Time Saving Resource Sharing:Don’t reinvent the wheel, just realign it.– Anthony J. D’Angelo

I would eventually love to see a world of open-source sharing within the entire profession of TR, but I understand that not everything can be open source, or free. What is open source sharing? The term open source refers to something people can modify and share because its design is publicly accessible. The term originated in the context of software development to designate a specific approach to creating computer programs. I feel this term can be applied to resources and I invite you to practice this philosophy with me.

For now, I am happy with time-saving sharing. Webster defines time-saving as: “intended or serving to expedite something”. The below resources are available to you to use in order to save you time. Please consider submitting your time-saving resources to share with your fellow TR professionals.

‘Our greatest currency is our time and we cannot save it. Spend it wisely and never waste another’s or your own.’ – Kyle Barger

I have made some attempts to categorize the resources into four categories: TR Intervention & Activity Resources, TR Tools, TR Socials & Resource Websites, and TR Promotion. Use the drop-down menu above to navigate between the pages. If you are looking for something specific please use the search feature. Alternatively, you can browse all of the resources on this website in the table below. A side note; when downloading .ZIP files directly from the table below, you may miss additional linked resources that are included in the full descriptions. I encourage you to check out the detailed pages using the links above.


Title
Chronic Pain & TR
0 file(s) download
Intervention & Activity Resources, Wellness March 12, 2023
Resources for Working with Wood
4 file(s) 1612 downloads
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources December 31, 2022
Setting & Creating Boundaries
3 file(s) 892 downloads
Emotional, Intervention & Activity Resources, Wellness December 18, 2022
Stress
7 file(s) 2200 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Self Care, Wellness December 30, 2023
Neurodiversity
0 file(s) download
Intervention & Activity Resources, Tools March 20, 2022
Doodling Resources
3 file(s) 4096 downloads
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources December 3, 2022
Relaxation
18 file(s) 21785 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Relaxation, Wellness January 1, 2023
Creative Writing
9 file(s) 13196 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Writing February 20, 2022
Aquatic Therapy Resources for TR
5 file(s) 12109 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Movement, Physical, Wellness February 20, 2022
Mixed Media Resources
6 file(s) 2542 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources February 18, 2022
Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
5 file(s) 11428 downloads
Self Care, Tools, Wellness February 20, 2022
Music in Care
5 file(s) 2204 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Music January 8, 2023
Charcoal
0 file(s) download
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources March 5, 2022
Neurographic Art
2 file(s) 2447 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Mindfulness, Wellness January 25, 2022
Drawing & Sketching
5 file(s) 8426 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources December 4, 2022
Painting Resources
12 file(s) 9247 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources December 31, 2022
Mindfulness Activities & Resources
5 file(s) 2809 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Mindfulness, Wellness December 4, 2022
DIY Crib
2 file(s) 1187 downloads
Cognitive, Intervention & Activity Resources, Social, Wellness January 2, 2022
Covid Resources
5 file(s) 4768 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Tools February 22, 2022
Basic Program Plans
6 file(s) 4575 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Program Plans, Tools December 11, 2021
Building & Flying Kites
1 file(s) 1316 downloads
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Cognitive, Emotional, Intervention & Activity Resources, Mindfulness, Movement, Physical, Relaxation, Social December 11, 2021
Card & Dice Games
9 file(s) 4069 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Social, Wellness February 5, 2022
Exercise & Fitness Resources
21 file(s) 20524 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Movement, Physical, Self Care, Wellness February 3, 2023
Goal Setting & Habits
10 file(s) 16668 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Wellness January 15, 2022
Knit & Crochet
0 file(s) download
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Cognitive, Intervention & Activity Resources, Physical, Relaxation January 22, 2023
Ice Breakers & Conversation Starters
15 file(s) 29748 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Leisure Education, Social, Wellness January 21, 2023
Brain Games
13 file(s) 9945 downloads
Cognitive, Intervention & Activity Resources, Wellness February 17, 2022
Laughter Yoga
5 file(s) 6677 downloads
Cognitive, Emotional, Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Mindfulness, Movement, Physical, Relaxation, Self Care, Social, Spiritual, Wellness November 21, 2021
Concepts of Self
7 file(s) 2314 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Wellness January 21, 2023
Resources for Healthy Eating
10 file(s) 20520 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Mindfulness, Physical, Self Care, Wellness November 20, 2021
PERMA Journaling
1 file(s) 412 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Self Care, Wellness, Writing November 17, 2021
Bingo
9 file(s) 4767 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Program Plans, Tools January 7, 2023
Assertiveness
15 file(s) 6415 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Tools November 20, 2021
Art Program Plans
14 file(s) 4313 downloads
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Intervention & Activity Resources, Program Plans, Tools December 30, 2023
Motivation
10 file(s) 12141 downloads
Tools, Wellness January 22, 2023
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
0 file(s) download
Intervention & Activity Resources, Tools November 13, 2021
Building Miniature Models
1 file(s) 1458 downloads
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Intervention & Activity Resources November 7, 2021
Memory Care Resources
12 file(s) 13727 downloads
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Intervention & Activity Resources, Tools January 23, 2022
More Colouring!
6 file(s) 4323 downloads
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Intervention & Activity Resources December 18, 2022
Karaoke Resources
2 file(s) 1779 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Music November 3, 2021
Holiday Helpers
34 file(s) 30183 downloads
Cultural, Intervention & Activity Resources January 2, 2023
Critical Thinking Skills
2 file(s) 4667 downloads
Cognitive, Intervention & Activity Resources October 23, 2021
Music and Wellness: A Program Development Guide
1 file(s) 541 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Music, Program Plans, Tools October 2, 2021
Yoga!
11 file(s) 17343 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Movement, Self Care, Wellness January 1, 2023
Gardening & Horticulture
6 file(s) 7634 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Program Plans, Tools June 18, 2023
A Therapeutic Recreation Assistant’s Guide: Program Plans for Older Adults
1 file(s) 949 downloads
Cognitive, Emotional, Intervention & Activity Resources, Movement, Physical, Social, Spiritual October 3, 2021
Assessing Mindfulness
11 file(s) 7313 downloads
Assessments, Mindfulness, Tools October 4, 2021
Appalachian Activities for Dementia
1 file(s) 2042 downloads
Cultural, Intervention & Activity Resources October 4, 2021
Writing to Heal
5 file(s) 6088 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Writing January 16, 2022
Expressive Art Ideas – A Cultivated List
5 file(s) 6883 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Program Plans, Tools December 18, 2022
Gratitude Activities
12 file(s) 11600 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Mindfulness, Self Care, Wellness January 9, 2022
Tree of Life – Expressive Art Activity
10 file(s) 11162 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources August 15, 2021
Colouring, Colouring, Colouring!
25 file(s) 17753 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources October 16, 2021
Poetry & Expression
2 file(s) 1598 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources November 21, 2021
Self Care Workbooks
5 file(s) 8753 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Self Care, Wellness January 16, 2022
Mindfulness Journaling
7 file(s) 5444 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources October 5, 2021
Drum Circle Facilitation
4 file(s) 5571 downloads
Expressive & Creative Arts, Intervention & Activity Resources, Music February 4, 2023
Zentangles & Mindfulness
5 file(s) 3181 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Mindfulness, Wellness December 9, 2021
Working with Clay
2 file(s) 2257 downloads
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Intervention & Activity Resources December 11, 2021
The Mandala
7 file(s) 11153 downloads
Intervention & Activity Resources, Relaxation, Wellness December 3, 2022
Activity Booklet – v5 (ish)
1 file(s) 3724 downloads
Art, Crafts, Cooking & Baking, Intervention & Activity Resources, Mindfulness, Movement, Music, Relaxation, Self Care, Wellness, Writing October 4, 2021

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    It’s okay: It’s okay to use any of the resources found within this website/blog with Clients (post-assessment) or for yourself, crediting the author where possible; abiding by their copyright/permissions.

    It’s NOT okay: It’s not okay to use any of the resources with Clients without assessing their needs and the appropriateness of the tools highlighted on this website/blog. It’s not okay to utilize the resources without showing appreciation (credit) for the time and effort it took the author to create them. It’s not okay to reproduce any of the resources for profit, claiming them to be your own.