2022 ATRA Annual Conference VIRTUAL Conference
September 14–October 14, 2022
Online
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Leading Programs that Increase Self-efficacy and Self-confidence Through the Use of Social Media
Session Description/Research Abstract
Among Individuals with serious mental illnesses social media can be used as a way to increase civic engagement (Brusilovskiy, Townley, Snethen, & Salzer, 2016). When social media is used as a tool there are so many possibilities including self expression, finding local activities, social groups, and local organizations. For those who may be struggling to get out and try new things, social media is a great way to start expressing themselves and exploring their options.
This session will help RTs to learn how to use social media as the modality for a self-expression themed program. They will leave with an outline of a session that uses Instagram to achieve client goals.
Learning Outcomes
1. Distinguish the different platforms of social media and their possible uses within Therapeutic Recreation Programs
2. Identify the benefits of social media as an intervention.
3. Develop an outline for a self-expression themed session using Instagram
4. Employ strategies involving Instagram to capture a photo, caption and post to the platform.
Population/Setting:
Child and Adolescent
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Schools
All
CEUs:
0.2
Primary Presenter
Bethany Dueck, Homebody State Of Mind
Credentials
CTRS
Biographical Information
Bethany (Beth) is a CTRS living in British Columbia, Canada. She graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation from Douglas College. Throughout her education her passion for the field grew and she knew she would work hard to educate and advocate for RT throughout her professional career. She has done just that!
Since graduating she has been especially interested in the power and influence of social media. Her position as the Director of Communications on BCTRA kickstarted her growth and attention in the social media industry,
Over the past 2 years she has used her creativity and passion to branch out into graphic design and digital marketing. Helping others bring their visions to life is what keeps her motivated every day!
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Co-Presenter/Panelists
Susan Purrington, Welcomed Here, LLC./ Northern Arizona University
Credentials
PhD, CTRS
Email Address
Biographical Information
Susan Purrington, PhD, CTRS is the Owner and Executive Director of Welcomed Here, LLC - a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the inclusive customer experience. She is also an Assistant Professor of Practice of Parks and Recreation Management at Northern Arizona University. Susan has been helping recreation professionals use social media as a means to engage with a broader audience through campaign design for the past seven years. She has a passion for advocating for the profession and the populations served through Recreational Therapy.
Susan has previously taught in therapeutic recreation and parks and recreation management at Douglas College in British Columbia, Canada, SUNY Cortland in Cortland, NY, Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, and California State University, Chico in Chico, CA. Further, she has been providing leisure counseling to individuals from all backgrounds and abilities for the past 14 years.