by Danny Pettry | Dec 29, 2024 | Featured, Recreational Therapy
Have you been inspired, supported, or motivated by Rec Therapy Today? We want to hear YOUR story! Enter our Rec Therapy Today Essay Contest for a chance to have your essay featured in our 2025 booklet: “Recreational Therapy: Stories That Inspire.” How to Enter: We’ll...
by Danny Pettry | Oct 18, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured, Inspiration for RTs, Recreational Therapy
At Rec Therapy Today, we love celebrating the diverse and impactful field of recreational therapy, and we’re always eager to hear from our community. As part of our October 2024 giveaway, we asked our readers to share fun facts about recreational therapy—and the...
by Danny Pettry | Jul 31, 2023 | Recreational Therapy
Blog post generated with ai. The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) is a professional organization in the United States that provides certification for Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Established in 1981, the NCTRC aims to protect...
by Danny Pettry | Jul 31, 2023 | Recreational Therapy
Danny Pettry is a lifetime member of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. Blog post generated with ai. The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is a national professional association that represents the interests and needs of recreational...
by Danny Pettry | Jul 31, 2023 | Recreational Therapy
Blog post generated by ai. Becoming a recreational therapist involves obtaining specific education, certification, and practical experience. Here’s a general guide: 1. **Earn a Bachelor’s Degree**: First, you’ll need to obtain a bachelor’s...
by Danny Pettry | Jul 31, 2023 | Recreational Therapy
Blog generated with ai. The salary of a recreational therapist can vary widely depending on their level of experience, where they work, and geographical location. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for recreational therapists was...
