Real Talk Recreation Therapy

About Real Talk Recreation Therapy

On this podcast, Carol and Jana, two Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, talk about real experiences and real research that back up the use of Recreation Therapy as a method of treatment for a variety of populations and in a variety of settings. We try to keep it real, as we address concerns and successes that we’ve had, that we think other RTs might relate to, as we navigate this awesome career field. We don’t have it all figured out, but one thing we know for sure is, everything gets a lot easier when you can talk it out with a friend.

Publisher

Real Talk Recreation Therapy

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jul 2023

Latest episode

18 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jun 2025

   Episode 32: Aquatic Therapy for Recreation Therapists: Research, Best Practices, and Getting Started

   Hosts Carol and Jana explore aquatic therapy's benefits and evidence-based practices, equipping recreation therapists to integrate water-based interventions effectively in their work.

2. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Episode 31 Therapeutic Horticulture for Recreation Therapists: Nature-Based Tools for Client Wellness with Alexis from Root in Nature

   Alexis from Root in Nature defines therapeutic horticulture and its benefits, shares practical ways Recreation Therapists can incorporate nature-based tools, and discusses certification options in this interview.

3. 

   21 May 2025

   Episode 30: Recreation Therapy for Retired Firefighters: Engaging Older Adult Males

   In this unique episode of Real Talk Recreation Therapy, we sit down with recreation therapists working inside a unique assisted living facility designed specifically for retired firefighters. Tune in as we explore what recreation therapy looks like in a Firemen’s Home, how these therapists tailor therapeutic interventions for older adult males, and why understanding your client population is key to providing meaningful, person-centered care. We dive into the challenges and opportunities of working with a predominantly male population, and creative ways to build trust and engagement with older adults who’ve spent their lives in high-risk, high-impact careers. If you work in geriatric recreation therapy, assisted living, or male-centered programming, this episode is full of practical insights and inspiring stories. Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NQMGwGpPQnKPQJrhR0jl7W1oZxOTLYp-OoEQJePoKMw/edit?usp=sharing Keywords: recreation therapy, therapeutic recreation, firefighter assisted living, Firemen’s Home, older adult males, senior recreation therapy, therapeutic interventions for men, geriatric recreation, male engagement activities, CTRS, person-centered care

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

36

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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