When is recreational therapy month

Have the Therapeutic Recreation staff wear their shirts all week or on a designated day. This really promotes unity and the staff love it. Be creative. Better yet, turn it into a contest.

Ask residents, staff, etc. You can also buy themed shirts from the gifts section mentioned above. Gifts for Recreation Therapists and Professionals.

Join a professional organization. The second in a series of practice labs for TR students to connect with practitioners in the field has been postponed. Topic: Program Proficiency. Provide website feedback. The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples.

Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office. Skip to main Skip to footer. Recreation and Leisure Studies. Current undergraduate students Current graduate students Future undergraduate students Future graduate students Faculty and staff Alumni and friends.

Recreation and Leisure Studies Events. Rhea Fernandes. The benefits are truly endless. According to the American Therapeutic Recreation Association ATRA , therapeutic recreation specialists — also known as recreational therapists — plan, direct, deliver and evaluate recreation-based interventions for individuals in need of services and supports. Bingo is a fun game, but it also helps our individuals improve their eye-hand coordination, concentration and fine motor skills, and gives them a sense of self-worth when they present their winning boards.

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