Why did you choose a career as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist?
There are many reasons one might choose to enter the field of recreation therapy, otherwise known as therapeutic recreation. The interviewer will ask this question to gain better insight into your personality and what motivates you. Some examples of why you have chosen this career might include a mentor or guidance counselor encouraging you to enter this field, having a family member or friend in the field, having a loved one who has benefitted from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or a desire to give back to others. Briefly share your reason for choosing this career.
"I chose a career as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist after visiting my mother in a psychiatric hospital when I was 16 years old. My mother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and was admitted to a hospital for therapy. The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist helped my mother so much in her recovery, and I decided I wanted to enter this field and help others in the same way."
