by Danny Pettry | Sep 23, 2023 | TR Activity Ideas
By Danny Pettry II, M.ED., M.S., LPC, NCC, CTRS-BHS 1. Scary Story Sharing Circle Supplies: Flashlights, spooky storybooks Instructions: Gather participants in a circle, distribute flashlights, and take turns sharing spine-chilling tales. Encourage active listening,...
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 | Mar 13, 2022 | Featured, TR Activity Ideas
Be Playful. Blog written by Danny W. Pettry II, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CTRS Week # 11 out of 52. Goal one blog entry every week in 2022. Put away your smart phone and play a game (that isn’t on your phone). So that means – no playing candy crush, angry birds, pong or...
by Danny Pettry | Mar 29, 2021 | TR Activity Ideas
Rec Therapy Today received permission to share this manual with you here. Dementia affects many aspects of one’s life, such as memory, behavior, feelings, and even relationships with others (Alzheimer’s Association, 2020). Something that does not change is the desire...
by Danny Pettry | Dec 21, 2020 | TR Activity Ideas
My professor in graduate school, Dr. David Austin shared this resource with me. Looking for a quick overview of the health effects of yoga? View or download our free eBook, “Yoga for Health.” The 39-page eBook summarizes what the science says about the use of yoga...
by Danny Pettry | Nov 18, 2019 | TR Activity Ideas
Download a FREE ebook with 25 questions (from A to Z) about Thanksgiving. Click here to download PDF