Recreation Therapists
Of Indiana
2014
Annual
Conference
“Transitions”
Logansport State Hospital
Logansport,
November
13 &IN
14
Nashville, Indiana
November 4-5
Thursday, November 13
7:30 - 8:00am Registration and Check in
8:00 - 8:15am Opening remarks and Announcements
8:15 - 9:15am
Session 1
Town Hall
Keynote Presentation
.1 CEU
Bryan McCormick, CTRS, Ph.D.
The past decade has been one in which there have been a number of forces affecting the practice of the profession of
recreational therapy. These forces have both created opportunities as well as challenges to our profession. This presentation
will review those changes as well as identify possible future opportunities and challenges. Perhaps at no other time in our
history has collective action been as important. This presentation will also identify the need and strategies for collective action
to advance our profession.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to state at least one factor influencing the field of RT in the past decade
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Participants will be able to state at least one opportunity for the advancement of RT
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Participants will be able to state at least one collective action to advance the RT profession
9:15 - 9:30am
Break
9:30 - 10:30am
Session 2
Town Hall
Dare to Share: Making Presentations in Recreational Therapy
.1 CEU
David R. Austin, Ph.D., FDRT, Professor Emeritus, Indiana University
This session will focus on tips and principles for making presentations in recreational therapy.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to identify 3 tips that can be used in making presentations
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Participants will be able to identify 2 principles that apply to making presentations
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Participants will be able to identify2 guidelines to follow in the preparation of PowerPoint slide
10:30 - 10:45am
Break
10:45 - 11:45am
Session 3
Town Hall
What Type of RT Are You?
.1 CEU
Jennifer A. Piatt, Ph.D., CTRS
The Enneagram provides insight on how we function as humans at our best and our worst. This session will provide an
overview of the enneagram personality test and how we facilitate it with clients. It is strongly encouraged that participants
complete the Enneagram personality test online prior to the conference at www.enneagraminsttitute.com
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to describe what the Enneagram personality test is
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Participants will be able to identify three ways the Enneagram personality test will strengthen their clinical skills
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Participants will be able to identify two populations that the Enneagram personality test can be facilitated with
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Session 4
Woodland
Teaching Stress Management/Relaxation Skills
.1 CEU
Jessica Putney, CTRS
This will be an interactive /experiential session designed to demonstrate how to teach stress management/relaxation skills to
differing populations.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to verbally identify at least 3 different types of relaxation techniques
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Participants will be able to identify at least two ways to adapt relaxation to different populations
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Participants will be able to identify at least two ways these can be adapted for differing populations
11:45 - 12:00pm
12:00 - 1:30pm
Dining Room
Break
Lunch and Membership Meeting
1:30 - 3:00pm
Session 5
Town Hall
The Reformulated Health Protection/Health Promotion Model
.15 CEU
David R. Austin, Ph.D., FDRT, Professor Emeritus, Indiana University
The author of the Reformulated Health Protection/Health Promotion Model will present his conceptual model for recreational
therapy.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to describe three types of interventions used in recreational therapy according to the
Reformulated Health Protection/Health Promotion Model
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Participants will be able to state the mission or goal of recreational therapy according to the Reformulated Health
Protection/Health Promotion Model
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Participants will be able to list the 3 domains of positive psychology
Session 6
Woodland
Community Inclusion Process: TR can make APIE a piece of cake
.15 CEU
Alayne M. Kazin, MA, CTRS
Kristen M. Clatos, CTRS, CDSS, ATRIC
Whitney M. McNiel, CTRS
Inclusion can be fun and beneficial to all participants in community based programming. This session will give information of
procedures, policies, training, and strategies to best include all individuals. CTRS’s will have increased information regarding
the Cincinnati Model of Inclusion services.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to identify procedure for programmatic inclusion
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Participants will be able to list 3 strategies for inclusion success using the APIE process
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Participants will be able to identify specific areas of concern in regards to training staff to administer inclusion
3:00 - 3:15pm
Break
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3:15 - 4:15pm
Session 7
Town Hall
Pickle Ball : Recreational Therapy Intervention to Address Gross Motor Skills, Cognition and Socialization
Jackie Arnoldy and Pam Thompson
.1 CEU
Pickleball, currently the fastest growing sport, has many therapeutic benefits to individuals for all abilities. This interactive
session will provide you with the basic knowledge to use pickleball as a recreational therapy intervention.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to recall equipment needed, basic rules and techniques of pickleball
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Participants will be able to identify at least two different ways to adapt the game of pickleball to meet consumer needs
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Participants will be able to identify at least three therapeutic benefits to consumers
Session 8
Woodland
Recreation Therapy Transference through Metaphorical Literature
.1 CEU
John Henry Pommier, Ph.D., CTRS
The purpose of this session is to introduce recreation therapy – based professionals to the potential metaphorical literature
may have upon the individuals they serve.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to identify at least (5) sources of metaphorical literature that may be used to directly assist
individuals integrate therapeutic change(s), experienced during a recreation - based program.
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Participants will be able to identify at least (4) reasons why one should instill metaphorical literature during a
recreation - based course / program.
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Participants will be able to identify at least (3) methods of instilling metaphorical literature during a course / program
that may be used to directly assist individuals integrate therapeutic change(s), experienced during a recreation based course / program.
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Friday, November 14
Registration and Check in 7:30 - 8:00am
8:00 - 9:00am
Session 9
Town Hall
Outcomes Measurement in RT: Best Practices and Resources
.15 CEU
Jennifer Piatt, PhD., CTRS; Bryan P. McCormick, Ph.D., CTRS
Description: RT continues to be questioned due to the inability to document our outcomes. This session will present best
practices and resources for the identification and measurement of RT outcomes.
Learning Outcomes: By the completion of this session participants will be able to:
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Participants will be able to state at least one measurable outcome of an RT intervention
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Participants will be able to state at least one benefit of using standardized outcome measures
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Participants will be able to locate at least one consensus database of health outcome measures
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Participants will be able to locate and evaluate the feasibility of one outcome measure relevant to their practice
9:00 - 9:15am
Break
9:15 -10:45am
Session 10
Town Hall
Spirituality and Recreation Therapy: Do you dare?
.1 CEU
Kim Clarke, M.S., CTRS
Have you ever wanted to start your own spirituality group but were not sure where to start? We will discuss the role of
spirituality in recreational therapy, several definitions of spirituality, benefits, challenges, and models from various research
articles. We will discuss and participate in numerous modalities that may be utilized to create your own spirituality group.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to identify at least 3 benefits of spirituality.
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Participants will be able to identify at least 3 challenges to be aware of when initiating a spirituality group
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Participants will compare at least 2 recreational therapy research methods/models regarding spirituality
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Participants will be able to identify at least 3 recreational therapy modalities to utilize for use in a spirituality group
Session 11
Woodland
Get too carried away: Exclusivity of athletic identity and its implications to TR practitioners
.1 CEU
Shinichi Nagata, M.S.
This session involves a report of a study that looked into athletic identity of wheelchair rugby players. Possible implications for
TR practitioners will be discussed.
Learning outcomes:
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At the end of the session, participants will be able to identify at least one possible risk if an individual develops
exclusivity of athletic identity
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At the end of the session, participants will be able to identify at least one tip to prevent exclusivity of athletic identity
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Identify at least two consequences of exclusivity of athletic identity
10:45 - 11:00am
Break
11:00 - 12:00pm
Session 12
Town Hall
Coping with Difficult Behaviors in a group session among a Mental Health Population
.1 CEU
Jessica Puntney, CTRS
This interactive session will demonstrate how to therapeutically cope with disruptive behaviors while conducting a group in a
behavioral health setting with examples from child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to identify at least 3 rules for coping with disruptive behaviors
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Participants will be able to identify at least 3 ways to help prevent disruptive behaviors for occurring in the first place
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Participants will be able to identify at least 3 ways to maintain and/or re-establish therapeutic rapport after re-directing
negative behaviors
Session 13
Woodland
AROM, an edible intervention for Recreational Therapy
.1 CEU
Mindy Hawkins, CTRS
This session will focus on different types of range of motion that also create an opportunity for eating at the end. This session
will be hands on and interactive.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to identify at least two areas to utilize AROM, an edible intervention, for recreational therapy
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Participants will be able to discuss at least two methods to adapt a range of motion activity to incorporate food with
other populations
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Participants will be able to discuss at least 3 therapeutic activities/methods to take back to use with their population
12:00 - 1:00pm
Dining Room
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00pm
Session 14
Town Hall/Woodland
RTI Rec Connect
.1 CEU
Rec Connect will break clinicians and students in to areas of practice and will allow each group to exchange contact
information and discuss concerns/trends within that area of practice. Each Rec Connect group will have the opportunity to
develop an action plan for the coming year.
Learning Objectives:
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Individuals will be able to identify 3 other clinicians/students who work or have an interest in their particular area of
practice
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Individuals will be able to identify at least 2 concerns facing Recreational Therapists in their particular area of practice
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Identify 3 strengths and opportunities for growth in their particular area of practice
2:00 - 2:15pm
Break
2:15 - 3:15pm
Session 15
Town Hall
Evaluation of RT Education
.1 CEU
Sarah Bartley, CTRS
Sarah Rozanski: August 2014 IU Graduate
Kaitlyn Smith: Student, December 2014 IU Graduate
After collecting research from student surveys, we evaluate the role of RT education at Indiana University. Personal opinions
and experience of past and present students regarding preparedness for the professional field are discussed.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to identify two areas of recreational therapy education that need more focus/revisions
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Participants will be able to identify at least two things to consider in preparing to become a professional in the field
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Participants will be able to identify all ten NCTRC job tasks of the CTRS
Session 16
Woodland
Paddling Sports as Therapeutic Recreation Method
.1 CEU
Don Rogers, Ph.D., CTRS
Team River Runner is a national program for veterans and others with a disability providing kayaking and canoeing instruction
and events to promote physical activity and social involvement. Adapting these activities and information about TRR will be
discussed and encouraged as an option for both clinical and community Therapeutic Recreation programs.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will learn about Team River Runner mission and methods
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Participants will learn methods for adapting kayaking for persons with disabilities
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Participants will learn a minimum of two outcomes associated with paddling sports for people with disabilities
3:15 - 3:30pm
Break
3:30 - 4:30pm
Session 17
Town Hall
Assessing the Social Impacts of Recreation Therapy Summer Camp programs for Adolescents with Chronic Illness
Jared Allsop, M.S., CTRS
.1 CEU
This session will explore the effectiveness of a RT based summer camp at increasing social factors among adolescents with
chronic illness. Research and practical applications will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to verbally identify at least two ways to apply RT practices in non-traditional settings (i.e.
summer camp program)
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Participants will be able to verbally identify at least three positive applications of evidence-based practice
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Participants will be able to verbally identify at least two ways to help increase social factors through the use of
recreation therapy programming
Session 18
Woodland
Adaptive/Inclusive Recreation & Acceptance
.1 CEU
Katie Patterson: Indiana State University Student: Senior, RTI Student Board Member
This session is an introduction to the healing use of adaptive/inclusive recreation and sports for recreational therapists to
increase patient self-confidence and motivation.
Learning Outcomes:
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Participants will be able to verbally identify at least three-team adaptive sport and three individual adaptive sports
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Participants will be able to verbally identify at least three reasons why adaptive sports can increase patients’
psychological mindset
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Participants will be able to verbally identify at least three critical issues facing excluding patients from adaptive sports
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On behalf of the 2013-2014 Recreation Therapists of Indiana Board of Directors,
Thank you for attending the conference and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Erin Clampitt, CTRS: President
Brittany Mendenhall, CTRS: President Elect
Laurie Lee, CTRS: Treasurer
Jenny Weber, CTRS: Secretary
Ann Lawton: Member at Large & Membership Chair
Michelle Yadon, CTRS: Member at Large
Jessica Puntney, CTRS: Member at Large
Student Representatives:
Katie Patterson, Morgan Heath, Sally Brindle, Kelsey Deckard and Elizabeth Kern
Mandy McQueeney CTRS, RTI Past President 2012-13
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Don’t forget to turn in your CEU form to the CEU table prior to leaving the conference!