Cultivate the Moments: Recent Episodes

Adrianna

Hello! I'm Adrianna, a Recreation Therapist and a leisure lover alike!

What is my mission? I believe there's a gap in our leisure knowledge and understanding. In recreation therapy, we learn about providing recreation and leisure to clients with an impairment or limitation. But I believe that recreational therapy concepts can benefit everyone, as we recognize that recreation and leisure increase our quality of life.

I want to share how I personally apply the knowledge I've acquired in my own life, while also sharing tips, tricks, and resources to help empower you!

Follow along as I teach you how to cultivate your moments!

Website: https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/

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Episode 21! In this episode, I (Adrianna) share about the re-launch of the podcast, update you on the past two years, and share what my vision is for the re-imagined version of this podcast! Please tune in to learn more and follow along.

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Episode 20!! In this episode, I (Adrianna) share about box breathing, mindfulness, including a short mindfulness practice, wellness tanks, and offer many opportunities for reflection. Please tune in to learn more and follow along with the free PDF booklet below!

Free Wellness Tank PDF Booklet:

  • https://c906d0f3-2d87-4329-bbe1-495224827123.filesusr.com/ugd/fac9b8_6fae840d96ca4f928d9dda806a01ee13.pdf

Previous Podcast Referenced:

  • https://open.spotify.com/episode/31PpPseqizua1gFWhQlphE?si=yFSYV4vcThqd8P1CKZOy8g&dl_branch=1

Book Recommendation:

  • The Little Book of Mindfulness:
    • https://www.amazon.ca/Little-Book-Mindfulness-minutes-stress/dp/B072N63W8X

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Content warning: suicide is briefly mentioned in this episode, if this is a stressor/you don't want to hear this please tune in next week or skip over these points.In this episode guest, Danny from Rec Therapy Today joined me to share his passion for continued education, psychology, and Recreation Therapy!

Recommendations from Danny:

  • https://www.rectherapytoday.com/
  • ATRA (USA): https://www.atra-online.com/
  • ATRA (Alberta) - and other provinces/states TR associations: https://www.alberta-tr.ca/
  • CTRA (Canada): https://canadian-tr.org/
  • Research:
    • Humanistic psychology, social psychology, positive psychology, growth mindset.

Other Recommendations:

  • Research: behavioral activation

Connect with Danny:

  • Website: https://www.rectherapytoday.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rectherapytoday/
  • FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/RecTherapyToday

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In this episode of Cultivate the Moments, I am joined by Allegra from Kindred Roots Counselling who shares her wisdom from personal and professional lived experience as a Social Worker. We shared various topics relating to our wellness, self-care, provided question prompts to reflect on and had a conversation on the cross-over between recreation therapy and social work. Be sure to tune in to learn as I did from this conversation!

Reflection Prompts:
1. How do you prioritize your time?
2. What activities are you doing now and what are the impacts they have (positive, negative, draining, fulfilling)?
3. What is your internal dialog when writing down a task/activity?
4. When you go to bed at night what things in the day were you super happy about versus what parts are you trying to put to rest?

Recommendations from Allegra:

  1. Brene Brown - (we love Brene Brown!) https://brenebrown.com/
  2. Be honest with yourself
  3. It is okay to be selfish
  4. It's okay for something to need to change and you don't need to feel guilty

Connect With Allegra!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindredrootscounselling/
Website: https://www.kindredroots.ca/

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In this discussion, Crystal shared her passion for honouring individuals' dignity, autonomy, and especially identity with us. This conversation highlighted these terms and reminds us to give ourselves and caregivers grave, space, and support. Tune in to listen to the conversation!

Crystals Recommendations:

  • Caregiver peer support groups on Facebook
  • Local organizations (caregiver, peer support, Alzheimer's society, and many more!)
  • Facebook and Instagram pages for advocacy, caregivers, recreation therapists, gerontologists, dementia advocacy, etc.
    • @the.holistic.rec.therapist
    • @thedementiaguru
    • @dementiadarling
  • Reaching out to communities and asking for support
  • Asking the question, "how can I help you?" Or "how can I support you?" - Crystal
  • Mental health first-aid certification
  • Canadian Mental Health Association (website, courses, resources, crisis lines)
  • Google (journal articles, research articles, government sites, topic-specific organizations)

Recommendation from the Conversation:

  • Caregiver-centered care course
  • Teepa Snow
  • WRAP program (local programs, app, online courses, websites)

Connect with Crystal! @recmyheartout_ **on Instagram

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In this podcast Kate and I (Adrianna) share about living well, aging well, and dying well and how recreation/recreation therapists can play a vital role in this and volunteering with older adults and how it can be mutually beneficial.

Ways to Volunteer with Older Adults in your Community:

  1. Connect with your Alziemers Society
  2. Connect with a local supportive/long-term care home
  3. Connect with local community organizations aimed at older adults!

To learn about volunteer management by Kate click this

Check out Kate @ What the Rec! Connect with her and learn from her content!
Website
Instagram
Email: whattherecoffical@gmail.com

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Thank you all for tuning in, in this podcast I share about what recreation therapy is, some core concepts many of us can benefit from, and how we can utilize recreation and leisure to prevent burnout/compassion fatigue!

Presentation Handout: https://c906d0f3-2d87-4329-bbe1-49522...
Wellness Wheel Handout:
https://c906d0f3-2d87-4329-bbe1-49522...
Social Model vs Medical Model:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPEuY...
RT Wise Owls (Evidence-Based Practice):
https://sites.temple.edu/rtwiseowls/e...
Empathy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwg...
Inclusive Language: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/...
Words Matter PDF: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/car...
Professional Quality of Life:
https://proqol.org/

Connect with Me!
Website
Instagram
Email: cultivatethemoments@gmail.com

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In this conversation, Lynn and I discuss inclusion and inclusive recreation and what that entails. Lynn is the Director of the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center, a Professor in the field of Therapeutic Recreation, and an author of many articles and books in the field.

This conversation brings a recreation therapy lens to inclusion and provides us with answers on how to make our programs and facilities more inclusive! It was a delight to talk to Lynn and I can't wait for everyone to tune in to this conversation!

Social Model vs Medical Model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPEuYrtuxEk&ab_channel=MollyBurke

Connect With Lynn:
lynn.anderson@cortland.edu
https://inclusiverec.org/

Lynn's Recommendations:
Inclusion U Course: https://inclusiverec.org/inclusion-u-online
Inclusive Recreation Resource Center: https://inclusiverec.org/resources
Therapeutic Recreation a Strengths-Approach 2nd ed.: https://www.sagamorepub.com/products/Therapeutic-Recreation-A-Strengths-Approach-2nd

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During this discussion, Lynn (CTRS, CPRP, director of Inclusive Recreation Resource Center) and I talked about a strengths approach, the core concepts of this in recreation therapy, how others can utilize this approach, and how to advocate for this approach in a medical-based facility.

Continue your Learning on Topics Discussed:
Strengths-Based Approach (8-minute video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALni0nEmGM&t=82s
Broaden and Build Theory: https://www.verywellmind.com/broaden-and-build-theory-4845903
Tips to Shift into an Upward Spiral: https://positivepsychology.com/6-positive-emotion-exercises/

Lynn's Recommendations:
Therapeutic Recreation: A Strengths Approach (2 ed.): https://www.sagamorepub.com/products/Therapeutic-Recreation-A-Strengths-Approach-2nd
The Greater Good (Berkeley): https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

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In this episode, Rosalyn shares her story on becoming a caregiver, how she has advocated for caregiving over the past 15+ years, and how important it is to support the caregiver as well. Rosalyn has been an advocate for her husband and has also begun advocating for the role of the caregiver. She shares useful tips for those in the caregiver role, a professional supporting the spouse/family member, and how important it is to provide care and support for the caregiver.

It was a pleasure talking to Rosalyn and I hope everyone can check out this podcast and learn through her insightful metaphors in which she explains various experiences in life.

Connect with Rosalyn:
Email: rosalynfast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/rosalynfast

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In this episode, we open the topic on creativity and the conversation leads to creative thinking, leadership, and thinking outside of the box!

Listen to this and be inspired by the creativity of this conversation and Jess's bright and bubbly personality that shown through!

Creativity Research: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320947#Improved-mental-health

Jess' Recommendation:

Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/

Connect With Jess!
Website: https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjonesrectherapy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessjonesrecreationtherapy
Activation Kits: https://www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.com/activationkits

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In this discussion, Hailey and I (Adrianna) talk about Recreation Therapy Assistance's (RTA's) vital role, valuable skills, insight, the importance of Caregiver care, and so much more!

Tune in for this inspiring and insightful conversation about the importance of RTA and assistance in general! Hear Hailey's wisdom on finding a meaningful leisure lifestyle!

Hailey's Recommendation:
Live Through Rec https://livethroughrec.com
Wellness with April H https://wellness-with-aprilh.square.site/
Care Giver Care https://www.caregivercare.ca/

Connect with Hailey!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haileys.holistichealth.hobbies/

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I am excited to share this vital and in-depth conversation with everyone!

Jenna Johnstone completed her Masters's in Recreation Studies at Brock University. Jenna focused her thesis on the professional quality of life, sharing her story, insight, and the changes and similarities showing up in her upcoming research on COVID's impacts on the professional quality of life and Recreation Therapy.

This year we have had to face many adversities and adaptations and when I read her thesis and had this discussion the content was so applicable and validating to my experiences I faced.

Jenna's Thesis: https://dr.library.brocku.ca/bitstream/handle/10464/12987/Brock_-Johnstone_Jenna_2017%20%281%29.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Connect with Jenna:
Email: jenna.johnstone90@gmail.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jenna.l.johnstone/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenna.johnstone.100

Professional Quality of Life: https://proqol.org/

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In this conversation, Laura & I discussed dignity for our clients, loved ones, and community and how this is a vital part of recreation therapy.

During this discussion, we talked about dignity, person-centered care, personhood, and more! See the links below to continue your learning on these topics:

Dignity: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dignity/201108/why-dignity-matters
Person-Centered Care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ-aDUYqJsY&t=13s
Personhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxM9BZeRrUI&t=217s&ab_channel=CrashCourseCrashCourse

Laura's Recommended Book:
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6609765-out-of-my-mind

Connect with Laura:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recwithlaura/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwW8DnxVgTOdiZcBqbXg3Xg

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"Vulnerability is power," -My sister-in-law explained as I shared how raw, real, and vulnerable this podcast is. (We can both thank Brene Brown for that)

Note: while opening up I do share about my anxiety, depression, feelings of guilt, imposters syndrome, and self-doubt. If these topics are triggers to you please skip this episode and tune in next week. Additionally, if you are struggling and need help please see the resources below.

This podcast provides an update on the past year and the experiences I have encountered. I open up about the struggles I have had over the past year and the many lessons I learned and had to re-learn. Lastly, I end by sharing what the future holds for the podcast and the next couple of months.

Mental Health Resources:
Canadian Government Resource: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html
Mental Health Commission of Canada: https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/-English/news-article/13950/mental-health-commission-canada-launches-free-online-crisis-training-essential
Global Resources: https://checkpointorg.com/global/

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In this video, I strongly encourage everyone to educate themselves and review the resources I link about 'Black Lives Matter'. Please comment and share other resources. I share a poem I wrote for my hopes for our future world.

Websites:

Equal Justice Initiative: https://eji.org/

The Good Fight: https://goodfightcanada.com/

Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/

Justice for George: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_22414602_en-US%3Av4&recruiter=858144160&recruited_by_id=7af0d200-14e1-11e8-aab5-63f31f7ec38a&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uAAoFVgEAAAAAXs%2F8OPWS3VtiZjU1ZTRjNA%3D%3D

Podcast Recommendations:

Brene Brown: How to Be an Anti-Racist: https://open.spotify.com/episode/101adQusstyZ2SvzP1DKok?si=ejmN5I92SHyF-AQJBP2h_w

The New York Times 1619: https://open.spotify.com/show/7j5MhJCMBvOjF1Asi9LPLX?si=CaYvUY3BRM-7sHUdu-_G2A

Videos:

Jada Jones’ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKGkXoF60Ik

Intersectionality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6dnj2IyYjE

Cultivate the Moments:I believe in equality, inclusion, diversity, and I will not stand for discrimination, racism, or inequality of any sorts on my platforms.
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In this episode, we have guest speaker, Meagan Young, creator of the 'Grow Through Flow' blog and now a YouTuber! We talk all things flow, flow state & flow theory from a Recreational Therapist's perspective! Learn more about her story of how she 'Grows Through Flow', activities that can put you in a flow state!

Mentioned in this Episode:
Holistic Wellness Series: https://growthroughflow.com/category/wellness/
Mindset book: https://www.amazon.ca/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
Meagan’s Course: (Stay Tuned!): https://growthroughflow.thinkific.com/pages/coming_soon
Meagan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhdeYe8mnrOyqxlR2YsnUw
Flow Resource: https://positivepsychology.com/theory-psychology-flow/
Free Recreation Guide: Emotional: https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/post/free-home-recreation-guide-emotional

Recommendations:
Mindset Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
You are a badass book:
https://www.amazon.ca/You-Are-Badass%C2%AE-Doubting-Greatness/dp/0762447699
Oprah's Super Soul Conversations: http://www.oprah.com/own-super-soul-sunday/introducing-oprahs-supersoul-conversations-podcast-video_1

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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
You are a Badass (Deluxe Edition): How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

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In this episode, I talk about 'Forest Bathing,' sharing what it is, the benefits of it (both personally and research-based), how to practice forest bathing (indoors & outdoors), and take you through a guided meditation.

Guided Meditation: **6:31 - 12:26

Mentioned In This Podcast:

Meditation Information: https://www.mindful.org/how-to-meditate/ My Weekly Recommendation:

Forest Bathing-HOW TREES CAN HELP YOU FIND HEALTH AND HAPPINESS: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/579709/forest-bathing-by-dr-qing-li/ Learn More:**Forest Bathing Blog: https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/post/self-care-sunday-forest-bathing-at-home-outdoors
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I will share the difference between recreation & leisure and how to find meaningful activities for both! Tune in to learn more about these topics and create a more meaningful recreation and leisure lifestyle.

As Mentioned In This Podcast:

Human Kinetics: https://us.humankinetics.com/blogs/excerpt/definitions-of-leisure-play-and-recreation

6 Domains of Wellness (Including Occupational): https://www.nationalwellness.org/page/Six_Dimensions
Free Recreation Guide/Domains of Wellness: https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/recreation
New Hobbies Blog: https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/post/self-care-sunday-new-hobbies-the-importance-of-beginners

My Weekly Recommendation:

Let's Meditate App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meditation.elevenminute&hl=en_US

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In this video, I share what recreation therapy is, the difference between Recreation Therapy assistants and Recreation Therapists, philosophies/concepts in Recreation Therapy, and how I apply the concepts to my life!

As mentioned in the video:

Blog: https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/blog
Free Home Recreation Guide (domains of wellness): https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/recreation
Spiritual Blog: https://www.cultivatethemoments.ca/post/free-home-recreation-guide-spiritual

My Weekly Recommendation:

Youper: https://www.youper.ai/

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Introducing Cultivate the Moments, a new podcast sharing my perspective on recreation, leisure, and wellness! I dive into what is to come and share my foundational pillars of inclusion, diversity, respect, accessibility, and how I will make this a safe space.

Book Recommendation:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1454932538?pf_rd_r=ZRQQ7VEHZ230YHREC479&pf_rd_p=05326fd5-c43e-4948-99b1-a65b129fdd73 Book Outlet: https://bookoutlet.ca/

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Ikigai: Discover Your Reason for Being (Japanese Wellness)