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.
I Tie Flies in My Sleep: A Personal Account of How Recreational Therapy Saved a Veteran’s Life that Was Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Session Description
This will be an interactive lecture with time for question and answers where the speaker details his experience as a combat medic who returned from a year in Iraq (2004 to 2005). The speaker will discuss his subsequent diagnosis with PTSD and how his symptoms manifested in real life as well as the effect they had on his family. Through his experiences, the speaker was introduced to a fly-fishing program as a recreational therapy intervention. This started him on a path toward healing and eventually lead to his decision to pursue a career in recreational therapy.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify at least 2 significant elements of RT in regards to treating veterans with PTSD
2. Identify at least 2 philosophical foundations for building an RT program to offer individuals with PTSD
3. Identify at least 3 specific recreational therapy interventions to implement for individuals with PTSD
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Community
Military/Veterans
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
Warren D. Price, M.S., Northwest Nazarene University and D6 Treatment
Credentials
MS