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Monthly Newsletter January 2019

Welcome Friend --

Howdy there rec therapist friend –

A New Year brings new opportunities.

Your team here at Rec Therapy Today wants to you succeed in 2019.

Here is an African Proverb that explains it best”

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

We are here with you on your journey. We want to you to go far.

Let us know if there is anything we can do to help suppoRT you in the New Year!

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Your friend and partner in Rec Therapy, Danny Pettry,

Danny W. Pettry II, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CTRS-BHS, Lifetime Member of ATRA Founder of Danny Pettry’s Rec Therapy CEUs and Rec Therapy Today Danny Pettry’s Personal email: [email protected]

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Your Ideas are Important! A Review of Neil Gainman’s (2018) book, Art Matters:

Because Your Imagine Can Change The World.

Summary by: Danny Pettry II

Book Title: Art Matters Subtitle: Because Your

Imagination Can Change The World

Author: Neil Gainman Illustrated by: Chris Riddell Released: 2018 Publisher: William Morrow

Where did I discover this book?

Neil Gainman is an author who has a tribe of followers. I’ve read two of his children’s books, including: Coraline and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Both stories (are pieces of art) take place in very unique and fascinating worlds (that came from Gainman’s imignation).

I had read somewhere that Gainman had felt like a fraud. Gainman had reported having this fear of the art police (for lack of description) showing up at his door and saying: you’re a fake, you’re a phony. Stop making art. Gainman pointed this concept out in this (2018) book as well. It was the “Fraud Police.”

Many other people (including artists, creators, business owners, and professionals) have had doubts.

Gainman encourages me to create art anyway.



I was browsing through Books-A-Million Bookstore today (which is the last day of 2018). I saw this book in the self-improvement section. I picked it up to purchase without flipping through the contents.

I knew I wanted to read this book for two reasons:

1. It was a self-improvement book about imagination and making changes in the world.

2. It was written by Neil Gainman.

Some useful tips I discovered from author/ book:

“The world always sees bright when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before. – Neil Gaiman.

Gainman (2018) discusses the importance of books, spreading ideas, and libraries. He discloses his own bias (being a writer)

Ideas are important

People often disagree with other people’s ideas. People have the freedom to express their ideas. It is not okay to physically harm other people who have opposing ideas. It’s impossible to stop ideas from spreading. They’re contagious.

Libraries are important. The world needs libraries.

Books (and even fiction) contain ideas. Stories communicate ideas to other people. (Education) Reading is enjoyable for many people. (Entertainment) Fiction can improve empathy. (Interpersonal skills needed to relate to others) Libraries can be a safe place to access Information.

“Without libraries, we have no future and no past.” – Ray Bradbury



Imagination is important

Imagination is the seed of the future. Ideas that are cultivated spring into tangible things (like books).

“If you want your child to be intelligence,” read them fairytales if you want them to be more intelligence, read them more fairy tales,” – Albert Einstein

Thoughts on Creating Great Art

Gainman has a list of goals he wanted to accomplish, like create a comic book, a children’s book, an audio book, a movie. etc. Goals are important! Do you have a list of goals?

Gainman was persistent and kept at it. Do you have the grit to stick with it? Take your creative ideas and create it. Make it happen. By the way – what is your

creative idea? Gainman argues to know where you’re going. Have your goal in mind. Gainman

argues to to say no to offers (even if they have attractive salaries) if it will take you away from your big goal (where you want to be). Danny Pettry comments: One of my professors in undergraduate school at Marshall University, Dr. Raymond Busbee told students something along the lines of taking a lower salary working in the field now opposed to taking a higher paying salary doing something outside of the profession. Busbee appeared to be arguing that opportunities in the profession will happen to those who are working in the field from the beginning.

Balance reaching goals with necessities like taking care of your bills, food, shelter, clothing.

Be prepared for criticism. Become thick-skinned. People will say hateful things about your art. Danny Pettry comments: This reminds me of Set Godin comments that your art isn’t for everyone and that is okay.

“Mistakes are proof that you’re trying.” Danny Pettry comments: I’ve never made a mistake in football. Do you think I’m the best football player in the world? I’ve never played football (beyond passing the ball) so I’ve not made many mistakes.

Final Thoughts from Danny Pettry –

Life is short. We all die someday. Make the best of the years I have. Spend it doing meaningful world. Do what I

want to do with my life. The same tips go for you too.



Who would enjoy this book?

Many people consume caffeinated beverages to get kick started in the morning. The caffeine works as a boost.

Gainman’s (2018) book, Art Matters, is a lot like a cup of coffee for kick starting imagination, creativity, and art.

Gainman is credible. He has written many books. He discusses many concepts on the process of creating art.

Art (and everything in this world) is created from ideas and imagination.

You once imagined that you’d be a recreational therapist. You did the work and Wa-Lah, you became a recreational therapist.

The world is now a different place because of your idea to join this profession and make a difference.

This book would be great for anyone who has an idea they want to achieve. This book is great for people who want to create a different type of future. It is for people who want to live the live of their dreams, doing what they love to do.

Do you have more ideas? Do you want to bring more art to life?

What the heck – go for it anyway! As Seth Godin says, “make a ruckus.”

Get Seth Godin’s book at this link: https://amzn.to/2SFEBwi

Create something great. Email me about it. Send a picture. I'll share your art here at Rec Therapy Today.



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Humor Therapy for the Month



Inspirational Quotes for January



Infographic of the Month



Facilities advertise recreation based treatments, but do they

have a CTRS on staff? Treatment facilities are advertised in Psychology Today.

As a Recreational Therapist, I noticed that several of those mental and behavioral facilities advertised in the December 2018 Issue of Psychology Today appeared to recreation-based treatments.

Here are six (6) examples:

1. Solara Mental Health: intimate healing setting located steps from the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The image features the beach.

2. Capo by the Sea: Experiential Golf Therapy. The image features a man golfing on a golf course setting.

3. Pure Recovery California: shows a beach scene image. Advertisings having: mindfulness

4. The Glenholme School: animal-assisted therapy, equestrian program, culinary program, social skills coaching

5. Centered Health: residential beachside estate: aims to cater to each client’s physical emotional, mental, psychological and nutritional needs. Several of those are core areas assessed and treated by recreational Therapists

6. Retreat: premier addiction treatment centers shows an image of a male playing guitar and a woman reading a book on a bench in a parklike atmosphere.

These programs offer beaches, golfing, mindfulness, animal-assisted therapy, equestrian program, culinary program, social skills coaching, physical and emotional health promotion, guitar, reading, and nature, and parklike atmospheres.

I noticed that none of these programs advertised having “Recreational Therapy” as a treatment.

Several of the programs advertised having caring and dedicated staff, however, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) were not listed in these programs.

I’m going to contact all six of the agencies listed above and ask if they have any Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) on staff.

Updates about these six treatment facilities will be posted in the February issue of Rec Therapy Today.



December Contest Winners The following twelve (12) people won a $10 amazon gift card!

1. Kriste D., from Wilmington, Illinois

2. Deb Z., from Akron, Ohio

3. Alaina S., from Medford, New York

4. Debbie M., from Hinckley, Ohio

5. Bret G., Sherwood, Wisconsin

6. Tracy F., Freeville, New York

7. Kindrell R., Riverdale, Georgia

8. Rebecca W., Hobe Sound, FL

9. Jackie G., Monroe, North Carolina

10. Shawn T., from Laguna woods, California

11. Rebecca T., Chicago, Illinois

12. Nancy N., from Catonsville, Maryland

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January 2019 Contest

Howdy there Rec Therapist friend –

I provide monthly giveaways to help inspire, motivate, and encourage rec therapists.

I believe rec therapist just like you are deserving of kudos!

I believe you’ll want to join the January 2019 contest.

Deadline has been extended until midnight January 12, 2019.

Go here to enter now to check out the prizes that we're giving away.

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Monday, January, 21, 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Day



Think Big. What would be your dream to make the world better place?

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Game of the Month

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Rec Therapist of the Month

Kelly Norge Kelly Norge earned her degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL.

Kelly has been a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) since June 2013.

1. Why did you become a rec therapist? I have a degree in Adapted Physical Education as well from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. I taught for 3 years at a special education school for children primarily with Autism. I was never fully satisfied. I went back to school to try and find something that was similar to my first degree but less specified. I fell in love with recreation therapy and completely in love with my senior population. I became a recreation therapist when I realized that I love what I do and am truly passionate about it.

2. What do type of setting do you current work? Memory care

3. What population do you provide services for? Seniors

4. What types of recreation therapy interventions do you provide? Physical, Emotional, Social, Cognition, Spiritual, Problem Solving, Coping Skills, communication, Animal Assisted Therapy, Sensory Stimulating Activities, Self-expression, Stress Management, Music.



5. What do you love about your work?

I love my work because I get to make a difference in my residents’ lives daily as well as their families’ lives. I get to have fun with them and give them a purpose while they transition through life. Not one day is similar. The stories I hear are fantastic. I get a chance to give my residents a purpose in life still while they have memory impairments. I take them on outings, and allow them to continue to enjoy things in life. I get a chance to give them a chance to give back to the community by volunteering, we make dog treats and toys for the local animal shelter, make presents to hand out. When my residents transition through the end of life, I get to be there during their most vulnerable time in life. I get to provide support to the families and allow the resident to die with dignity and grace.

6. What would you recommend a new rec therapist to do? Get as much experience as you can, through work and continuing your education (there is always something new to learn). Be patient, don’t get frustrated and allow yourself to make mistakes. Try new things and do be afraid that it will fail, if it fails, make it better, if it is a success share it to the world.

7. Where do you see the future of rec therapy? I would love to see it as something that means more to society. We all need recreation therapy. As a society, we need to realize that people need it in their life until their last breath. Even when we do not remember who we are and who others are we need a chance to continue to have a purpose in life.

8. Who is a recreation therapist who you admire and why? I admire all of us honestly. I think we all have a role in make sure that recreation therapy is a known field and that we make a difference in the world. But if I had to choose one person, Sidney Sklar is who I admire. During my time at the University of St. Francis, he was incredibly patient with me as I went through a very difficult time in my life. He challenged me to be a better person and allowed me to grow more as a person. He has continued to help me even after graduated and has trusted me to have interns and allow the experience I had to reflect on another student who is going through the program and becoming a recreation therapist.



9. What other information would you like to share? We as recreation therapist do amazing work. I love that we all help each other out even if we have never met. We can email or facebook each other and assist in whatever the person needs. We are always willing to share ideas.

What do you enjoy about Rec Therapy Today?

Kelly Norge said:

I enjoy the posts, updates and CEUs that are available. The information is

updated often and isn’t outdated.



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Rec Therapy Career Opportunities

Are you seeking a qualified recreational therapist? If so – post your position at our web-site. It is the most active rec

therapy blog on the net. www.RecTherapyToday.com

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American Therapeutic Recreation Association Section at Rec Therapy Today

Representation without Taxation

By: Danny W. Pettry II, M.Ed., M.S., LPC, NCC, CTRS-BHS

Disclaimer: Danny Pettry is Not an elected ATRA Board Member. Pettry is not a hired spokesperson for ATRA. Pettry is a lifetime member of ATRA.

Taxation without Representation was the rallying cry during the American Revolution. The colonists were being taxed for sugar and stamps by the British Government. Colonist were upset because they didn’t have a voice in their government. The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the direct opposite of taxation without representation. Our professional association could argue: “Representation without Taxation” for many. The American Therapeutic Recreation Association represents the interests of all recreational therapists (and not just those member of the association who pay their annual dues). The truth is that there is a very small number of professional recreational therapists who pay taxes (membership dues) to ATRA, which represents all of the Recreational Therapists. It is estimated that only 15% (2,220 recreational therapists) pay the membership dues (tax) out of the 18,000 recreational therapists in the United States. Non-members have posed the question: What is ATRA doing for me? The truth is the association is representing these non-members and the overall interests of the profession without their contribution. It is representation without taxation. How is it fair that only 15% of Recreational Therapists pay the taxes to represent 100% of professional Recreational Therapists?

Imagine what would happen if all 18,000 recreational therapist contributed to the association. Imagine what an association could do for the profession with that budget. The association would be a lot more powerful. Today is the day. Join ATRA. Go here now: https://www.atra-online.com/



Danny Pettry’s Section I love my parents (shown in picture below). I feel very fortunate to have them in my life.

They live in the little town of Beckley, West Virginia, which is about two hours from where I live in work here in Huntington, West Virginia.

I go to visit my parents quite often.

I took a trip with my parents to Kirk’s restaurant in Hinton, West Virginia the first Saturday in January 2019.

My parents took me and my siblings (Jimmy and Carrie) on trips to Hinton every so often when we were kids. We’d sit on the balcony and eat over the river. I found that very excited as a kid. Going back with my parents was nostalgic. I wish my siblings were there too. I plan to set up a day for their families to all go on a trip here this spring.

Here are some pictures:



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