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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Hot Chocolate River to Incomplete Bridge: Using Group Initiatives and Low Ropes Elements to Achieve Clinical Goals and Objectives in Group Settings
Session Description
The purpose of this session is to introduce two types of adventure-based interventions that can be used in recreational therapy and provide participants the opportunity to experience and observe these types of interventions in practice. In addition to learning specific activities, there will be discussions about selecting culturally relevant interventions that are appropriate and individualized to clients’ needs and modifying activities for different practice settings. Participants will also learn about the adventure therapy beliefs and discuss their relevance to recreational therapy practice.
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 AT Interventions.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify three types of adventure-based interventions that are used in recreational therapy practice.
2. Discuss how group initiatives can be used in their practice setting to achieve relevant clinical goals and objectives.
3. Discuss how low ropes elements can be used in their practice setting to achieve relevant clinical goals and objectives.
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Child and Adolescent
Military/Veterans
Schools
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Mid-Career Professionals
Primary Presenter
Jesy Cordle, PhD(c), LRT, CTRS, CCAT, Chicago Voyagers and Clemson University
Credentials
Phd(c), LRT, CTRS, CCAT, WFR