Early-career experiences of TR practitioners in Australia, the United States, and Canada

Gulamhusein, Shemine; Alford, Stewart; Hooker, Taylor

Early-career experiences of TR practitioners in Australia, the United States, and Canada

Author

Gulamhusein, Shemine

Alford, Stewart

Hooker, Taylor

Date

2021

Keywords

work experiences, recreational therapy, allied health personnel

Abstract (summary)

The objective of this article is to draw attention to the negotiations and navigations of early-career practitioners within the discipline of therapeutic recreation (TR). Three of us, from Australia, Canada, and the United States, who are actively engaged in practice and scholarship, come together to discuss the challenges we each face to highlight the importance of local and global collaborations, and to critically account for the complexities of entering the TR field. Ultimately, this article aims to explore why a practitioner would commit to the profession of TR, and obtain and maintain a TR certification.

Publication Information

Gulamhusein, S., Alford, S. & Hooker, T. (2021). Early-career experiences of TR practitioners in Australia, the United States, and Canada. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, (19)3, 7-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2020.0216