This page lists book publishers and journal publishers that produce professional resources in Recreational Therapy / Therapeutic Recreation (RT/TR). These organizations provide textbooks, activity guides, research journals, and continuing education materials that support the field.
Book Publishers
Sagamore-Venture Publishing
- Specializes in recreation, parks, leisure, and therapeutic recreation resources.
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Venture Publishing (now part of Sagamore-Venture)
- Historic publisher of therapeutic recreation texts and professional manuals.
Cengage Learning
- Publishes textbooks on recreation, leisure, and therapeutic recreation.
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Human Kinetics
- Publishes books on recreation, physical activity, and therapeutic applications.
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Charles C Thomas Publisher
- Academic publisher including texts on therapeutic recreation and related fields.
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Journal Publishers
Therapeutic Recreation Journal (TRJ)
- Official journal of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
- Published by Sagamore-Venture.
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Journal of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO Journal)
- Professional journal of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario.
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World Leisure Journal
- Covers global perspectives in leisure and recreation, including therapeutic recreation.
- Published by Routledge / Taylor & Francis.
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Annual in Therapeutic Recreation
- Scholarly annual volume focusing on RT/TR research and practice.
- Often available through academic publishers and university libraries.
Note
This list highlights major publishers in recreational therapy. Additional journals and texts may also appear through broader publishers in health sciences, psychology, and rehabilitation.