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What Happens to Rec Therapy Today If I [Danny Pettry] Get Hit by a Bus?
By: Danny W. Pettry II It sounds like a scene from Mean Girls. Regina George steps into the street and—BAM. The bus test is a real question leaders sometimes need to ask: What happens to an organization if its leader suddenly isn't there? I've been thinking about that...
This We Believe
By Danny W. Pettry II We believe recreational therapy can change a life. We believe recreation can help someone discover strength they didn't know they had. We believe it can create connection where there was isolation. Confidence where there was doubt. Hope where...
We’re Giving Away Our Secret Sauce
Every company has something that makes it different. At Rec Therapy Today, we're willing to tell you ours. It isn't our courses. It isn't our newsletter. It isn't a website, conference, book, or CEU certificate. Our secret sauce is what we believe: We believe in the...
Congratulations to Our July 2026 T-Shirt Giveaway Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered our July 2026 Rec Therapy Today T-Shirt Giveaway! We appreciate the enthusiasm and support from recreational therapists across the country. Each winner will receive an exclusive Rec Therapy Today T-shirt. We hope you'll wear it with...
Congratulations to Our July 2026 Coffee Mug Giveaway Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered our July 2026 Rec Therapy Today Coffee Mug Giveaway! We loved seeing so many recreational therapists participate, and we're excited to recognize this month's winners. Each winner will receive a Rec Therapy Today "Rec Therapist of the...
T.R. Turtle Mosaic Craft
T.R. Turtle Mosaic Craft Supplies Needed Turtle outline [below] Blue construction...
Many Have Asked About the NCTRC Replay — Here’s the Answer
We understand that some participants would like access to a replay of the NCTRC presentation from our FREE June Mini-Momentum Teleconference. Unfortunately, NCTRC does not permit presentations to be recorded or distributed as replays. As a result, we are unable to...
The Most Generous Resource in Recreation Therapy? Here’s the Evidence.
The Most Generous Resource in Recreation Therapy? Here's the Evidence. What if a continuing education company gave away more than it sold? What if it provided free newsletters, free webinars, free teleconferences, free resources, free courses, and free prizes—month...
Did You Win? Self-Care Journal Winners Announced
More than 150 Recreation Therapists and helping professionals entered our recent Self-Care Journal Giveaway for a chance to receive one of 11 complimentary self-care journals. The winners were randomly selected from eligible entries that included a complete name,...
Recreation Therapists Are Struggling with Self-Care. Our Survey Revealed Why.
By: Danny W. Pettry II, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CTRS-BH When we recently announced a Self-Care Journal Giveaway, we received 151 responses in the first day alone. While Recreation Therapists shared many positive self-care practices, another message emerged: many are...
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What Happens to Rec Therapy Today If I [Danny Pettry] Get Hit by a Bus?
By: Danny W. Pettry II It sounds like a scene from Mean Girls. Regina George steps into the street and—BAM. The bus test is a real question leaders sometimes need to ask: What happens to an organization if its leader suddenly isn't there? I've been thinking about that...
This We Believe
By Danny W. Pettry II We believe recreational therapy can change a life. We believe recreation can help someone discover strength they didn't know they had. We believe it can create connection where there was isolation. Confidence where there was doubt. Hope where...
We’re Giving Away Our Secret Sauce
Every company has something that makes it different. At Rec Therapy Today, we're willing to tell you ours. It isn't our courses. It isn't our newsletter. It isn't a website, conference, book, or CEU certificate. Our secret sauce is what we believe: We believe in the...
Congratulations to Our July 2026 T-Shirt Giveaway Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered our July 2026 Rec Therapy Today T-Shirt Giveaway! We appreciate the enthusiasm and support from recreational therapists across the country. Each winner will receive an exclusive Rec Therapy Today T-shirt. We hope you'll wear it with...
Congratulations to Our July 2026 Coffee Mug Giveaway Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered our July 2026 Rec Therapy Today Coffee Mug Giveaway! We loved seeing so many recreational therapists participate, and we're excited to recognize this month's winners. Each winner will receive a Rec Therapy Today "Rec Therapist of the...
T.R. Turtle Mosaic Craft
T.R. Turtle Mosaic Craft Supplies Needed Turtle outline [below] Blue construction...
Many Have Asked About the NCTRC Replay — Here’s the Answer
We understand that some participants would like access to a replay of the NCTRC presentation from our FREE June Mini-Momentum Teleconference. Unfortunately, NCTRC does not permit presentations to be recorded or distributed as replays. As a result, we are unable to...
The Most Generous Resource in Recreation Therapy? Here’s the Evidence.
The Most Generous Resource in Recreation Therapy? Here's the Evidence. What if a continuing education company gave away more than it sold? What if it provided free newsletters, free webinars, free teleconferences, free resources, free courses, and free prizes—month...
Did You Win? Self-Care Journal Winners Announced
More than 150 Recreation Therapists and helping professionals entered our recent Self-Care Journal Giveaway for a chance to receive one of 11 complimentary self-care journals. The winners were randomly selected from eligible entries that included a complete name,...
Recreation Therapists Are Struggling with Self-Care. Our Survey Revealed Why.
By: Danny W. Pettry II, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CTRS-BH When we recently announced a Self-Care Journal Giveaway, we received 151 responses in the first day alone. While Recreation Therapists shared many positive self-care practices, another message emerged: many are...
Congratulations to Our Veneficus Giveaway Winners!
At Rec Therapy Today, we love discovering unique games and resources that can spark conversation, encourage social interaction, and create memorable experiences. Recently, we offered readers the opportunity to enter a drawing for a chance to win a copy of Veneficus:...
What 60+ Recreation Therapists Said After Attending This Free CEU Event
"Please offer more webinars." "I love Rec Therapy Today." "Thank you for always providing top-tier webinars." Those were just a few of the comments we received after hosting the Mini Momentum Teleconference on June 12, 2026. The free event brought Recreation...
A Career of Connection, Creativity, and Compassion: Celebrating the Retirement of Catherine Bowers
After more than 25 years as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Catherine Bowers is preparing to begin a new chapter—one filled with family, books, hiking, and well-earned relaxation. As she reflects on her career, one thing is clear: therapeutic...
“It Helped Me Express Myself”: Why Creativity Matters in Mental Health Recovery
At Rec Therapy Today, recreational therapists see it every day: Creative expression can help people focus, cope, communicate, and reconnect with themselves. Artist Riana Nicole recently shared part of her story with us. She lives with ongoing mental health challenges...
Why Rec Therapy Today Uses Artificial Intelligence — And Why Human Connection Still Matters
By Danny Pettry, M.Ed., M.S., LPC, NCC, CTRS-BH Image credit: FatCamera At Rec Therapy Today, we believe in being transparent. Yes — we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in parts of our work. We use AI to help: edit blog posts, improve readability, brainstorm...