy Services to a variety of individuals. This blog pairs his passion for helping others with his love for writing in hopes to be a valuable resource for any RT or Activity Professional.

Need More Activity Ideas?

image of book cover for therapy games for teens

Check out my new book, Therapy Games for Teens, to get 150 simple, effective activities addressing common mental health issues. And YES! these activities are adaptable for most populations.

What Others Have Been Reading

  • Group Therapy Grounding ExercisesGroup Therapy Grounding Exercises Running Recreation Therapy groups presents challenges regardless of the population.…
  • Recreation Therapy Activity Ideas: Drum CirclesRecreation Therapy Activity Ideas: Drum Circles On the surface, beating on a drum may seem like…
  • Benefits of Leisure EducationBenefits of Leisure Education Can you believe summer is already over? I thought this…
  • Tips for a Successful Recreation Therapy InterviewTips for a Successful Recreation Therapy Interview For whatever reason, you need to add another dedicated worker…
  • Humor Therapy: Ideas for Recreation TherapistsHumor Therapy: Ideas for Recreation Therapists Everyone has heard the the old phrase, “Laughter is the…
  • Simple Horticulture ActivitiesSimple Horticulture Activities Too often individuals with disabilities and those in residential facilities…
  • Private Practice Recreational Therapy: The Future of RT?Private Practice Recreational Therapy: The Future of RT? Have you ever considered private practice Recreational Therapy? Depending on…
  • Recreation Therapy Activity Ideas: Leisure Draw It!Recreation Therapy Activity Ideas: Leisure Draw It!   Introduction “Leisure Draw It!” is a favorite of my…

The Real Recreation Therapist

The Real Recreation Therapist

Recent Posts

  • Self-Care Quotes for Group Therapy
  • Upcycling Craft Projects and Therapy Worksheets
  • Adding Mindfulness Activities to RT Programming
  • Recreation Therapy Private Practice: Insights to Get Started

Newsletter

© 2017-2020 The Real Recreation Therapist All Rights Reserved