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.
Using the Facilitated Wave Model in Recreational Therapy Practice
Session Description
The purpose of this session is to introduce the Facilitated Wave Model and discuss how this model can be applied in recreational therapy settings. In the discussion of this model, participants will discuss the process of adapting interventions to incorporate isomorphic metaphors, generalizing adventure experiences to everyday life, and matching and facilitating activities to address clinical goals and objectives in recreational therapy. This session will also discuss the models of change and stages of group development as they relate to adventure- based interventions.
This session can additionally count for three hours of training for the Clinical Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist or Certified Therapeutic Adventure Specialist certifications. This training addresses the core element of Facilitation and Processing in AT and Conceptual Knowledge of AT.
Learning Outcomes
1. Verbally describe the Facilitated Wave Model and how it can be applied in recreational therapy settings.
2. Identify the stages of change and group development.
3. Identify adventure-based interventions that would match clinical goals and objectives relevant in their practice setting.
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Child and Adolescent
Military/Veterans
Schools
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
Jesy Cordle, PhD(c), LRT, CTRS, CCAT, Chicago Voyagers Clemson University
Credentials
Phd(c), LRT, CTRS, CCAT, WFR