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2019 Annual Conference

September 14–17, 2019

Peppermill Resort Spa and Casino, Reno, NV

Interprofessional Education/Practice: RT and SLP in a program for individuals living with ABI

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Pre-Conference

Primary Contact

Darla K. Hagge, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Cal State Univ Sacramento

Co-Presenters

Dr. Jamie Hoffman, California State University, Sacramento

Panelists

Standards for the Practice of Recreational Therapy: Practical Applications for all Settings

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Pre-Conference

Primary Contact

Heather Bright, MS, CTRS, Slippery Rock University

Co-Presenters

Marcia Smith, MS, CTRS, Retired
Erick Kong, ED.D, CTRS, RTC, Cal State East Bay

Panelists

Using Dare to Lead as a Clinical Supervision Framework

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Pre-Conference

Primary Contact

Jamie Bennett, MS.

Co-Presenters

Sandra Negley, M.S. MTRS, CTRS, FDRT , University of Utah

Panelists

Becoming an RT Influencer: The Role of Social Media in Advocacy

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Pre-Conference

Primary Contact

Susan Purrington, Ph.D., SUNY Cortland

Co-Presenters

Andrew Purrington, Ph.D., None

Panelists

Current Inclusion Best Practices: From Cincinnati to Utah and Sea to Shining Sea

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Pre-Conference

Primary Contact

Mrs. Kristen Clatos Riggins, MA, CTRS, ATRIC, Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Co-Presenters

Mrs. Ashley Bowen, TRS, CTRS, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
Taylor Singleton, Cincinnati Recreation Commission
Emily Katherine Lake, Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Panelists

Introduction to Aquatic Therapy

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Pre-con

Primary Contact

Dr. Mary Ellen Broach, CTRS, ATRIC, , University of South Alabama

Co-Presenters

Dr. Jamie Hoffman, California State University, Sacramento

Panelists

Introduction to Role-Playing Games (RPGs) as Intervention Modalities in Therapeutic Recreation

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Pre-Conference

Primary Contact

Hawke Robinson, RPG Therapeutics LLC

Co-Presenters

John Welker, B.S., John Welker
Danielle Whitworth, Danielle Whitworth

Panelists

Virtual Reality Interventions in Recreational Therapy Practice

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PDT
Pre-Conference

Primary Contact

Lauren Lee Isaacs, University of Utah

Co-Presenters

Rhonda Nelson, University of Utah

Panelists

ATRA Leadership Development: Enhancing the Capacity of Section Leaders for Growth and Success

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT
Section Leader Lunch prior to Session, 12 - 1:30p

Primary Contact

Thea Kavanaugh, American Therapeutic Recreation Association

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Bridging the Gap: Facilitating Clinical Independence for Current Students and New Hires in Recreation Therapy

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT
Pre-Conference

Primary Contact

Janice Elich Monroe, Ithaca College

Co-Presenters

Susan Durnford, Ithaca College

Panelists

2019 Updates for Child & Adolescent Section

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Section

Primary Contact

Jenny Dilaura, NA

Co-Presenters

Brian Pritchard, CTRS, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Abby Pestak, Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital, University Hospitals of Cleveland

Panelists

ATRA Management Section

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Section

Primary Contact

Thea Kavanaugh, American Therapeutic Recreation Association

Co-Presenters

Panelists

ATRA Schools Section

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Section

Primary Contact

Amanda Chamberlain, Fall Mountain Regional School District

Co-Presenters

Thomas House, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
Matthew Frye, University of New Hampshire

Panelists

ATRA Section: Veteran & Military Treatment Section

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Section

Primary Contact

Deborah Tysor, TRS, CTRS, MS, University of Utah

Co-Presenters

Amina J Chaudhry, Department of Veterans Affairs

Panelists

Behavioral Health Section: Annual Member Update and Discussion of BH Trends in RT Practice

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Section

Primary Contact

Holly Eichner, University of Toledo

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Community Section

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Section

Primary Contact

Mrs. Kristen Clatos Riggins, MA, CTRS, ATRIC, Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Co-Presenters

Ashley Bowen, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation

Panelists

Older Adult Section Update

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Melissa J Long, CTRS, DPG, Larmax Homes, Llc

Co-Presenters

Melissa J Long, Larmax Homes, Llc
Jodi Douglas, Independence Village

Panelists

Physical Rehabilitation and Medical Section Information and Update Presentation

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT
Section

Primary Contact

Ms Karley Brouwer, Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center

Co-Presenters

Mrs Amanda M Mota, CTRS, Loyola University Medical Center

Panelists

A Guide to Problem-Solving and Decision Making, Using Best Practices in Inclusive Recreation

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Dr. Heather Silander (Andersen), Ed. D., CTRS, University of St. Francis and Clearbrook

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Balancing Business and Lifestyle in TR: The Struggle is Real

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Mrs. Leticia Gonzalez, CTRS, Imagine Therapies, LLC

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Creating Partnerships Between Veterans Affairs and Community RT

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Ashley Bowen, MS, MTRS, CTRS, Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation

Co-Presenters

Heather Brown, MS, MTRS, CTRS, Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Panelists

Get Ready for Change to LTC's PPS and PDPM: The implications for Recreational Therapy Practice

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Betsy Kemeny, PhD, Slippery Rock University

Co-Presenters

Dr. Dawn DeVries, Grand Valley State University

Panelists

Presenting and Reviewing Research in Recreational Therapy: Tips and Suggestions from the ATRA Research Institute Committee

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Brandi M. Crowe, Clemson University

Co-Presenters

Cari Autry, East Carolina University
Jasmine Townsend, Clemson University
Megan Janke, East Carolina University

Panelists

Sibshops: The Role of RT in Supporting Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities Across the Lifespan

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Lindsey Kirschbaum, UW - La Crosse

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Students with Mental Health Concerns/Issues in Public Schools, and How Recreation Therapy is Used as a Related Service

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Thomas House, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), Cooperative Educational Services (CES)

Co-Presenters

Dan Scaduto, REC Tech, Cooperative Educational Services (CES)

Panelists

Trauma Informed Care in Recreational Therapy Practice

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Em V Adams, Clemson University

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Updates to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (PPS)

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Thomas Skalko, East Carolina University

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Advocating for Welcoming Communities

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

CTRS, Temple University

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Assessment of Sensory Preferences and Building of Self Determination through Sensory Art Exploration Program with Future Implementation for Interdisciplinary Team and Care Plan.

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Kerry Brown, Providence Center for Medically Fragile Children

Co-Presenters

Rachel Gorman, Providence Health and Services Child Center

Panelists

Building the Car While Driving It: How to Adopt a Continuous Quality Improvement Process without Interrupting Services

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Dr. Kirstin L Whitely, DHA, Longwood University and American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

Co-Presenters

Dr. Susan E Lynch, BS Ed, MS, PhD, Longwood University
Ms. Erin A Chauncey, Therapeutic Recreation Student, Longwood University

Panelists

NCTRC Internship Guidelines: Ensuring a Quality Internship

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Noelle Molloy, MSEd, CTRS, NCTRC

Co-Presenters

Noelle Molloy, MSEd, CTRS, NCTRC
Susan Kaufer, CTRS, NCTRC

Panelists

Peer Support for In-Patient Brain Injury Survivors and Their Caregivers: A Collaboration Between Therapeutic Recreation and Speech Language Pathology

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Sandra Villante, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Recreational Therapy for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Lauren E. Miller, M.A., CTRS, East Toledo Family Center

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Supporting Meaningful Engagement of Older Adults with Dementia by Integrating Evidence-Based Aromatherapy into Recreational Therapy Practice

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Gena Bell Vargas, PhD, CTRS, CA, Temple University

Co-Presenters

Panelists

The Use of Rhetoric and Persuasion in Advocating for RT in Schools

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Matthew Frye, University of New Hampshire

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Whole Health and Recreation Therapy: How Recreation Therapists Can Talk the Talk

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Taylor Rae Hooker, Clemson University and St. Cloud VA Health Care System

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Speed Mentoring

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM–7:00 PM PDT
Student Event/Non-CEU

Primary Contact

Heather Silander, Eastern Michigan University

Co-Presenters

Taylor Smith (Gbur), Orchard Health & Rehabilitation

Panelists

Kim Barbosa, University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Mikayla Pardinas, Oklahoma State University
Brandt Brickell, Oklahoma State University

Re-Thinking Fieldwork Experiences in Recreational Therapy

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM PDT

Primary Contact

Frances Stavola Daly, Kean University

Co-Presenters

Bryan P McCormick, PhD, Temple University

Panelists

Kelly Ramella, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) and Arizona State University (ASU)

Messaging and Positioning Recreational Therapy in the Evolving Healthcare Landscape

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM PDT

Primary Contact

Jill Gravink MS, CTRS/L, Northeast Passage/University of New Hampshire

Co-Presenters

Ty Thompson, M.S., CTRS/L, University of New Hampshire, Northeast Passage

Panelists

NCTRC Recertification: Continuing Professional Competence

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM PDT

Primary Contact

Noelle Molloy, MSEd, CTRS, NCTRC

Co-Presenters

Noelle Molloy, MSEd, CTRS, NCTRC
Susan Kaufer, CTRS, NCTRC

Panelists

Recreational Therapy and Patient and Family Centered Care

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM PDT

Primary Contact

Mrs. Kayla Ann Lutz, Beaumont

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Use Meta-Therapeutic Processing to Process and Facilitate Transformative Experiences

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM PDT

Primary Contact

SUSAN ROSS, San Jose State University

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Using Positive Psychology Interventions in Dementia Care to Increase Engagement

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM PDT

Primary Contact

Nancy Richeson, UWL

Co-Presenters

Jennifer Taylor, MS, CTRS, University of WI at La Crosse

Panelists

Utilizing Our Strengths: Applying a Strengths-Based Supervision Model to Recreational Therapy Clinical Supervision

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM PDT

Primary Contact

Katie L. Walker, MS, CTRS, University of Florida Health

Co-Presenters

Brent Hawkins, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS, Clemson University

Panelists

Beyond Ordinary RT: Holistic Modalities for Recreation Therapist to Manage Pain, Anxiety and Other Related Symptoms

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Vincent Bonadies, The New Jewish Home

Co-Presenters

Panelists

CARF International and Recreation Therapy Services

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Mary Lou Schilling, Ph.D., CTRS, Central Michigan University

Co-Presenters

Jacki Williford, CTRS/R, Seattle Children's Hospital
LeAnn Wheeler, CTRS, MA, Central Michigan University

Panelists

Magic as an Innovative and Therapeutic Intervention in Recreational Therapy

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Leandra A Bedini, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Recreational Therapists: Change Leaders Advancing Interprofessional Education and Practice

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Kelly Ramella, Arizona State University (ASU)

Co-Presenters

Heather Bright, Slippery Rock University
Donna Gregory, National Institute of Health

Panelists

The Life Changing Magic of Intergenerational Programming

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Christina Taylor, Shalom Park

Co-Presenters

Panelists

The use of bibliotherapy to provide support and reduce burden among family care givers of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Tarah Loy, Regis College

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Treatment barriers in rural areas for individuals with Parkinson's disease: Benefits of a multidisciplinary community program

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Brandt Brickell, Oklahoma State University

Co-Presenters

Michelle Bateman, Oklahoma State University
Chad Romoser, BS, CTRS/L, Oklahoma State University
Sabiha Parveen, Oklahoma State University

Panelists

ATRA Public Policy

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Co-Presenters

Panelists

CARTE Accreditation: Implications for the Recreational Therapy Practitioner

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Teresa Beck, Grand Valley State University

Co-Presenters

Everett Jackson Amburn, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Panelists

Difficult to Place Patients: Finding a New Path

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Barb Stuebing, St Lukes Rehab

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Each One Teach One: Creating and Maintaining Active Chapter Involvement

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Ms. Amy Heeter, Inglis

Co-Presenters

Ms Gwenn Vilade, CTRS, Inglis
Vincent Bonadies, Andrus on Hudson

Panelists

Relevant Practice Issues within Recreational Therapy and Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Ms Karley Brouwer, Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center

Co-Presenters

Mrs Amanda M Mota, Loyola University Medical Center

Panelists

Self-Management through Recovery Planning

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Holly A Eichner, M.Ed, CTRS, University of Toledo

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Understanding Identity as Foundational to Recreation Therapy Practice: Exploring, Forming, and Re-storying

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Cindy Hartman, PhD, University of New Hampshire

Co-Presenters

C. Thompson, MS, CTRS/L, University of New Hampshire
Bronwyn Leto, M.Ed., CTRS/L, CBIS, Northeast Passage
Jessie L Bennett, PhD, University of New Hampshire

Panelists

Feel the Rhythm: Drumming Up Innovative Programming in Recreational Therapy

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Rhonda Nelson, University of Utah

Co-Presenters

Jamie Bennett, University of Utah
Mike Liston, DrumBus, LLC

Panelists

Factors that Contribute to Successful Partnerships and Collaborations

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

andrea griffin, Northwest Special Recreation Association

Co-Presenters

Tracey Crawford, Northwest Special Recreation Association

Panelists

Healing Through Recreational Therapy: How We Can Have an Impact on the Trauma Brain

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Lindsay R. Bedlion, CTRS, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Co-Presenters

Shannon Russell, CTRS, University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Panelists

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Understanding the Basics and the Applications for Recreational Therapy Practice

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Bryan McCormick, Temple University

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Mind Full or Mindful

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Ms Christina Joy Coleman, M.ED., MSRLS, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

Co-Presenters

Jesse Edward Enriquez, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center and Blue Sky Abilities

Panelists

Social3: Deeper understanding of social skills, social affiliation, social empowerment and beyond

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Susan M Wilson, Ph.D., CTRS, SUNY Cortland

Co-Presenters

Jennifer L Hinton, , Western Carolina University

Panelists

Tell the Whole Story: How to Assess Older Adults in All Domains

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Kathryn Mitchell, HCR ManorCare Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Co-Presenters

Laura Kelly, Sterling Estates Senior Living Community
Brianna Panosian, Sunrise Senior Living
Kerri Denyer, HCR ManorCare Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Panelists

The Future of Education and Professional Preparation for Entry-Level Practice in RT/TR: The Process, Results, and Recommendations of the ATRA Higher Education Task Force’s Study

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Dr. Brent L. Hawkins, CTRS, Clemson University

Co-Presenters

Dr. Marcia Jean Carter, CPRP, CTRS, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
Dr. Patti Craig, CTRS/L, University of New Hampshire
Dr. Candy Ashton, CTRS/LRT, FDRT, UNCW
Dr. Lynn Anderson, CTRS, CPRP, SUNY Cortland

Panelists

Advance your Career: Make Yourself More Marketable

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:30 PM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Thea Carolyn Kavanaugh, American Therapeutic Recreation Association

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Mrs. Ashley Bowen, TRS, CTRS, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
Jodi Douglas, BS, Otsego Memorial Hospital
Mrs Amanda M Mota, CTRS, Loyola University Medical Center
Mrs. Amanda K Chamberlain, Fall Mountain Regional School District
Jenny Dilaura, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Adopting a Prevention Science Approach to Recreational Therapy Practice

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Megan C. Janke, East Carolina University

Co-Presenters

Cari E. Autry, East Carolina University

Panelists

Complement your RT Competence! Results and Implications from the ATRA Delphi and Competency Study

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Betsy, Slippery Rock University

Co-Presenters

Brent Hawkins, Ph.D., Clemson University
Dr. Heather Porter, PhD, Temple University

Panelists

Designing a RT Marketing Plan: The Use and Application of a Marketing Self-Assessment Tool in Recreation Therapy

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Judy S Kinney, PhD LRT/CTRS, CCLS , University of North Carolina Greensboro

Co-Presenters

Leandra Bedini, PhD, LRT/CTRS, FDRT, UNC-Greensboro

Panelists

Evidence-based Tips and Tricks for Implementing Yoga for People with IDD

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Marieke Van Puymbroeck, ATRA & Clemson University

Co-Presenters

Heather S. Torphy, MS, CTRS, Clemson University
Em Adams, Lehman College and Clemson University
Claire T Kelly, BS, LRT/CTRS, Clemson University
Abby K Wiles, Clemson University
Brandi Crowe, Clemson University

Panelists

Managing Dementia Related Behaviors using the Best Friends Approach to Care

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Nancy Richeson, UWL

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Move your Way: Unpacking the New Physical Activity Federal Guidelines

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Jenn Taylor, The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse

Co-Presenters

W. Thomas Means, The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse

Panelists

Recreation Therapy with LGBTQ+ Populations

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Jason A Silva, M.Ed, TRS, CTRS, Youth Care Treatment Center

Co-Presenters

Deborah Tysor, MS, TRS, CTRS, University of Utah
Maria Drummond, BS, TRS, CTRS, Salt Lake County Youth Services
Ramon Zabriskie, PhD, MTRS, CTRS, FDRT, BYU

Panelists

Supporting Diversity within the International Internship Experience

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Pei-Chun Hsieh, University of Lethbridge

Co-Presenters

Anne Richard, NCTRC

Panelists

TEACHING & MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Lisa Mische Lawson, University of Kansas Medical Center

Co-Presenters

Panelists

ATRA 101

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Randy Wyble, Grand Valley State University

Co-Presenters

Randy Wyble, Grand Valley State University
Tim Passmore, Oklahoma State University

Panelists

Nature Engagement: A Treatment Goal for Health & Wellness in Multiple Populations

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Dr. Erik Luvaas, Ph.D, California State University, Sacramento

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Perspectives of Academic Success and Quality of Life Issues Among Undergraduate University Students

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Susan Sunden, M.Ed., CTRS, Grand Valley State University

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Recreational Therapy in the Community: Transition from Education and Treatment Agencies

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Tatum Davis, City of Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks/The University of Southern Mississippi

Co-Presenters

Dr. Rick Green, Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi
Mary Moore, CTRS, City of Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks

Panelists

Taking the Evidence Base and Making a Plan for Practice

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Gena Bell Vargas, Temple University

Co-Presenters

Dr. Gretchen Snethen, CTRS, PhD, Temple University

Panelists

The Supporting Role of the TR Professional in LGBTQ Youth Identity Development

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Ms. Claire E. Copa, MA, University of Toledo

Co-Presenters

Ms. Holly A Eichner, M.Ed, University of Toledo

Panelists

The value of Recreational Therapy: Opportunities to provide a continuum of services that contribute to overall health and well being.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Donna Gregory, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Co-Presenters

Missy Armstrong, Harborview Medical Center
Dr. Mary Ann Keogh Hoss, Eastern Washington University
Sharon Nichols, ATRA

Panelists

“Promoting Diversity and Cultural Competence as Vital Elements of Recreational Therapy Practice and Education”

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Professor Tameka Battle, LRT/CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, LaGuardia Community College

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Adaptive Cycling: Bikes, Trikes & Tandems Oh My!

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Dr. Jamie Hoffman, California State University, Sacramento

Co-Presenters

April Wolfe, CTRS, City of Reno

Panelists

Camp: Not Just for Summer Anymore

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Brian Pritchard, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Enhancing Leisure Lifestyles though Technology Transformations

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Ms. Amy Heeter BS, Ed. M. CTRS, CLYL, Inglis

Co-Presenters

Ms Gwenn Vilade, CTRS, Inglis

Panelists

Online Teaching and Learning in Recreational Therapy: Perspectives of Faculty and Students from the Cyber-Trenches

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Dr. Lynn Anderson, SUNY Cortland

Co-Presenters

Marcia Jean Carter, SUNY Cortland

Panelists

Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis: A New Method for Contributing to Evidence-based Practice in RT

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Brandi M. Crowe, Clemson University

Co-Presenters

Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Clemson University
Katie Walker, University of Florida Health Florida Recovery Center

Panelists

The Mighty Pen: Effective Use of Therapeutic Writing in RT Interventions

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Nikki North, La Europa Academy, Utah Recreation Therapists Association

Co-Presenters

Panelists

The Role of Therapeutic Recreation in Community-Based Adult Day Programs

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

andrea griffin, Northwest Special Recreation Association

Co-Presenters

Tracey Crawford, Northwest Special Recreation Association
Rachel Hubsch, Northwest Special Recreation Association

Panelists

Trauma Releasing Exercises

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Dr. Beth Anne Dietrich, Ed.D, Phoenix VA Medical System & Arizona State University

Co-Presenters

Panelists

Wanna Get Away? Exploring the World of Accessible Travel

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT

Primary Contact

Meghan R. Veiga, Michigan Medicine

Co-Presenters

Panelists

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