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Experiences of mid-career therapists in mental health: Exploring leisure and professional identity through autoethnographic dialogue

Stewart Tobin Alford et al.

American Journal of Recreation Therapy2025https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.0311article
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Objective: To explore professional perspectives on the role of leisure in mental health recovery, as understood by a mental health nurse, an occupational therapist, and a recreational therapist. Methods: An autoethnographic dialogue was conducted using four guiding questions to prompt reflection on the therapeutic use of leisure, professional roles, and interprofessional boundaries. Results: The dialogue revealed overlapping values and distinct disciplinary frameworks. While all professions recognized the value of leisure in promoting recovery, challenges emerged around role clarity, hierarchy, and the integration of leisure into practice. Conclusion: Leisure is a shared, yet underutilized, therapeutic medium in mental health settings. Enhancing collaboration across disciplines and addressing systemic barriers could support broader, more effective use of leisure in recovery-oriented care.

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@article{stewart2025,
  title        = {{Experiences of mid-career therapists in mental health: Exploring leisure and professional identity through autoethnographic dialogue}},
  author       = {Stewart Tobin Alford et al.},
  journal      = {American Journal of Recreation Therapy},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.0311},
}

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F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
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