On-SIte Program for the 2023 ATRA Annual Conference September 9 - 12, 2023
*Sessions subject to change.
* ALL CEUs have been approved by NCTRC.
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Building Bridges in the Community: Recreational Therapists Foster Connection for Change
Session Description
The pandemic ushered in a new focus for our nation’s health, bringing to light long-standing health inequities, the impacts of isolation on our nation's health, a social resurgence of recreation and leisure and the need for connection and community as a means of fostering healthy communities. Recreational Therapy has a chance to serve as catalyst for a public health transformation in our communities across the country.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify at least 2 core tenets of the US Surgeon General's Proposal to Address Loneliness
2. Define and articulate health equity and the role recreation and leisure play in public health.
3. Identify one opportunity in their local community where RT can serve as a catalyst for community building
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
All
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
Taylor Rae Hooker, MS, CTRS, The RT Tutor and The RT Coach
Credentials
M.S., CTRS, NBC-HWC