Recreational Therapy Workshops and Trainings 

Too often the importance of play and leisure are overlooked. Recreational Therapy (RT) uses recreation and other activity-based interventions to promote psychological and physical health and wellbeing. People learn better and feel better when movement, play, creativity, and connection with others is part of a training experience. Recreational Therapy aims to re-energize people by inviting their participation in meaningful leisure activities and opportunities for community engagement. Recreational Therapy works well across all settings — from youth to older adults and from schools and recovery centers to large corporations.  

Tracey Smith, M.Ed., CTRS 

Wellness W.R.K.S LLC (Wellbeing, Recreation, Knowledge & Spirituality) 

Tracey enjoys designing an atmosphere where participants can feel safe to explore  their own personal challenges, issues of self-care and lifestyle management, while  learning alternative ways of healing. Previous workshops have included Professional  Development Train-the-Trainer workshop, Recreation is My Therapy, Women and  Wellness, The Resilient Spirit, Teen Resiliency & Leadership, Resilient Energy – Workplace  Wellness, and Wellness for Women of Color. 

Tracey has provided consultation and professional staff development for hospitals, nursing homes, community-based, state, and non-profit agencies.