Real Talk Recreation Therapy

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On this podcast, Carol and Jana, two Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, talk about real experiences and real research that back up the use of Recreation Therapy as a method of treatment for a variety of populations and in a variety of settings. We try to keep it real, as we address concerns and successes that we’ve had, that we think other RTs might relate to, as we navigate this awesome career field. We don’t have it all figured out, but one thing we know for sure is, everything gets a lot easier when you can talk it out with a friend.

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Episode 8: CEUs with Danny Pettry 27.07.2023 33:10

50 Continuing Education Units (CEUS) are part of the requirement for Recreation Therapists to re-certify every five years. Join us as we interview Danny Pettry, founder of Rec Therapy Today, to hear about his affordable, online CEU courses and about the recertification process in general. Sit back, tune in, and let the stress of recertification ease. You’ve got this! Shownotes: https://realtalkrec...

Episode 7: Gardening Pt. 2 27.07.2023 56:07

Getting into the nitty gritty of using gardening as a modality. In this episode, we talk more about the specifics of the gardening modality. We go through the APIE process, and adaptations, and talk about our own experiences and growth in this modality. Shownotes: https://realtalkrecreationtherapy.com/episode-7-gardening-pt-2/

Episode 6: Gardening Pt. 1 26.07.2023 27:00

In this episode, we talk about a modality that has really grown on us! We really dig the research based benefits of Therapeutic Gardening and can’t wait to share! Shownotes: https://realtalkrecreationtherapy.com/podcast-library/gardening-part-1/

Episode 5: Yoga Therapy 25.07.2023 56:05

In this episode, Jana and Carol interview their friend, and newly certified Yoga Therapist- Alli Houseworth! In this episode the gang talks about Alli’s journey from knowing nothing about yoga, to becoming a yoga teacher and then to becoming a Yoga Therapist. We will cover topics including what Yoga therapy is and how it differs from mainstream yoga, as well as how to find a yoga therapist to hire...

Episode 4: Table Games Pt. 2 24.07.2023 26:15

Game on! In this episode, we finish up our discussion on table games by talking about adaptations we’ve seen and used, go through the APIE process and talk about best practices when using table games as a modality. Shownotes: https://realtalkrecreationtherapy.com/episode-4-table-games-pt-2/

Episode 3: Table Games Pt. 1 23.07.2023 42:17

It’s all fun and games until someone reaches their therapeutic goals- then it’s Recreation Therapy! In this episode, we discuss current research that supports the use of Table Games as a therapeutic modality. We also tell stories about our experiences using table games with clients, including a few misadventures… If you’ve ever thought about using card or board games for your session, this may be...

Episode 2: AccesSurf with Cara Short 22.07.2023 57:10

On this episode, Carol and Jana interview Cara Short, the executive director of AccesSurf. During this interview, we cover topics that include AccesSurf, adaptive surfing, important considerations to make when running a non-profit, and how the sport of adaptive surfing has grown in the past 16 years. A special thanks to our guest, Cara Short, for taking the time out of her busy day to tell us abou...

Episode 1: Meet the RTs 21.07.2023 29:08

Welcome to the Real Talk Recreation Therapy Podcast! On this episode, Carol and Jana interview each other about our love for Recreation Therapy and what we've done so far as Recreation Therapists. Visit our website for shownotes: https://realtalkrecreationtherapy.com/podcast-library/meet-the-recreation-therapists/