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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. 

Therapeutic Recreation in the Behavioral Health Continuum of Care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

domingo, el 10 de septiembre de 2023 a las 15:30–17:30 CDT
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Session Description

This presentation will review the depth and breadth of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) services in pediatric behavioral health offered at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH), consistently one of the nation’s top pediatric health systems of care and research in the United States. Approaches to program design and development will be discussed. Additionally, strategies for advocacy, creating strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teaming will be reviewed. Lastly, participants will learn about TR services and programming within behavioral health and how TR has continued to integrate evidence-based practice to support best outcomes for patients and caregivers in the NCH continuum of care.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify 2 current trends in pediatric behavioral health.
2. Describe the role of Therapeutic Recreation in pediatric behavioral health.
3. Identify at least 5 evidence-based skills commonly targeted through the TR scope.
4. Identify at least 2 strategies for design and implementation, teaming with key stakeholders, and/or staff development that further professional goals related to increasing access to TR services for individuals with behavioral health needs.

Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Behavioral Health
Child and Adolescent
Higher Education
Management
Target Audience
Students
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals

Primary Presenter

Jamie Sympson, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Credentials

CTRS-BH

Co-Presenter/panelists

Mrs. Valerie Lazzara Mould, M.A, CTRS, Nationwide Children's Hospital
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