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State of the Activity Profession 2022
Click HERE to view this webinar on-demand . . . To read more…. The content of this page is limited to NAAP Members only as one of the many benefits of NAAP Membership. If you wish to become a member and get all these benefits… Join NAAP now. If you’re already a member, log in […]
CogworxABC,LLC
CogworxABC.com provides activity professionals 52 purposeful and innovative one hour cognitive and balance enhancing classes designed for use within a group format. We currently offer these fun, engaging sessions in a choice of two turn-key options, Cognition & Focus and Balance & Cognition. Membership content reduces the time required by activity professionals to prepare ongoing […]
When an Activity Professional Doesn’t feel like Celebrating . . .
It takes a lot of energy to be an Activity Professional. You need the ability to focus on others, to give an unending stream of positivity, encouragement, support, and care. This can be challenging in the best of times, so what does it feel like in the worst of times? I would not trade where […]
Don’t put the Cart before the Horse/Groups before Interests
Recently I realized maybe we are putting the cart before the horse, so to speak. Here’s why. What I’ve seen is that when we focus on interests, groups happen naturally without jumping to the group first. For instance, say someone who lives in the community where you work loves … horses…. No pun intended, just […]
Let Go of the Rope – Catherine Braxton Improv4caregivers, NAAP Contributor
If you have ever used a tow rope on a bunny hill while skiing then you are very familiar with the fine line of being jolted and tugged once you grab on and the moment when the rope is moving faster than you can manage at the time, sliding between your gloved hands causing a […]
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