Recreational therapy activities

Therapy Resources: We provide mental health professionals with worksheets, group activities, & more!

Are you feeling overwhelmed and don’t where to start with creating your Recreational Therapy program? I’ll share with you 5 easy steps that will help you prioritize and create an evidence-based program.

A few weeks ago I was preparing professional development for first and second year teachers in my school district. New teachers not only need the basics of classroom management, routines, procedures and relationships....but this year they also need training on how to effectively be a remote educator. The first year of teaching is difficult under normal circumstances, but this is no normal year. I feel for these first year teachers as so much extra is being added to their already overflowing…

Activities have the power to engage mental health clients in groups where they learn knowledge and skills to cope with the challenges they face. Use these activities to make your groups fun.

Worksheets can be a valuable tool for counseling sessions aimed at helping teenagers navigate the challenges of adolescence. These simple and interactive tools provide a structured format for exploring various topics, allowing teens to reflect on their thoughts and emotions in a safe and supportive environment. From addressing self-esteem issues to enhancing communication skills, worksheets offer an effective way to engage teens and empower them to take an active role in their own personal…

Simple balloon tennis game for a quick energy buster. Balloon tennis makes a great indoor gross motor play idea. Balloons are always a hit with kids.

Equipment: blindfolds, variety of obstacles, boundaries Rules · Put numerous obstacles on the ground in a path about 10-15 feet wide and 25 feet long. Natural obstacles are fine, but make sure it is safe. · Several people are blindfolded and expected to make it to the end of the dangerous minefield without touching any of the objects or “mines.” · Other people are appointed to lead them through safely with only verbal commands. · If the blindfolded participant touches a mine they must start…

Here is a super simple and fun getting to know you activity! 1. Get a cheap beach ball from the dollar store or Target $1 Spot. 2. Using a permanent marker cover it with getting to know you questions. 3. Throw the ball to someone. Tell them to answer the question that is touching their left/right thumb/index/middle/ring/pinky finger. For example, "Answer the question that is touching your right index finger". 4. After the question is answered the ball is thrown to another person, and so on…

Struggling to reach a teen client? Here are three creative ways to build rapport and ten engaging teen therapy activities that encourage adolescents to open up.