2025 ATRA Annual Conference – Session Descriptions
October 18–20, 2025 | San Antonio, TX
The following is the Session Descriptions for the 2025 ATRA Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX. All sessions, times, and presenter information have been confirmed, though final adjustments may occur due to unforeseen circumstances onsite.
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Continuing Education (CEUs):
NCTRC approval is currently pending. Please check back for updates prior to the conference.
Note: Poster presentations may be eligible for CEUs in 2025. Final determinations will be reflected once CEU approvals are finalized.
For questions related to specialty certification areas, please refer to the PDF version of the program for designation icons and CEU-eligible sessions.
Code of Conduct:
All attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and guests are expected to uphold the ATRA Conference Code of Conduct.
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Note on Non-ATRA Activities:
Please note that any events or activities not listed in the official ATRA San Antonio program are independently organized and not affiliated or sponsored by ATRA. ATRA is not responsible for independently coordinated events, meetups or activities not articulated in this program. Individuals interested in non-ATRA sponsored activities should contact their respective organizations directly for details.
Unlocking RT's Value: How Documentation Systems Are Changing the Game
Session Description
Imagine this: A documentation system so nimble that it ignites understanding of recreational therapy's powerful impact across all settings, drives data driven evaluation, and simultaneously enriches therapist practice through intentional planning and process reflection.
At Northeast Passage we dove headfirst into Salesforce and emerged with a documentation system so slick, it practically wears a superhero cape. This isn't your grandma's charting we're talking about, its a high-powered tool that is:
• Strategic Messaging: Clearly articulating RT outcomes in a language that directly
addresses priorities and needs of referring partners
• Building Bridges: Fostering seamless collaboration within healthcare/academic teams
using language that resonates and is instantly valued.
• Empowering the Future: Cultivating consistent, high-quality practice among our team and
providing invaluable learning infrastructure for the next wave of RT professionals.
• Driving Discovery: Fueling robust program evaluation and cutting-edge research with
meaningful insights.
We will explore “common language” and other design elements that are applicable across practice settings (or documentation platforms) that can empower our profession to demonstrably communicate value, generate compelling data, and support consistency of outcomes across settings.
Ready to ditch the dull and dive into dynamic documentation? Join the conversation for 90 minutes that could redefine how you see (and use!) documentation! (#gethere)
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe one way documentation systems can be leveraged to reflect client outcomes as
well as function as a powerful tool for messaging
2. Identify language relevant to messaging RT outcomes in their practice setting from the
payment structure or service mandate.
3. Identify one way in which documentation systems can be used to build capacity and
consistency across practitioners as part of workforce development
4. Discuss potential for unified documentation systems and conceptual language in the field
of RT that can support research.
Practice Area: Select ALL that Apply
Business/Private Practice
Child and Adolescent
Community
Higher Education
Management
Military/Veterans
Older Adults
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Research
Schools
All
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0eea34520d242a308ff0b45009d3442f.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "TYE CALLAN THOMPSON, Northeast Passage")
TYE CALLAN THOMPSON, Northeast Passage
Biographical Information
Tye Thompson, M.S., CTRS/L (they/them) has over 30 years of experience as a recreational therapist in both inpatient behavioral health and community-based settings. As the Program Director for Northeast Passage Community-Based Recreational Therapy team, Tye is committed to expanding access to community-based RT services in both Veteran and Public Health sectors. Tye has collaborated on strategic improvements in documentation and messaging at Northeast Passage that have increased understanding of RT's value in NH, been instrumental in research efforts, and lead to enhanced reimbursement mechanisms and client access to services. Tye is passionate about continued deepening of RT expertise across the NEP clinical team and in the field to better support clients in moving towards greater health and well-being.
Co-Presenter/panelists
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f6f07656db3e1b0d69f4c34345780c08.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Molly Robinson, Northeast Passage")
Molly Robinson, Northeast Passage
Biographical Information
Molly Robinson, M.Ed., CTRS/L, brings nearly 4 decades of passionate recreational therapy experience alongside 15 years in special education. Dedicated to empowering individuals, Molly excels in both direct service and shaping impactful systems. Her expertise includes data-driven behavioral analysis and leadership in creating effective solutions including social-emotional learning initiatives, and systemic shifts in gender awareness and LGBTQ+ inclusion at the school district level. Currently, as a Program Director at Northeast Passage, Molly's curiosity and growth mindset drive her leadership of a team that creates adventurous, goal-oriented recreational therapy programs across multiple New Hampshire schools, emphasizing clear communication, purposeful intervention, and timely documentation as integral to this business model.