

Introducing Me
Hey, my names Ashley and I'm a recreation therapist from Ontario, Canada. While I have an "About" page, I want...
Real vs. Robotic Animals for Aging Adults
It's no secret that the world in currently experiencing an aging population, meaning the number of older adults living on...
Stop Calling It That
So let me get right into it, terminology matters. We live in a society that doesn't always think about how...
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...
The Mental Health Series: My Story
This is a warning that in this post I will be discussing potentially triggering topics. These topics will include self...
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...
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...
Rec Therapy Instagrams To Follow
In honour of TR Awareness Month, here are 28 TR Instagram accounts that you should follow! These wonderful individuals advocate...
Advice For Rec Therapy Students
Potential Student? New Student? Current Student? Internship Student? This post is for you! I've been in your shoes, I know...
101 Exercises for the Soul: Attitude is Everything
“Others can stop you temporarily, you are the only one who can do it permanently” -Zig Ziglar This chapter really...




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