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Monthly Newsletter September 2021

Hello friend –

Daylight hours start shrinking by a few minutes per day on the summer solstice, which was on June 22nd.

People can really start to feel the difference during the autumn.

This is a tough time for people who have Seasonal Affect Disorder.

I’m practicing mindfulness to enjoy each day we have during the final days of summer. Fall beings on September 21st.

Time keeps ticking. The end of 2021 will be here before we know it.

We still have time to accomplish many things before the end of 2021.

I hope you’re doing great things with your life.

Your friend and partner in Rec Therapy, Danny Pettry

Danny W. Pettry II, M.Ed., M.S., LPC, NCC, CTRS-BHS, Lifetime Member of ATRA,. Director of Continuing Education at Rec Therapy Today Danny Pettry’s Personal email: [email protected]

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Humor Therapy of the Month



Inspiration for September



Dates to Remember in September



Print and Post

Infographic of the Month



Print and Post

Infographic of the Month How to be Happier

September 2021



September 2021 Winners First Place Winner:

Rein H., Castle Hayne, North Carolina This person won 50 clock hours of continuing education and a 10 amazon gift card.

Second Place Winner: Erin S., Rexburg, Idaho

This person won a $10 amazon gift card and an outdoor fun activity book

Third Place Winner: Brenricha H., Temple Hills, Maryland

This person won a $10 amazon gift card and an outdoor fun activity book.

The following people won an outdoor fun activity book: Kerry D., Bath New York

Alyse W., Jackson, Missouri

Rene H., Tupelo, Mississippi

Rachel M., Hobart, Wisconsin

Tom Nehrig, Napa, California

Toir C., Portland, Tennessee

Kate F., Richfield, Minnesota

Teresa S., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Kenitra W., Byram, Mississippi

10. Toni R., Boones Mill, Virginia

11. Marie L., Jacksonville, Florida

12. Elizabeth W., Otsego, Minnesota

13. Kyra D., Sacramento, California

14. Sally J., Oreland, Pennsylvania

15. Taylor C., Dallas, North Carolina

16. Miranda A., Hanover, Pennsylvanian

17. Phoenix D., Sacramento, California

18. Laura Thompson, Woodbury, Minnesota

19. Misty Williamson, Memphis, Tennessee

20. Christine C., Sandy Hook, Connecticut

21. Allison L., Greensboro, North Carolina

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September 2021 Game of the Month

You Know Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Fun Game That Opens Communication and Encourages Meaningful Conversations to Establish Relationships

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September 2021 Book of the Month

Marsha Linehan tells the story of her journey from suicidal teenager to world-renowned developer of the life-saving behavioral therapy DBT, using her own struggle to develop life skills for others. “This book is a victory on both sides of the page.”—Gloria Steinem “Are you one of us?” a patient once asked Marsha Linehan, the world-renowned psychologist who developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy. “Because if you were, it would give all of us so much hope.”

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September 2021

Rec Therapist of the Month

Samantha

Goodman



1. Your degree and college: Therapeutic Recreation and Radford University

2. Are you a CTRS? If so – for how long? Yes, 6 years

3. Awards you’ve earned? (Employee of the Year at my Facility).

4. Why did you become a rec therapist? I became a recreational therapist to give the geriatric population a since of purpose. I also wanted to create a community, where the older generation could continue to live their lives with a since of fulfillment.

5. What type of setting do you currently work? Assisted Living and Healthcare Facility

6. What population do you provide services for? Geriatric Population

7. What types of recreation therapy interventions do you provide? Arts & Crafts, Physical exercis , Educational Activities, Religious Services and activities, Sensory & 1:1 Programming , Music & Cooking Classes.

8. What do you love about your work? I love making connections with the residents and providing activities of purpose to them. I also love learning from the residents, as well as growing as a life enrichment director at my facility.

9. What would you recommend a new rec therapist to do? Be patient and kind. The senior population needs to be heard and valued. If you can be patient and kind, the rest of your career will fall into place.

10. Where do you see the future of rec therapy? Rec therapy will continue to grow over the next decade. Recreational Therapist have to continue to be creative and support all walks of life.



11. Who is a recreation therapist who you admire and why?

Ashley McCage (She always has a positive attitude and is a go-getter. She strives to continue to educate herself and provides therapeutic recreation for kids of all backgrounds). This is someone who I hope to be like one day!

12. What other information would you like to share? I am a Life Enrichment Director for the campus of Beth Sholom in Richmond, VA. I love working for a facility that celebrates the Jewish culture. I have worked at Beth Sholom for 7 years and enjoy the family feel that has been created.

What Do You LOVE About

Rec Therapy Today?

Educational and Affordable CEUs!

Samantha Goodman



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Danny Pettry/ Rec Therapy Today -- Disclaimers

Danny Pettry and Rec Therapy Today are not affiliated with ATRA. Danny Pettry is not an elected ATRA Board Member. Danny Pettry is not a hired spokesperson for ATRA. Danny Pettry is a Lifetime Member of ATRA who volunteers to assist with ATRA when possible.



New Partnership

Rec Therapy Today® has partnered with The Newfoundland and Labrador Therapeutic Recreation Association (NLTRA)

Members of NLTRA association will receive discounts for online continuing education courses through Rec Therapy Today®.



Danny Pettry’s Section

Above: Left to Right: Danny P., Brittany S. (social worker); Ang V. (program director) Suzanne (Rec Therapist) and Alex (teacher).

Out team won service excellence award for helping the hospital in several new roles after our program closed. We had worked for a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for adolescents with dual diagnosis needs. I’m providing services for many different psychiatric residential treatment programs at our facility.

August makes my 19th year with the hospital/ school program.



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Fun Pages for All Ages



New Danny Pettry Book:

101 Amazing Activity Sheets for Kids, Big Kids, and Kids at Heart: Boredom Busters and Brain Challenges

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New Danny Pettry Book:

Some people say things like, “girls can’t skateboard.” They say it’s too challenging and girls give up easily. What do they know! Olivia loves to skateboard and she intends to land the challenging kickflip. She asks a better skateboarder, Jimmy, to show her where to put her feet and how to make the board flip. With determination and persistence, Olivia soon masters the kickflip and dreams of winning a skateboarding competition. But then she has a big problem. Her parents won’t allow her to skateboard as often until she brings her D up to a B in math. They are stealing her fun. But determined to improve her grades, Olivia asks the best math student, Ashley, to tutor her. Ashley agrees to help Olivia if Olivia will help her with something. Will Olivia bring her grades up? Will she be allowed to skateboard again? Told from Olivia’s perspective, young readers will identify with Olivia, and provides parents, teachers, and counselors with a fun way to teach important values, including: - Goal-planning and visualization - Determination and grit - Asking for help and applying feedback - Growth mindset and improving - Persistence and sticking with it until success.

Buy this book for a child who you care about today!

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Motivation: Do It Now On September 1st, 2021:

You’d have four (4) months left in 2021.

That measures out to be:

121 days; or

2,904 hours; or

174,240 minutes

You still have plenty of time in 2021 to go for your goals.

Ask for that raise.

Start eating healthier.

Change your life habits.

Read a new, interesting book.

Start working out and growing muscles.

There are so many opportunities in life and so little time.

People on their deathbed talk about life regrets.

Interestingly, very few people regret what they did.

Their biggest regrets were all of the things they didn't do with their life.

Be well. Best wishes. Your friend and partner in Rec Therapy,

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

Director of Continuing Education at Rec Therapy Today

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How Can I Help You?

Hello friend –

Rec Therapy Today is large community/ family.

We have a lot of connections in the Rec Therapy world.

I’m happy to help you connect with other rec therapists in our Rec Therapy Today family.

Do you need anything? Email me.

I can post career opportunities, questions, networking opportunities, or email you a connection to someone who specializes in different areas.

Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Your friend and partner in Rec Therapy,

Danny W. Pettry II.

Email me: [email protected]



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