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ATRA SoCal : 2026 Session Description

October 17–19, 2026

The Embassy Suites, Brea, California

2026 ATRA Annual Conference – Session Descriptions

October 17–19, 2026 | Brea, CA

The following is the Session Descriptions for the 2026 ATRA Annual Conference in Brea, CA. All sessions, times, and presenter information have been confirmed, though final adjustments may occur due to unforeseen circumstances onsite.

For a visual Calendar view, please visit: Schedule at a Glance

For information on our On Demand Conference offerings, please visit: ATRA SoCal On Demand

Continuing Education (CEUs):
NCTRC pre-approval is pending fr all sessions for CEUs.

Once the program is pre-approved; 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.
To review the Code, view it here.

Note on Non-ATRA Activities:

Please note that any events or activities not listed in the official ATRA SoCal 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.

How Hobbies Heal: The Role of Recreational Therapy for Pediatrics within Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment (IIPT)

Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT
Birch
Session Description

Explore the role of Recreational Therapy within Pediatric Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment (IIPT). Provide an overview on the functional impacts of chronic pain on pediatric populations and how leisure-based interventions aid in management of chronic symptoms and other all return to function.

Learning Outcomes

1. Participants will be able to describe the functional impact of chronic pain on pediatric populations. 2. Participants will identify at least three recreational therapy interventions that support overall functioning and coping with chronic pain symptoms. 3. Participants will be able to identify at least 1-2 activity grading techniques and leisure-based strategies, to increase engagement and overall wellbeing among youth with chronic pain.

Practice Area: Select ALL that Apply
Behavioral Health
Child and Adolescent
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Target Audience
Students
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Seasoned Professionals

Primary Presenter

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Annie Archer, Boston Children's Hospital
Biographical Information

Annie Archer, Level II CTRS at Boston Children's Hospitals' Mayo Family Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center (PPRC) in Brookline, MA. Graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May 2021 and has been with the PPRC since September 2021. Specializes in interdisciplinary chronic pain treatment for pediatric populations.

Co-Presenter/Panelists

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