

Social Distancing Socialization
In Recreation Therapy we use and focus on different domains to help support our patients/clients/residents. These domains help to guide...
Breaking Down Self-Care
We talk about self-care a lot. You'll hear about it on the radio, the TV, the news, in magazines, in...
The Mental Health Series: Mental Wellbeing and Recreation Therapy
For my recreation therapist readers, we all know the question that comes after introducing ourselves to new people. We're going...
24 Things I Learned in my 23rd Year Of Life
Today I turn 24. Yup, not exciting at all. Frankly its just another birthday in lockdown where I'm stuck at...
Alternative Activities
Covid-19 is quickly spreading and for the world of recreation therapy that means that a lot of programs need to...
Introducing Me
Hey, my names Ashley and I'm a recreation therapist from Ontario, Canada. While I have an "About" page, I want...
The Mental Health Series: The Semicolon Project
The Semicolon Project is one that is near and dear to my heart. In fact, it's a project I will...
Leaving My “Home”
Today was my last day at my current facility. I have spent the last eight months with these residents, these...
Reaching Relaxation – Activities and Techniques That Won’t Break Your Budget
Relaxation is preached by everyone. We hear, it we know it and yet most of us don't take the time...
Benefits of Homes Having Live in Dogs
If you follow me on Instagram (@confessionsofarectherapist), you would know that the facility where I work has a live in...




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