Rec Therapy
____________, is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.
Recreational Therapy
Who is Abby's #1 celebrity crush?
PEDRO PASCAL
Bonus points if you added Pete Davidson
Where did Abby grow up?
Westboro, Massachussetts!
How did Abby meet her husband?
Bonus points... does she remember this night?
What's Abby's birthday?
July 23rd, 1990
What does CTRS stand for?
Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist
What is Abby's (relatively) newest hobby?
Pottery!
What year did Abby start working at NYP?
2018
What is Abby's LEAST favorite bar in Newport (and she will be mad if you go!)
Gaslamp
Two!
What does NCTRC stand for?
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Chinese food!
What were some of Abby's jobs prior to being a rec therapist?
Project Manager for a Construction Company, marketing for a lacrosse company, Ben and Jerry's best ice cream scooper
If Abby could have any job in the world (besides being a rec therapist), what would she be?
Detective
How many nephews/nieces does Abby have?
3 nephews and a neice!
Where can recreational therapists work?
ANYWHERE!!
Hospitals, School systems, Mental health facilities, Substance abuse programs, Local parks and recreational departments, Adult day care centers, Nursing homes, Hospice care centers, Adaptive Sports programs
What is Abby's Cappuccino Thursday order?
Small 👏🏼 hot 👏🏼 dirty chai latte with oat milk
Where did Abby live prior to Park Slope in NYC?
Upper East Side
Bonus points for cross streets!
How many wigs does Abby own?
More than any sane person should!
What is the date Abby got married?
September 6th, 2024
How many registered recreational therapists are there in the US as of Jan 2023?
Bonus point...but which one is the BEST?
19,278
and of course Abby, no questions asked.
One. Day.
What was the first thing Abby could taste after losing her senses from COVID?
How many cannons did Abby fire at her wedding?
Too many