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 is.
Use simple, clear language to help others understand RT as goal-directed treatment.
Bust a common myth.
Clarify that recreational therapy is more than games or free time.
Recognize an RT colleague.
Thank a coworker who consistently shows heart, skill, and dedication.
Wear your RT pride.
Wear RT apparel, pins, or colors to spark conversations.
Advocate with leadership.
Share how recreational therapy supports patient outcomes and quality of care.
Show a day in the life of an RT.
Give a behind-the-scenes look at your role.
Display RT information.
Use flyers, bulletin boards, or table displays to educate others.
Focus on outcomes, not activities.
Highlight skills like coping, confidence, social connection, and independence.
Invite questions.
Encourage others to ask what RT is and how it helps.
Highlight RT across the lifespan.
Show RT’s impact with kids, teens, adults, and older adults.
Emphasize inclusion and adaptation.
Share how RT supports participation for all abilities.
Share a fun RT fact.
Post an interesting or little-known fact about the profession.
Advocate for CTRS recognition.
Explain the value of credentialed recreational therapists.
Show interdisciplinary collaboration.
Highlight how RT works alongside other healthcare professionals.
Share a general client quote.
Use a non-identifying quote that reflects RT’s impact.
Post an inspiring RT message.
Share a quote or affirmation that reflects the heart of RT.
Use RT Month hashtags.
Help amplify awareness and advocacy.
Educate families and caregivers.
Explain how RT supports recovery, wellness, and quality of life.
Promote evidence-based practice.
Remind others that RT is assessment-driven and research-supported.
Use accurate professional language.
Advocate through clear, correct RT documentation.
Invite others to observe RT in action.
When appropriate, let colleagues see RT firsthand.
Encourage professional growth.
Share CEU opportunities and learning resources.
Celebrate the profession—and yourself.
RT Month is a time to be proud of the difference you make.