Tentative Schedule for the 2022 ATRA Annual Conference (subject to change)
Working to the TOP of your Scope in Recreational Therapy through EBP and Professionalism
Session Description/Research Abstract
CTRS do important work in every setting we work in but at times we fall short when helping others to understand our contributions. In this session will discuss and explore how we ensure that we as CTRS are working to their top of our scope through the use of EBP, assertive communication, networking, self-promotion, processing, psycho-social education, and outcome driven practices to ensure we are demonstrating our professionalism to our patients, co-workers, and the administration. In addition, we will discuss how to take the next steps to position yourself to move up the career ladder and to position yourself for success.
Primary Presenter
Ms. Holly A Eichner, University of Toledo - Toledo, OH
Credentials
PhD, CTRS-BH
Biographical Information
Holly Eichner has been a CTRS-BH (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) for 20+ years. She earned her doctoral degree in Educational Psychology, master’s in Recreation and Leisure Studies, and baccalaureate degree in Therapeutic Recreation with a minor in psychology. She is currently a Lecturer at the University of Toledo in the Recreation Therapy program. She continues to practice as a CTRS-BH on an inpatient psychiatric unit. Holly has served as a co-chair for the ATRA (American Therapeutic Recreation Association) Behavioral Health Section and was a member of the ATRA Research Committee. She currently is the treasurer for ORTA (Ohio Recreational Therapy Association). Her professional experience has included work with consumers throughout the life span receiving services in mental health, substance abuse, vocational rehabilitative, physical rehabilitation, Veteran services, and palliative/hospice care. Holly has presented at several professional conferences in the areas of Recreational Therapy and Psychiatric Rehabilitation on the topics of mindfulness, Bibliotherapy, recovery, patient education and the use of evidence-based practice. In addition to being a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, she also is a Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor, Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Instructor, Certified Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor, an adapted Cardio Drumming instructor, and a Toledo metro parks volunteer. In her free time Holly enjoys camping with her daughter Edna or spending time exploring new parks with her partner Mitch.
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