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Purposeful Fun

ATRA's official blog!

An Advocacy Tool

About the blog

Purposeful Fun is ATRA's monthly blog (published on LinkedIn), aimed at increasing awareness of Recreational Therapy and the vital role that Recreational Therapists play in the many areas we practice in. Read the blog to refill your cup and share the blog to advocate for the important work you do each day as a Recreational Therapist.

NEW EDITION

The April Edition of Purposeful Fun is Here!

From Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur: Real-World Advice for Starting a Recreational Therapy Practice

Private practice in Recreational Therapy is on the rise—for good reason. It gives Recreational Therapists opportunities to work on their terms, serve niche populations, and build something uniquely their own. However, stepping into entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming without a roadmap. To help bridge the gap between dream and reality, we gathered real-world advice from Recreational Therapists already working in private practice. We wanted to know what they wish they had known before they started, what has helped them succeed, and how they keep showing up even when their work gets challenging.

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Interested in starting or strengthening your private practice? Check out our upcoming Advance Your Practice Summit: Recreational Therapy Entrepreneurial Leadership (May 1-June 1, 2025). This virtual event is designed for Recreational Therapy professionals eager to expand their knowledge and grow their private practices. This Summit will offer insights on business strategies, funding opportunities, and facilitate networking with like-minded professionals.

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Share Purposeful Fun on your social media accounts. 'Like', comment, and share new edition posts to help the content reach a larger audience.

Workplace

Print an edition of Purposeful Fun and leave it in the staff lounge or send it out via email to colleagues and key stakeholders.

Community

Print a copy of Purposeful Fun and pin it to a bulletin board at the library, park, grocery store, or recreation center.



Meet the Author


Purposeful Fun is written by ATRA staff member, Alexis McKenney, Ed.D, CTRS.

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