by Danny Pettry | Jan 31, 2026 | Advocacy
Share your “why.”Tell the story of why you became a recreational therapist and what the profession means to you. Highlight an RT success.Share a positive outcome or meaningful moment that shows the impact of recreational therapy. Explain what recreational therapy...
by Danny Pettry | Oct 23, 2025 | Advocacy, ATRA updates
I still remember my first ATRA Conference — Kansas City, 2004. It was the 20th anniversary of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, and I attended as a Peg Connolly Student Scholar, an honor named after ATRA’s very first president. That experience changed...
by Danny Pettry | Aug 26, 2025 | Advocacy
By Danny W. Pettry II, LPC, CTRS Image Credit: OfirPeretz istock. Branding might sound like something only big companies worry about, but it matters just as much for us in recreational therapy. Branding is how people see us, trust us, and remember us. And...
by Danny Pettry | Apr 12, 2025 | Advocacy
By: Danny W. Pettry II In an age where artificial intelligence seems to be taking over everything—from self-checkouts to self-driving cars—it’s natural to wonder: Could a robot do my job? If you’re a recreational therapist, take a deep breath. The answer is a...
by Danny Pettry | Mar 12, 2025 | Advocacy
As you already know, recreational therapy is close to my heart. I want to take a moment to publicly appreciate the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), its Board, Director Brent Wolfe, and advocate Dawn DeVries for their tireless advocacy efforts....
by Danny Pettry | Mar 9, 2025 | Advocacy
How Recreational Therapy Is Transforming Veterans’ Lives: 11 Powerful Testimonials Introduction Veterans across the country are experiencing life-changing benefits from recreational therapy. From adaptive sports and equine therapy to art, music, and outdoor adventure...
