2023 ATRA Annual Conference Program (Tentative)
St. Louis, MO - Hilton Frontenac St. Louis
On-SIte Program for the 2023 ATRA Annual Conference September 9 - 12, 2023
*Sessions subject to change.
* ALL CEUs have been approved by NCTRC.
*Check pdf for NCTRC Specialty Certification approved courses.
Focus on Faith: Creative Ways Recreation Therapists can Address Spiritual Needs
Session Description
Participants will learn how an individuals faith and spirituality, which are often overlooked in healthcare, play an important role in the life of people experiencing major health related challenges and other disabilities. We will discuss the many benefits of spirituality on managing these stressors and how to import them into treatment planning. This session will introduce how engagement in a variety of personalized faith-based activities are necessary in developing a healthy, well rounded leisure lifestyle. Time will be set aside to brainstorm ideas for various populations and program settings as well as generating a list of resources for the RT. This session will also discuss creative ways RTs can educate faith communities on meeting the spiritual needs of clients both locally and globally.
Learning Outcomes
1. Define faith, religion and spirituality and identify 3 benefits of faith based activity
2. Identify 3 faith-based organizations/denominations providing resources and meeting the needs of people with disabilities
3. Identify 3 creative ways a RT can help educate faith communities locally and/or globally in meeting the needs of the patient or client
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Child and Adolescent
Community
Higher Education
Military/Veterans
Older Adults
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Research
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
Delinda Carr, MS, CTRS, HonorHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
Credentials
MS, CTRS