Have you heard the phrase “Work smarter, not harder”? We all strive to get more done, be more professional, be more effective as recreation therapists and still maintain a life outside of work. Now you can gain all of this through accessing NCTRC Pre-Approved CEU online courses at S.M.A.R.T. CEU’s Hub. Courses are available in a…
Geriatric Therapeutic Coloring: Childish or Genius?
Adult coloring has become a trend over the past few years, with thousands of companies developing intricate detailed coloring books for teens and adults. But, do we know the benefits of what “coloring” can provide? And, what about the elderly population? Has the market advanced enough to provide for the needs of an already unserved…
So you need some credentials…
Whether you’re in the activities field or the rec therapy field we are always looking to add to our resumes, build on our skills and add some CREDENTIALS to our name for all our hard work! So, the questions remain…what does it take? What are the steps? What exactly is the process? Well, the answer to…
Recreation Therapist vs. Activities Director
One major question in our various fields is: What is the difference between recreation and activities? What is the difference in Recreational Therapy and being an Activities Director?Do these careers overlap? And, what are the pathways to obtaining these careers? 1. What are the differences? While these two careers overlap in various aspects; there are…