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2019 Annual Conference

September 14–17, 2019

Peppermill Resort Spa and Casino, Reno, NV

Social3: Deeper understanding of social skills, social affiliation, social empowerment and beyond

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT
Session Description (for use in the program and for marketing purposes)

Social skills training is often under the purview of recreational therapists.  The use of techniques such as modeling, training and role-playing help individuals with disabilities learn to navigate the verbal and non-verbal social skills needed to interact in an increasingly social world.  The goal of a social skills intervention is to “…increase interactional and communication skills, promote positive peer experiences and enhance self-esteem” (Osonoff and Miller, 1995). Yet is social skill training enough? Does it truly prepare individuals for experiences with peers, supervisors, and co-workers?   Social affiliation, social empowerment (and other related concepts regarding social roles, relationships, and support) are also key concepts in preparing individuals to interact within their communities on a more meaningful level. This session will seek to define these social variables, introduce assessments that can measure them, and potential interventions a recreational therapist may consider when trying to meet varied social goals. 

 

Primary Contact

Susan M Wilson, Ph.D., CTRS, SUNY Cortland

Co-Presenters

Jennifer L Hinton, , Western Carolina University

Panelists

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