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American Therapeutic Recreation Association

ATRA is the largest national membership organization representing the interests and needs of recreational therapists.

Recreational therapists are healthcare providers who use recreational therapy interventions for improved functioning of individuals with illness or disabling conditions. ATRA, was incorporated in the District of Columbia in 1984 as a non-profit, grassroots organization in response to growing concern about the dramatic changes in the healthcare industry.

01/15/2026

RT MONTH IS 3 WEEKS AWAY! 📣

Recreational Therapy Month 2026 (February 1 - 28) is a little less than three weeks away! ATRA is here to empower you with FREE professional advocacy resources (posters, social media graphics, an infographic and brochure, email script, and much more), a variety of exciting giveaways (including FREE registration to ATRA SoCal), merch that makes a difference, and many opportunities for engagement and professional activism! 🧡

Together we can amplify the message that Recreational Therapists are leaders in social connectedness and the preferred provider for activity-based social and relational interventions aimed at reducing loneliness. It's your time to shine! 🌊

www.atra-online.com/rt-month

01/14/2026

DECEMBER ADVOCACY UPDATE! 📣

Interested in ATRA's advocacy efforts? Stay informed with our monthly Advocacy & Legislative Update, which highlights our most current advocacy efforts, including a summary of key issues addressed, a review of action alerts, advocacy initiatives, and issues we're monitoring closely.⁠

ATRA remained dedicated to advocating for you throughout the holiday season, participating in multiple coalition meetings and endorsing several sign on letters that impact recreational therapists and those we serve.

Read the full December 2025 Advocacy & Legislative Update at the link below. This is ! Be proactive. Be informed. 👏

https://www.atra-online.com/advocacy

01/12/2026

LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/13! 📣

Today we kicked off our Advance Your Practice Summit: Healing Loneliness and Disconnection Through Recreational Therapy! If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to join us for a deep dive into connection, mattering, and belonging. Step into your power as a leader in social connectedness and earn 1.4 CEUs along the way. 🧡

All CEU content is pre-approved by NCTRC. Review the full program, including two interactive live sessions, and register now at the link below. Standard registration rates available through 1/12. 🫶

https://www.atra-online.com/ayp-summit

01/10/2026

RT MONTH '26 MERCH REMINDER! 📣

New styles added! Order by January 10th to ensure delivery before February! Let the world know that RTs are experts in cultivating connection and highlight your unique expertise with merch that makes a difference for your fellow Recreational Therapists! All proceeds help fund the Martha Judge Scholarship for first-time ATRA conference attendees. 🧡

ATRA's Official RT Month Merch:

🧡 Starts meaningful conversations about the power of RT
🩵 Serves as effortless professional advocacy
💙 Showcases your unique expertise to clients, colleagues, and your community
🤍 Supports your fellow RTs by funding conference scholarship opportunities
🌊 Creates Waves of Connection through meaningful messaging

Order your merch at the link below by January 10th for delivery by February 1st! Together we can amplify the message that RTs are the preferred provider for activity-based social and relational interventions aimed at reducing loneliness. 🫶

https://www.bonfire.com/store/atra/

01/09/2026

LONELINESS SUMMIT BEGINS 1/12! 📣

There's still time to register for our Advance Your Practice Summit: Healing Loneliness and Disconnection Through Recreational Therapy, which starts this coming Monday, January 12th, 2026! We hope you'll join us for a deep dive into connection, mattering, and belonging. Step into your power as a leader in social connectedness and earn 1.4 CEUs along the way. 🧡

All CEU content is pre-approved by NCTRC. Review the full program, including two interactive live sessions, and register now at the link below. Standard registration rates available through 1/12. 🫶

https://www.atra-online.com/ayp-summit

01/07/2026

RT Month merch reminder! Order your RT Month 2026 merch by January 10th to ensure delivery before February! 🧡 SHOP HERE: https://www.bonfire.com/store/atra/

01/06/2026

RT MONTH '26 MERCH IS HERE! 📣

Order by January 10th to ensure delivery before February! Let the world know that RTs are experts in cultivating connection and highlight your unique expertise with merch that makes a difference for your fellow Recreational Therapists! All proceeds help fund the Martha Judge Scholarship for first-time ATRA conference attendees. 🧡

ATRA's Official RT Month Merch:

🧡 Starts meaningful conversations about the power of RT
🩵 Serves as effortless professional advocacy
💙 Showcases your unique expertise to clients, colleagues, and your community
🤍 Supports your fellow RTs by funding conference scholarship opportunities
🌊 Creates Waves of Connection through meaningful messaging

Order your merch at the link below by January 10th for delivery by February 1st! Together we can amplify the message that RTs are the preferred provider for activity-based social and relational interventions aimed at reducing loneliness. 🫶

https://www.bonfire.com/store/atra/

01/05/2026

REGISTER BY 1/5 FOR REFUND RAFFLE! 📣

Last call for your chance to win a FULL REFUND! In celebration of our 2026 RT Month Theme announcement, we're refunding Advance Your Practice Loneliness Summit registration for one lucky registrant! Earn 1.4 CEUs for free! Register for the Summit at the link below by Monday, January 5, 2026 for a chance to win a full refund! Step into your power as a leader in social connectedness. 🧡

https://www.atra-online.com/ayp-summit

01/04/2026

NEW ATRA BLOG POST! 📣

Have you had a chance to read the special New Year edition of our Purposeful Fun blog? Take a few moments to refill your cup with this empowering read:

Recent years have significantly altered our perspective on health and wellness. Whereas healthcare, in general, once treated symptoms in isolation, they are now embracing a holistic approach; one that recognizes the interconnection of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. And guess what? Recreational Therapists have been embracing this holistic model as part of their practices for decades.

Read the full blog and share now at the link below. 🧡

https://www.atra-online.com/atra-blog

01/02/2026

AYP SUMMIT REFUND RAFFLE! 📣

In celebration of our 2026 RT Month Theme announcement, we're refunding Advance Your Practice Loneliness Summit registration for one lucky registrant! Earn 1.4 CEUs for free! Register for the Summit by Monday, January 5, 2026 for a chance to win a full refund! Step into your power as a leader in social connectedness. 🧡

https://www.atra-online.com/ayp-summit

01/01/2026

RT MONTH 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

The ATRA Team is excited to share our offerings! This year, we're emphasizing Recreational Therapy’s essential role in promoting social connectedness in our healthcare systems and communities. Recreational Therapists know better than anyone that our services are vital in turning the tide on loneliness—we’re architects of meaningful connection!

Please join ATRA in celebrating Recreational Therapy’s unique expertise in promoting social health during RT Month 2026 (February 1-28)! Together we can amplify the message that Recreational Therapists are leaders in social connectedness and the preferred provider for activity-based social and relational interventions aimed at reducing loneliness.

ATRA is here to empower you during RT Month 2026 with advocacy resources, opportunities, merch that makes a difference, and giveaways! Our RT Month page is fully stocked with resources to jumpstart your RT Month planning at the link below! It's your time to shine! 🧡

https://www.atra-online.com/rt-month

12/31/2025

ATRA wishes you a joyful, abundant, and fulfilling New Year! Thank you for shining your light in all the places that it's needed. 🧡

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