Ever consider providing services in a Recreation Therapy private practice? It’s an excellent opportunity, especially for those RTs with the entrepreneurial spirit. But where to begin? Earlier this year, I had the pleasure to connect…
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13 Internship Tips To Jumpstart Your Career
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…
Heat Safety: Keeping Summer Activities Safe
While enduring an excessive heat warning in my area, it seems like a great time to talk about heat safety. Many summer activities are meant to be outdoors–cookouts, sports, water balloon fights, and horticulture to…
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…
Tips for Leading Recreation Therapy Groups
Leading successful Recreation Therapy groups often means being prepared and thinking on your feet. Recreation Therapists and Activity Professionals have the opportunity to use several engaging interventions to help their participants learn and grow. Through…