Recreational Therapy Associations
Group
American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
Website
www.atra-online.com
Mission and objectives
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the largest national membership organization representing the interests and needs of recreational therapists. The mission of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association is to serve as a member-driven association that collectively supports the recreational therapy profession.
Resources
Recreational Therapist Career Profile
Do you enjoy playing games, painting pictures, and/or playing music as well as helping people? Recreational therapists use this fun-loving attitude to create activities for their patients that are not only fun but also have some therapeutic benefit. Read more . . .
Degree and Program Information for a Recreational Therapist Career
Most recreational therapists earn a Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or recreation studies, with a concentration in therapy. Read more . . .
Interview with a Professional Recreational Therapist
Do you have a therapeutic recreation question? Check out this interview with a professional recreational therapist. Read more . . .
