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Therapeutic Recreation Resources

by Hawke — last modified Oct 30, 2021 04:09 PM

This is not an exhaustive list, but a helpful starting list for those interested in recreational therapy (RT) / therapeutic recreation (TR).

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Outdoor Recreation Experience - Bear Lake - June 21

Outdoor Recreation Experience - Bear Lake - June 21

by Hawke — last modified Apr 24, 2017 06:08 PM

The Outdoor Recreation Experience event is an opportunity to get involved with adaptive and regular fishing, handcycling, archery, and kayaking/canoeing. The event also consists of a BBQ social at noon. This inclusive event is for participants and family members - all are invited and welcome.

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Notable Statistics About Recreation Therapy / Therapeutic Recreation

by Hawke — last modified Apr 04, 2017 12:29 AM

Some interesting stats from Forbes Magazine about TR / RT...

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Free Recreation Therapy Videos

Free Recreation Therapy Videos

by Hawke — last modified Nov 19, 2015 10:42 AM

Because this is a time when instructors are organizing their courses for the next term, Professor David R. Austing thought it might be good to remind folks on the Oklahoma State TR listserv of the availability of the 23 Recreation Therapy Videos produced by Indiana University through a federal grant.

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Website User Account Self-Registration Now Available

by admin — last modified Nov 14, 2015 05:23 PM

We had some technical issues requiring disabling of users creating new accounts. We believe those issues are now resolved. You can now create your own accounts on the website so that you can participate in the forum, comments, uploads, etc. Thank you for your patience and support!

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Recreation Therapist Occupational Employment statistics for 2014

Recreation Therapist Occupational Employment statistics for 2014

by Hawke — last modified Oct 07, 2015 09:30 AM

A posting from the <RECREATIONALTHERAPYNET@LISTSERV.OKSTATE.EDU> email list, regarding current mean hourly and salary of recreation therapists in the United States during 2014.

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Hawke's Elevator Pitch - What is Therapeutic Recreation

by admin — last modified Aug 13, 2015 01:00 PM

For a class assignment by Professor Emily Messina, PhD, CTRS/R in the RCLS 440 Professional Issues in TR, we were required to create, memorize, and present on video (in one take) a 30 to 120 second "elevator speech" about "what is therapeutic recreation / recreation therapy". Here is Hawke Robinson's attempt...

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Hawke Robinson Presenting at WSTRA Conference XVI

Hawke Robinson Presenting at WSTRA Conference XVI

by admin — last modified Aug 13, 2015 12:59 PM

Hawke Robinson will be presenting at the 16th Annual Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association - WSTRA​ Conference, Saturday, April 11th in Seattle.

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Recreation Therapy bumper stickers

by admin — last modified Aug 13, 2015 12:55 PM

I wonder if there are any (decent) therapeutic recreation related bumper stickers. Especially those for TR / RT related organization membership and such.

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Status on Building New Career in Therapeutic Recreation aka Recreation Therapy

by admin — last modified Aug 13, 2015 12:51 PM

Well, it has been a long slow road in transitioning careers from technology toward the therapeutic realm. Here I will quickly summarize some of the process, with a status update on where I am at so far, and what is looming on the horizon.

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Any Monthly TR Discussion Groups?

by admin — last modified Aug 13, 2015 12:55 PM

Just curious if there are any TR groups that meet once a month to share and support each other?

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Gender Trends of Therapeutic Recreation Professionals

by admin — last modified Aug 13, 2015 12:54 PM

I haven't done any research on this topic at all, so this is kind of a placeholder reminder for me to check this out sometime in the future. What are the demographics of the TR profession related to gender percentage over the decades?

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Prevalence of ADHD in the TR Profession?

by admin — last modified Aug 13, 2015 12:54 PM

The longer I am in the TR world, the more likely it seems a magnet for people with ADHD.

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Why Did I Leave Computer Science and Switch to the "Soft Sciences"

by admin — last modified Aug 13, 2015 12:54 PM

I have a (much) younger step-brother that is (working on) his MD.

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First RT / TR Blog posting

by admin — last modified Nov 13, 2015 11:44 AM

I started this blog today, will see how it unfolds over time...

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At WSTRA 15 Day 1 - Outdoors for All

At WSTRA 15 Day 1 - Outdoors for All

by admin — last modified Aug 13, 2015 12:57 PM

At Magnuson Park, Seattle, WA - Day 1 of WSTRA Convention - Outdoors for All. Modifications for outdoors activities for those with disabilities.

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