2019 Annual Conference

September 14–17, 2019

Peppermill Resort Spa and Casino, Reno, NV

CARF International and Recreation Therapy Services

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Session Description (for use in the program and for marketing purposes)

This session will provide an overview of the CARF International standards of practice and the role recreation therapy plays to assure attainment of these standards. A hands-on exploration of the 2019 standards in behavioral health, medical rehabilitation, aging services, and child and youth services will be provided. Strategies to advocate for recreation therapy with administration and CARF surveyors will also be highlighted.

Primary Contact

Mary Lou Schilling, Ph.D., CTRS, Central Michigan University

Co-Presenters

Jacki Williford, CTRS/R, Seattle Children's Hospital

LeAnn Wheeler, CTRS, MA, Central Michigan University

Panelists

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