2022 ATRA Annual Conference IN-PERSON Intensives and Workshops Proposal
September 10–13, 2022
Birmingham, AL - Educational Sessions: Birmingham Sheraton, Sleeping Rooms: Birmingham Westin
Tentative Schedule for the 2022 ATRA Annual Conference (subject to change)
Let's Write about It: Journaling as a Recreational Therapy Intervention
Session Description/Research Abstract
Journaling is an activity that is low cost, can be done anywhere by anyone at anytime. This session will specifically talk about journaling activities for mental health, older adults, students in higher education, and for anyone in daily life. The benefits and outcomes will be discussed, techniques and journaling ideas will be presented, and participants will learn to make "safe" journals for mental health settings.
Primary Presenter
Sarah K. Bradley, Grand Valley State University
Credentials
MS, CTRS
Biographical Information
Sarah is the Placement Coordinator and Instructor in the Recreational Therapy program at GVSU in Grand Rapids, MI. Sarah has experience in mental health, substance use, and youth at risk. Sarah has always valued the ability to use her art and creativity in developing new interventions for clients in behavioral health settings and has seen the benefit of using a journaling project with her students in the RT program at GVSU.
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Co-Presenter/Panelists
Dawn DeVries, Grand Valley State University
Credentials
DHA, CTRS, DFRT
Biographical Information
Dawn is an Associate Professor and the Program Director for the Recreational Therapy program at GVSU in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. DeVries has extensive experience with older adults.