The following is the TENTATIVE program and schedule for the 2024 ATRA Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO. Presentations, times and other details are subject to change between now and the start of the conference in October.
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In the Midst of Darkness, Light Persists: The Therapeutic Use of “Dark Leisure” in RT
Primary Presenter
Jason Page, SUNY Cortland
Credentials
PhD CTRS
Biographical Information
Jason is currently an assistant professor at SUNY Cortland, with over 20 years of experience in education and human services. During that time Jason has worked with at-risk youth, individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, and individuals with substance use disorders. Jason continues to work within the recovery community as a training and education consultant as well as serving on a variety of community boards.
This range of experiences has helped shape Jason’s research interests and after completing his Doctorate at Clemson University with a concentration in Recreation Therapy, he started exploring various areas of dark and deviant recreation and how social attitudes shape the lived experiences of the people we serve.