Celebrating Recreational Therapy at Lifespace

Recreational Therapy, also known as therapeutic recreation, focuses on improving a person’s physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual health to help them live a fuller life. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) are the professionals who design and implement these therapeutic programs that benefit so many people. For National Therapeutic Recreation Week, we’re spotlighting one of our Lifestyle team members who has this certification, Jessica Lazzara Cashman, Director, Lifestyle, of Oak Trace Senior Living.

As a CTRS, Jessica’s work helps reduce depression, stress, and anxiety through programming that increases confidence and brings joy and meaningful experiences to the residents she serves. She enjoys leading her team to implement programs, events, and outings for Oak Trace’s residents that touch on all the dimensions of wellness.

Thank you to Jessica and all our incredible CTRS team members for creating experiences that enable our residents to thrive! Happy National Therapeutic Recreation Week!