Alumni of UNCG’s Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation have found their way in a variety of careers that enhance communities, from working in non-profits to planning events, teaching, or improving a person’s quality of life.
I used ‘Wheel’ to teach (my daughter) letter recognition and colors. I would hear myself solving puzzles and saying aloud, ‘I could do this. I should go on the show.’ I wanted my daughter to see me not just talk, but take action, so we recorded an audition video. Human… Continue reading…
The scope of my doctoral research examines family and social relationships and their influence on the prevalence and severity of depressive symptoms among elderly individuals living in community settings in Brazil.
The staff at the School of Health and Human Sciences was so helpful, and I’ve never looked back.
We hope we can model that peer mentor relationship. As someone who aged out of foster care, I hope that I can show (others) what that looks like as (they’re) undertaking their educational journey.
Infancy is a very important life stage. It’s a highly developmental phase, and it’s phase of immense opportunities. At the same time, any vulnerabilities during this phase can have a lifelong impact. Dr. Jigna Dharod, Department of Nutrition professor
Being in Africa prepared me for something more, some way to make a difference in the world.
North Carolina ranks among the top five states with the highest veteran population in the United States. An estimated 200,000 service members transition out of military service each year, and many choose to pursue higher education.
While in school, we were taught many skills related to communication, empathy, and supporting and listening to others. One skill I used a lot while supporting this school was being an active listener; sometimes, you don’t even have to say anything. They may only need someone to listen to them and their story, and others need you to be empathetic and support them through it.
We often think about physical accessibility, for example, playgrounds having ramps or mulch that won’t get stuck in a wheelchair wheel. But a lot of people don’t think about those public spaces having accessible communication.
