As a recreational therapist who has craved connecting with others in the field for my entire career, I could not be more excited that increasing numbers of recreational therapists are jumping online to share, create, and advocate.
It is an incredibly exciting time to be in the field of TR, so what a better way to share that passion and enthusiasm than hopping on social media and joining the growing community.
If the world is evolving at an ever-changing pace, so should the field of Therapeutic Recreation.
I have crafted a list of 13 Therapeutic Recreation Instagram accounts that have inspired me. This list is most certainly not all of the amazing TR social media accounts out there. My hope is that by sharing these ones I will encourage you to start, or continue your own online search.
Keep reading to check out 13 Therapeutic Recreation Instagram Accounts to Follow.
(Note: Accounts are listed alphabetically)
1. ATRA
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association is (clap) on (clap) it. Their account is probably one of the first TR accounts I started following and with good reason. They are constantly providing the TR community with professional updates and continued education opportunities. Best of all, there Takeover Tuesday feature RT’s all over the country showcasing “a day in the life”. Check them out here.
2. DannyPettry
Known for his online courses, monthly newsletter, and fun posts Danny Pettry is one to follow. Granted his Facebook pages are where he tends to provide most of his content, I didn’t want to discount his Instagram account for shareable images that tend to go viral in the TR Community. Check him out here.
3. Georgia TR Association
I follow almost every state/provincial association I can, and I have to say it – Georgia might be the ripest peach of them all. In all seriousness, GTRA has done a fantastic job creating an inspiring and educational account that showcases the awesome work RT’s in Georgia are doing. I especially love reading all about their work towards licensure! Check them out here.
4. Grow Thought Flow
It’s ya girl! Yes, I do have my own TR inspired Instagram account thanks for asking :). Sharing stories from my work as a recreational therapist, lessons of personal growth, and my fav wellness tips I aim to serve my followers from a place of love, empowerment, and hope. Check me out here.
5. Lillihiggins_ctrsl
Talk about a woman on a mission! Lilli is an incredibly bright recreational therapist who isn’t afraid to advocate and share resources on causes she believes in. From creating her own programs, to sharing up-to-date mental health statistics, her account will inspire you and put a fire in your soul to stand up for the vulnerable. Check her out here.
6. Livelifelessordinary_ctrs
Talk about sharing creative ideas! I love following Amber’s account to provide me with inspiration and creativity when I need it most! From fun programming tips and ideas to motivational quotes, this account is creating some buzz in the TR community. I mean, a game of Coping Skills Catch Phrase? Sign me up! Check there out here.
7. Loverecreationtherapy
Love Recreation Therapy is raising awareness for the profession of therapeutic recreation through sharing the everyday happenings of a recreation therapist. From serving residents at a retirement home to volunteering with adolescent girls, this account will spark your creativity with new and innovative ideas. You can check out Loverecreationtherapy’s Instagram here and blog here.
8. Newleafrt
As a new RT business, New Leaf RT was very smart to hop on social media to promote themselves. New Leaf RT’s brand and overall online esthetic caught my eye immediately. I mean, I wanted to be best friends with these three inspiring CTRS’s as soon as I saw them laughing and having a blast! You can check out my interview with them about their amazing new RT business here and there Instagram here.
9. Pennyfor_mythoughts
Pennyfor_mythoughts is another up and coming TR inspired blog that I absolutely adore. Morgan had written a post for my blog (which was an absolute hit in the RT community). With her own blog, she continues to showcase her incredible writing ability and daily doings of an RT. Her Instagram is definitely worth the add! Check her out here.
10. Recandchill
“Recreate Yourself, Recreation Your Life”. Recandchill not only shares fantastic programming ideas but also serves the RT community with the most consistent motivation of all the TR Instagram accounts in the game! If you have not seen the amazing swag that Recreation & Chill is serving up, I suggest you hop over their Instagram or their website pronto!
11. Recreationaltherapymeme
Okay, this account has made me laugh out loud on multiple occasions. Communicating globally in the way only memes can, this account captures our profession perfectly. Their brilliance is in highlighting the daily (sometimes frustrating) experiences of recreational therapists in a light-heart and humorous way. Check out this hilarious account here.
13. SmartCEUHub
Nathan Lamaster is another well-known name in the online TR community. With his amazing website that sells online CEU courses and shareable online content, he is constantly advocating for the field of TR. His Facebook account tends to be where he serves his audience most often, but his Instagram is definitely worth the follow as well! Check him out here.
13. Whattherec
A TRS/AB-BC after my own heart, Kates Instagram is so beautifully laid out and well put together that I could look at it for hours! Aside from doing a great job esthetically, Kate shares inspirational content for Recreational Therapists, Activity Directions and really anyone in the field of healthcare. Check out here amazing content and beautiful photos here.
Well there you have it friends, 13 Therapeutic Recreation Instagram accounts that are helping to advocate, encourage and share resources with others out there in social media land.
I would love to hear recommendations for any accounts that I have missed!
Please share with the community below some of your fav Instagram accounts 🙂
