by Danny Pettry | Sep 22, 2023 | Featured, TR Activity Ideas
By Danny Pettry II Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory that helps us understand and meet the diverse needs of individuals. As a recreational therapist, it is important to consider this theory when designing programs and interventions for our...
by Danny Pettry | Sep 19, 2023 | Inspiration for RTs
By Danny Pettry Dear younger Recreational Therapist, Entering the field of recreational therapy fresh out of college and obtaining your certification can be an exhilarating experience. As a young recreational therapist, it’s important to recognize that you have...
by Danny Pettry | Sep 19, 2023 | Inspiration for RTs
By Danny Pettry Recreational therapists play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of individuals with various health needs. They weave therapeutic activities into creative programs, providing a much-needed outlet for self-expression, joy, and personal growth....
by Danny Pettry | Sep 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Danny W. Pettry II, M.Ed., M.S., LPC, NCC, CTRS-BHS The journey of recreational therapy is a deeply fulfilling one, filled with many milestones and rewards along the path. But imagine, if you will, enhancing this journey by magnifying the impact you have on your...
by Danny Pettry | Sep 17, 2023 | Featured
By Danny Pettry A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction or expectation about a particular occurrence or behavior, which directly or indirectly causes itself to become true. This concept, attributable to sociologist Robert K. Merton, originates from the...
