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O N F E R E N C E
October 12-15, 2012
Phoenix ◆ Arizona
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Earn up to 2.6 TOTAL CEUs • 1.9 Full Package Registration
(.7 Full-Day Pre-Conference)
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WELCOME TO PHOENIX AND
THE ATRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Phoenix is a city like no other! The Phoenix Convention and Visitors’ Bureau describes “America’s sixth-largest city as still having cowboys and rugged mountains and the kind of cactus most people see only in cartoons. Phoenix is the gateway to the Grand Canyon, and its history is a testament to the spirit of puebloans, ranchers, miners, and visionairies.” The greater Phoenix area includes many, many recreational, dining, shopping, and soul-inspiring opportunities. Take your time to enjoy this beautiful diamond in a stunning desert that will offer you visions of a bigger sky, brighter stars, and unbelievable sunsets during the 2012 ATRA Annual Conference. Be sure to walk around a bit and explore this great city! Better yet; join the local host committee to take part in the Sunrise Sonoran Hikes (Saturday, October 13th and Monday, October 15th, 6:00-7:00 a.m.) or Geocaching in the Sonoran
Desert (Sunday, October 14th, 5:30-7:00 p.m.).
© Greater Phoenix CVB
ATRA’s Conference Committee and Board of Directors welcome you to Phoenix. We hope that you have a wonderful conference experience. If we can help improve your stay, please let us know!
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CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Following the conference, attendees will be able to:
• Discuss a variety of ideas that have professional practice relevance. Attendees will leave armed with ideas and solutions that can be implemented in their practice, including hands on learning and practical tools.
• Document earned continuing education units necessary for recertification and professional development.
• Identify ways to contribute to the recreational therapy profession and the association at the local, state and national levels.
• Describe how to improve and update quality of services for clients.
• Articulate the benefits of networking with other professionals.
ATRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ATRA 2011-2012 Board of Directors
President ........................................Diane Skalko, MS, LRT/CTRS
President-Elect ..................................................................Vacant
Secretary ......................................Tim Passmore, Ed.D., CTRS/L
Treasurer ........................................................Lisa Morgan, CTRS
Members-At-Large ............................Nancy Navar, Re.D., CTRS
Carolee Rodrigo, CTRS, RTC
Michael Sutherland, M.Ed., CTRS
Richard Williams, Ed.D., LRT/CTRS
Chair-Chapter Affiliate Council ............Audra Gibson, BS/CTRS
2012 HOST COMMITTEE
Conference Chair ....................................Suzanne Prosser, CTRS
Conference Co-Chair & Social Chair ...Ann Mann, M.Ed., CTRS
Program Chair(s) ..................................Kelly Ramella, MA, CTRS
Beth A. Dietrich, Ed.D., CTRS
Social Committee Co-Chair .........Heather Broderson, BS, CTRS
Logistics Committee Chair .............................Lane Gram, CTRS
Logistics Committee Co-Chair ...............Leanne Murrillo, CTRS
Logistics Committee ................................Alicia Gonzales, CTRS
Eric Jones, CTRS
Aimee Nelson, CTRS
Program Committee .....................................Paula Moran, CTRS
Beth Lucas, CTRS
Peg Connolly Scholarship Chair ...Carolee Rodrigo, CTRS, RTC

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2012 PEG CONNOLLY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
ATRA’s Peg Connolly Scholarship program provides working scholarships to the Annual Conference for eight students (graduate and undergraduate). These students serve as CEU monitors throughout the conference and have opportunities to interact with professionals and develop their leadership skills.
Megan Baumel, CTRS • Temple University
Mary Benson • Western Carolina University
Laura Cadge, CTRS • Temple University
Janelle Krantz • Slippery Rock University
Brigid Lyons, CTRS • Temple University
Emily Noga • University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Lindsay Space • San Jose State University
Janie (Linda) York • University of Nebraska – Omaha
RECOGNIZING ATRA’S LIFETIME PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS
Mary Ann Aquadro, Ph.D., CTRS
C. Missy Armstrong-Beyerlin, M.S., CTRS
Melissa Blair-O’Shaughnessy, CTRS
Allison Brewer, CTRS
Carla Carmichael, CTRS
Danielle Danner, BS, CTRS
Jill Ellison, BS, CTRS
J. Kevin Enright, CTRS
Julia Sophia Fleming, M.S., CTRS
Robin M. Greenfield, M.A., CTRS
Martha T. Judge, MISA, CTRS
Kari M. Kensinger, Ph.D., CTRS
Mary Ann Keogh Hoss, Ph.D., CTRS, FACHE
Jennifer Mast, BS, CTRS
Amanda Nelson, CTRS
Sharon Nichols, CTRS/L
Kathleen Olson, CTRS, MSE
Roy H. Olsson, Jr., Ph.D., CTRS
Patrick Patterson, BS, CTRS
Marcia D. Smith, M.A., CTRS, HFS
Norma J. Stumbo, Ph.D., CTRS
Alane Thomas, CTRS
Suzanne Thompson, MA, LRT/CTRS, LMBT, HTPA
Nicole Tomaszycki, MA, CTRS
Diane Wagner-Heffner, M.A., CTRS, CBIS
Elizabeth Kay Wolff, BS, CTRS
Heewon Yang, Ph.D., CTRS
EDITORS – ANNUAL IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
2013 (Volume 21) – Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Ph.D., CTRS & Jennifer Piatt, Ph.D., CTRS
ASSOCIATE EDITORS/ANNUAL IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Associate Editors:
Jo Ann Coco-Ripp, Ph.D., CTRS
Jasmine Townsend, Ph.D., CTRS
Alexis McKenney, Ph.D., CTRS
Tim Passmore, Ed.D., CTRS
Don Rogers, Ph.D., CTRS
Carla Tabourne, Ph.D., CTRS
Brad Wardlaw, Ph.D., CTRS
Heewon Yang, Ph.D., CTRS
Melissa Zahl, Ph.D., CTRS
Protocol Editor: Nancy Richeson, Ph.D., CTRS
Protocol Reviewers:
Jennifer Taylor, M.S., CTRS
Debbie Tiger, M.S., CTRS

2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-1999
ATRA PAST PRESIDENTS
Vicki Scott
(September 2011-June 2012)
Mary Ann Aquadro
C. Missy Armstrong-Beyerlin
Mary Ann Keogh Hoss
Marcia Smith
Sandy Negley
Bryan McCormick
Nancy McFarlane
Melinda Conway Callahan
Glenn “GT” Thompson
Laurie Jake
Diane Etzel-Wise
Dan Ancone
Pamela Adams Wilson
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1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1992-1993
1991-1992
1990-1991
1989-1990
1988-1989
1987-1988
1986-1987
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1984-1985
Sharon Nichols
Debbie Hutchins
Frank Basile
Dave Austin
Mary Jean Erwin
Thom Skalko
Carmen Russoniello
Karen Grote
Mike Rhodes
Roy Olsson
Ann Huston
Bernie Thorn
Ray West
Peg Connolly
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
RECOGNIZING ATRA’S DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS
Linda Buettner
Leandra Bedini
Glenn “GT” Thompson
Norma Stumbo
Sharon Nichols
Pamela Wilson
Joanne Finegan
John Jacobson
Marcia Carter
Carol Ann Peterson
Frank Basile
Ann James
Mary Ann Keogh Hoss
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1997
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1995
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1989
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1987
Linda Hutchinson-Troyer
David Austin
Glen Van Andel
John Shank
Thom Skalko
Jerry Jordan
Bob Riley
Ray West
Peg Connolly
Nancy Navar
Bernard E. Thorn
David Park
2012 ATRA VENDORS AND SPONSORS
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 11
8:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Gila
NOTE: Tentative Meetings Schedule can be found on page 26.
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 12
FULL DAY INTENSIVES
(continued) understanding from this presentation that you can apply at your own agency; three barriers that patients face with participating in work/school re-entry, recreation & sports, and community programs. Attendees will be able to identify the benefits of seamless rehabilitative services upon conclusion of the symposium; and ABIL and SpoFit’s mission and how they relate to independent leisure, inclusion and community program partners in order to apply it at your own agency.
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 12
7:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Anasazi Lobby
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS
FULL DAY INTENSIVES
8:00 a.m. -
4:30 p.m.
(.7 CEUs) | CEU Session #1
Pueblo (AM)/OFFSITE: SpoFit (PM)
(Transportation is included. Transportation will be departing from the hotel at 11:00 a.m.
The group will be stopping for lunch on your own before continuing on to SpoFit.)
Gus LaZear, CTRS, Aimee Nelson, CTRS,
Amy Helmuth, CTRS, Marie Reichert, CTRS,
Jo Crawford CTRS, MSL, Amber Blanchard,
CTRS and Jessica Amato, CTRS
In this full day interactive TR symposium we will concentrate on what we have all learned from day one at our universities, the
TR continuum! Putting the TR continuum to work in your setting, your community and having the population you work with thrive through TR is our focus. In the morning we will start by discussing the acute rehabilitation setting, going through outpatient and accessing community resources. As the day continues we will be transported to the Sports and Fitness
Center for “hands on” experiential learning and patient panel.
The session will finish with a discussion focusing on incorporating your community and continuing the continuum.
The theme you will hear over and over again is, bridging the gap between the hospital setting and the community.
Participants will be able to identify: appropriate introductory community therapy settings for the in-patient neurorehabilitation setting. Gain an understanding of diagnostic group differences, recognizing how to address each individual patient and treatment plan with shorter lengths of stays; some of the characteristics of patients with brain injuries and the challenges for community reintegration as patients transition into outpatient settings (i.e., memory loss, social isolation); identify several ways family involvement can support
8:00 a.m. -
4:30 p.m.
(.7 CEUs) | CEU Session #2 | Sonora
(Limited availability)
Thomas K. Skalko, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS, Sharon
Nichols, CTRS/L, Jerry Jordan, Ph.D., CTRS,
Sandy Negley, CTRS, Shay Dawson, MA, CTRS,
Debbie Robinson, MS, CTRS/L and Bob Riley,
Ph.D., CTRS
This forum represents a landmark event in the promotion and establishment of state licensure for recreational therapy. The co-sponsorship of this event by NCTRC and ATRA serves notice that licensure is a critical professional issue and a necessary step to promote continued growth and recognition of the profession. This one-day forum includes notable speakers addressing the need for establishing RT state licensure as well as specific segments outlining the critical steps to establishing professional legal recognition. This forum is a unique approach designed to address state licensure from a comprehensive perspective with discussions ranging from conceptual need for licensure to the methodology for establishing licensure at the state level. The target audience for the forum is representatives from each of the 50 states in order to advance state licensure to a national movement, and to ensure that all state CTRS certificants have access to vital strategic information. In addition to state representatives, the national forum is open to all interested CTRSs.
Participants will: be able to describe rationale for RT state licensure; be able to describe the methodology for achieving state licensure; be able to describe the current status of RT state licensure within the US; demonstrate an understanding of how NCTRC certification complements the establishment of RT state licensure within the US; and be able to articulate several issues challenging the movement for state licensure.

FRIDAY • OCTOBER 12
FULL DAY INTENSIVES
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8:00 a.m. -
4:30 p.m.
(.7 CEUs) | CEU Session #3 | Yucca
Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, GNP, ARNP
Working as a Recreational Therapist with individuals who have dementia can be challenging, especially when you encounter behavioral problems. This all day intensive workshop will provide you with extensive training in using the Dementia
Practice Guideline in your facility. After completion of 6-50 minute modules and passing the competency exams, you will receive a Certificate of Training and will be listed in ATRA’s
Dementia Practice Directory. This evidence-based guideline and training will improve your skills, recreational therapy practice and the lives of your residents.
Participants will be able to: define the term disturbing behaviors; demonstrate five recreational therapy interventions to be used in addressing disturbing behaviors; and explain a non-pharmacological practice approach to treating disturbing behaviors.
8:00 a.m. -
4:30 p.m.
(.7 CEUs) | CEU Session #4
Palo Verde (AM)/OFFSITE: SpoFit (PM)
20 participants limit is firm. (Transportation is included. Transportation will be departing from the hotel at 11:00 a.m. The group will be stopping for lunch on your own before continuing on to SpoFit.)
Ellen Broach, Ph.D., CTRS, ATRIC and
Liddie MacNeil, CPRP
Introduction to Aquatic Therapy is a workshop for those recreational therapists who desire to expand their aquatic therapy knowledge and prepare for the Aquatic Therapy and
Rehabilitation Institute Certification Exam. As a recreational therapist interested in aquatic therapy, this workshop is designed to provide you with the information you need to get started in this growing intervention strategy. The workshop will include an introduction to why water is a good therapeutic environment, popular treatment techniques of practice, assessment, and appropriate efficacy based outcomes from aquatic therapy. The lab segment will involve an introduction to various AT techniques that can be used to achieve RT treatment outcomes.
Participants are encouraged to take the certification exam that will be proctored the morning after the workshop. For this workshop only, the ATRI Certification (ATRIC) Exam will be given for a special reduced additional fee of ($195) for the exam. A registration form will need to be completed and faxed or mailed to ATRI. The form can be downloaded from the ATRI website and will be forwarded to you upon registration for the
ATRA pre-conference session. The Aquatic Therapy Workshop will count for eight ATRI hours. The seven remaining hours will need to be documented on the form. The registrant can include aquatic exercise/ therapy courses or actual hours working with individuals with disabilities in the water. The exam
FULL DAY INTENSIVES
(continued) tests the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Standards and includes knowledge regarding the following topics with the percentage of questions on the exam listed:
• Movement Mechanics and Science – 21%
• Aquatic Principles – 22%
• Aquatic Therapy Principles / Methods – 31%
• Professional Responsibility – 8%
• Safety and Risk Awareness – 14%
• Legal Considerations – 4%
Exam Preparation – 1.) Review the full definitions of the Aquatic
Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Standards (http://www.atri.
org/stflyer.htm), 2.) Purchase the ATRIC study guide, Essential
Principles of Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation . It is a preview of materials presented on the exam and designed to go along with the following recommended study resources. You may purchase Essential Principles first and go through the “selftests” before deciding if you need additional resource books.
However, these books will be excellent resources for AT. For additional information go to http://www.atri.org/ATRI
Certification.htm
[Essential Principles of Aquatic Therapy and
Rehabilitation – Study Guide (Sova), Aquatic Fitness
Professional Manual (AEA), AQUATICS: The Complete
Reference Guide for Aquatic Fitness Professionals (Sova) ]
Participants will be able to: describe basic hydrodynamic principles and their beneficial effects on clients; describe the impact of an immersed environment on specific physiological functions and movement biomechanics; more clearly describe the functional and clinical impact of aquatic therapy related to treatment goals; and demonstrate some AT techniques used to maximize aquatics as a treatment intervention. (Lab).
8:00 a.m. -
4:30 p.m.
(.7 CEUs) | CEU Session #5 | Saguaro
(20 participants limit is firm.)
Nancy E. Richeson, Ph.D., CTRS
This session will provide the CTRS with the opportunity to learn to apply Reiki within the recreational therapy process. Reiki I is a basic understanding of the healing art of Reiki. Reiki
(pronounced Ray-key) is an ancient form of healing. Reiki is a hands-on, light touch, healing energy. Currently many healthcare organizations are interested in alternative or complementary approaches to care and are offering services such as Reiki to help decrease pain, anxiety, depression, and aid in the comfort, well-being of their clients. To provide these services there is additional training required. To receive the
Reiki I certificate a take home test and practice assignments will be provided.
The participant will: understand how to apply Reiki within the recreational therapy process (APIE); understand the history and efficacy of Reiki and its emergence into the modern healthcare practice; learn to use Reiki as a tool to decrease pain, anxiety, depression, and aid in the comfort and well-being of our clients and ourselves; learn to give yourself and others Reiki; and receive Reiki Level I attunement and certificate if they choose.
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FRIDAY • OCTOBER 12
FULL DAY INTENSIVES
(continued)
8:00 a.m. -
4:30 p.m.
(.7 CEUs) | CEU Session #6 | Cholla
(Limited availability. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket and to dress in comfortable clothing that allows for exercise and free movement.)
Michelle Lindsey-Wehner, PT, MBA, CPT,
Certified KRI Kundalini Yoga Instructor and
Reiki Practitioner
There has been recent widespread recognition of the contribution that the practice of yoga brings to health, and the ability of the mind, body, and spirit to improve health. This course will focus on using Kundalini Yoga for healing our clients. Living a life of increased energy and vitality is a challenge for most of society today. Health care organizations are today more interested in alternative and complementary approaches to treatment related to pain management, stress reduction, depression, anxiety, and overall wellbeing. This course offers a way to connect the yoga model and the medical model. Becoming more aware and practicing these simple, highly effective yoga techniques will bring our clients more peace and greater enjoyment. The course incorporates hands-on postures, exercises, and learning experiences, as well as current information about how to receive optimal reimburse ment when implementing therapeutic yoga. This course will provide CTRS professionals with the opportunity to learn and apply yoga practices with the recreational therapy process.
Participants will be able to: discuss research on the benefits of yoga as a tool for healing; perform yoga breathing, postures, and exercises as well as relaxation and meditative techniques; and identify the impact of yoga on various systems of the body.
HALF DAY INTENSIVES
1:00 p.m. -
4:30 p.m.
(.3 CEUs) | CEU Session #8 | Palo Verde
(Limit of 50)
Deborah A. Hutchins, Ed.D., CTRS and
Colleen Cooke, Ed.D., CTRS
This intensive training is designed to enhance the competence of clinical internship supervisors in recreation therapy.
Recognizing the role of mentoring and supervising student interns and young professionals is essential to the future and growth of our profession. This specialty training will address competencies required in clinical supervision including: conducting readiness assessments, teaching methods, supervisory strategies, and counseling techniques, and managing the internship process. Homework and a test lead to a Certificate of Competency in Training in Clinical Internship
Supervision.
At the end of the session, participants will be able to: identify the teaching, counseling, and supervising competencies required for effective clinical supervision; develop an outline for an internship manual that could be used at the clinical site, including intern selection, legal issues, evaluation, communication, and documentation; and decide if they are personally and professionally prepared to accept interns, as well as to determine agency readiness.
The ATRA Student Connection:
Connecting Students to Their Future
1:00 p.m. -
4:30 p.m.
HALF DAY INTENSIVES
(.3 CEUs) | CEU Session #7 | Pueblo
VA Pre-Conference: Open only to VA Institute participants.
Franklin Covey Trainer TBD [pending confirmation]
The Working at the Speed of Trust team building program helps individuals identify and address “trust gaps” in their own personal credibility and in their relationships at work. Using examples based on their current work and focusing on realworld issues, participants discover how to communicate transparently with peers and managers, improve their track records of keeping commitments, focus on improving internal
“customer service” with others who depend on their work, build team trust and more.
Participants will learn how to: increase personal credibility; increase trust with key stakeholders; exhibit behaviors that increase trust; and create an environment of high trust that will increase creativity, innovation, and a greater commitment to achieving results.
Join ATRA’s Student Development Team as we provide “The ATRA Student Connection.”
Come network with each other as well as learn about
ATRA, from what it is to what it has to offer.
“The ATRA Student Connection” will also have internship information available for students, as well as information for professionals’ looking for interns. Join us in the exhibit hall!

FRIDAY • OCTOBER 12
W E L C O M E T O A R I Z O N A
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an amazing opening session that will energize you through the power of music and fun.
Frank Thompson, of the Arizona Rhythm Connection, will start the session with a Drum and Rhythm circle that will set the vibe and enthusiasm for our conference. Bring your spirit and focus and participate in an activity that will inspire you to rock it out with and get to know your friends and peers in a new and dynamic way – through a drum circle. Frank is one of the leading Drum Circle Facilitators in the
U.S. and this opening session will be one of the signature events of the conference. Don’t miss it!
O P E N I N G G E N E R A L S E S S I O N
Anasazi Ballroom • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Phil Pangrazio is the President and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the Arizona
Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL), one of the largest Center’s for Independent
Living in the United States with an annual budget exceeding $30 Million. Pangrazio oversees a wide array of programs designed to empower people with disabilities to achieve or maintain independent lifestyles within the community. Under Pangrazio’s leadership, ABIL has experienced eleven consecutive years of growth and success. ABIL’s expansion of its Personal
Assistant Services program and the additions of both SSA
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance, Ticket-to-Work
Employment, Youth Transition Services, Living Well with
Disability and Arizona Disability Vote Project are just a few of his achievements.
Client-Centered Care: Focusing on
Recreational Therapy Programs
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #9
Margaret Anne Coles, BSR, MQI
Discussion of how client-centered care and a focus on quality of life can be used as tools to shine a light on your program.
Participants will be able to: identify the basic concepts of client-centered care; identify how quality of life relates to client-centered care; and understand how both client-centered care and quality of life can be used as tools to increase the relevance of recreational therapy programs.
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 12
7:00 p.m. -
9:00 p.m.
Hohokam Ballroom
Kick up your networking with the vendors and your colleagues while you browse the selection of products and services designed to benefit recreational therapists. Enjoy the music of “Fool’s Moon,” upbeat Celtic and
American folk music provided by Barb
Tennis, Chas Moore and Tom Geare.
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 13
6:00 a.m. -
7:00 a.m.
Meet at the Wagon Wheel outside the Hole in the Wall Restaurant
Join us for a Sunrise Hike in the beautiful Sonoran desert’s Dreamy
Draw Mountain Reserve located adjacent to the host hotel. The sunrise hikes are scheduled to depart from the Covered Wagon at the Hole in the Wall
Restaurant on Saturday and Monday mornings at 6:00 am.
Interested hikers need to be prepared by ensuring they have appropriate shoes, a water bottle or hydration pack, sunscreen lotion, a hat, and/or sunglasses. The sunrise hike will follow a moderate trail that has rugged terrain with loose rocks and 2-3 challenging climbs covering approximately 2.5 miles. Although the morning temperatures should be mild, the desert sun can be misleading to visitors.
7:00 a.m. -
8:00 a.m.
Hohokam Ballroom
7:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Anasazi Lobby
8:00 a.m. -
8:45 a.m.
Anasazi Ballroom
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #10 | Pueblo
Cynthia Rhodes, CTRS
This session is intended to provide updates on policies and information for members on workplans, missions and history of the network. A roundtable discussion will also be centered around the prevention of suicide among our active duty and veteran population.
Participants will: understand the work plan for the network; understand the mission of the network; learn about what has been accomplished in the network for the year; be able to
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SATURDAY • OCTOBER 13
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
recall suicidal identifiers for veterans; be able to identify no less than five leading sources for suicide prevention for veterans; and be able to identify a minimum of three roles the recreational therapist can play in the prevention of suicide among our veteran/active duty population.
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #13 | Saguaro
Jo Lewis, MS, CTRS
This session is intended to provide updates on policies and information for members on workplans, missions and history of the network.
Participants will: understand the work plan for the network; understand the mission of the network; learn about what has been accomplished in the network for the year; and discuss ideas for future direction of the GTN.
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #11 | Sonora
Michelle Burchett, MPA, CTRS and
Jackie Breitenstein, MS, CTRS
This session is intended to provide updates on policies and information for members on workplans, missions and history of the network.
Participants will: understand the work plan for the network; understand the mission of the network; learn about what has been accomplished in the network for the year; and identify areas within the network where they would like to contribute
(write articles, share resources, lead session) for the next year.
(CEUs not applicable; student session) | Yucca
Ramon B. Zabriskie, Ph.D., TRS, CTRS
This session is primarily for students and entry level professionals and will focus not only on making a good resume great, but will utilize findings from a national study of resume preferences by TR directors. Are we different in resume preferences…. Yup! Come find out how.
Participants will be able to identify: the mainstream resume writing standards; at least three specific ways in which TR director resume preferences are different than the mainstay; at least two specific ways to improve their resume for use in the
TR profession.
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #14 | Cholla
Nancy McFarlane, CTRS
This session is intended to provide updates on policies and information for members on work plans, missions and history of the network. This session will give network members the opportunity to verbalize their needs and suggestions to further develop a successful treatment network. This session will also address the topics of assessments selection for specific patient populations and programming to assess needs for behavioral health clients.
Participants will: understand the work plan for the network; understand the mission of the network; learn about what has been accomplished in the network for the year; learn the knowledge base of the treatment leaders; provide input for the direction of the treatment network; understand and be able to utilize a variety of assessments utilized in Behavioral Health; and learn and provide input on a variety of programming ideas and success stories for the Behavioral Health populations.
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #12 | Palo Verde
Kaitlin Lewis, BA, CTRS
This session will provide information on our progress within the past work year, current issues within Physical Medicine treatment and an opportunity for collaboration in determining our mission and goals.
Participants will: learn about what has been accomplished in the network for the past year; develop and understand the mission of the network; identify and discuss current challenges, as they affect our treatment and/or our profession within
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and develop & understand the work plan and goals for the network.
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #15 | Geronimo
Thea Kavanaugh, CTRS and Cara N. Gray, MS, CTRS
Intended to provide School Systems Treatment Network members updates on the network’s recent division from DD, current and future work-plans, reviews of recently published literature relating to RT in the school settings as well as opportunities for member advice, collaboration and participation.
Participants will: understand the intent and purpose behind the network split; understand the work plan for the network; identify recent literature published related to RT in the schools; learn about what has been accomplished in the network for the year; know how to access network members; and assist in problem-solving and planning for current “buzz-topics.”

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 13
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #16 | Cochise
Jana L. Teagle, CTRS, CCLS, CBIS
This session is intended to provide updates on policies and information for members on work plans, missions and history of the network. This session will also give participants an opportunity to learn about settings that CTRSs may be working with pediatrics and discuss the current “hot topic” of Child Life and Therapeutic Recreation in pediatric settings.
Participants will: understand the work plan for the network; understand the mission of the network; learn about what has been accomplished in the network for the year; learn about the different settings that CTRSs work with pediatrics; learn about the similarities and differences between a CTRS and a CCLS and how they can complement each other and work together to benefit patients and their families; and learn about why
CTRSs and CCLSs are a hot topic in the field of pediatrics right now.
9:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
Phoenix I
(Attendance is by invitation only)
9:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
Phoenix II
10:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
Hohokam Ballroom
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #18 | Sonora
Joan Parchem Joyce, MS, CTRS, HFS and
Cecilia Rider, MS, CTRS
This session will describe results from the SCIRehab Project and identify TR interventions for SCI inpatient rehabilitation that are associated most strongly with positive outcomes one year post injury.
Participants will be able to: understand the research methodology, including TR activity documentation, used in
SCIRehab project; discuss at least three outcomes associated positively with TR from SCIRehab project; and identify at least three ways to utilize data in designing a successful TR program on a SCI unit.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #19 | Yucca
Thomas K. Skalko, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS and Lisa J. Morgan, CTRS
This session will review the ATRA Federal Public Policy initiative and future directions. Concrete strategies and steps to building and sustaining ATRA’s grassroots advocacy will be discussed.
Specific information on the past, present, and future agenda for recreational therapy public policy in uncertain times will be shared. Participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and highlight their needs, issues, and concerns for continual growth of the profession. Each participant will gain awareness to the what, why, and how they can make a difference for our future.
Upon completion of this session, participants will: demonstrate understanding of three strategies that have occurred to address RT public policy concerns, identify at least three strategies they can initiate to affect public policy and the RT profession in their local area, the state, and at the national level, and identify three areas of where we need to go in the future for Recreational Therapy as it relates to Federal Public
Policy in a changing environment.
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
VA Institute • Open only to VA Institute participants
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #17 | Pueblo
Debbie Pate, MS, CTRS/R
Overview of WHO’s International Classification of Functioning,
Disability and Health (ICF), underpinnings, coding system and
RT practice application as well as updates regarding APA’s ICF
Procedural Manual and 2nd edition of Porter’s RT Handbook of
Practice: ICF will be discussed.
By the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to: describe the rationale for the ICF; describe the ICF framework; describe the implications to RT/CAT practice; and use one method to implement the ICF in current RT/CAT practice.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #20 | Palo Verde
Jennifer L. Hinton, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS and
Jennifer A. Piatt, Ph.D., CTRS
According to Howe and Strauss (2000), Millennials are breaking
Gen X trends and reversing Boomer trends; how do your colleagues meet their learning needs? Come to this session to investigate the latest innovative teaching trends in TR/RT.
Participants will be able to cite the overall learning styles of millennial students (versus students of their own generation) which emphasize that millennial students are: Interactive and
Cooperative, Project-Centered, Active (especially within civic engagement and volunteerism), Creative, Multi-tasking,
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Challenging (Silvers, 2011). These are based on the facts that millennial students feel (in comparison to other generations):
Protected and “special,” More trusting and in general more optimistic, More pressured and have greater desires to achieve
(DiPietro, in press). Participants will be able to cite: at least three different projects that they can adapt to their own TR/RT curriculum and use with their own students and one new technology that they can learn more about to use to enhance their teaching.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #21 | Saguaro
Betsy Best-Martini, MS, CTRS
Baby Boomers are focused on health, wellness and active aging. Many will find themselves spending time in assisted living and long term care settings. Welcome them with quality wellness programming.
Participants will be able to: identify five characteristics and trends of the baby boomers; list components of a wellness program; and create a physical wellness program.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #22 | Cochise
Emily R. Lawrence, MS, CTRS
Follow the Evidence-Based Practice journey through the development and implementation of a Recreation Therapy
Program for the inpatient clinical research unit at the NIH for adults with alcohol dependence.
Participants will be able to: identify the six steps to implementing Evidence-Based Practice into service settings; identify the components that make up the Recreation Therapy program on the NIH’s Alcohol Dependence Unit; and identify at least two barriers and solutions to implementing Evidenced-
Based Practice into a clinical setting.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #23 | Geronimo
Bob Riley, Ph.D., CTRS and Shay Dawson, MA, CTRS
This session will provide an overview of the NCTRC Vision
2020, an emerging plan to ensure the sustainability of the TR profession. More specifically, this session will address the interrelated areas of state licensure, certification, and specialty certification within the realm of RT. This session will also present a discussion of the current status of professional preparation within the field of RT and the utilization patterns of CTRSs employed in healthcare and human service settings.
The session participant will: develop an understanding of the role that NCTRC plays in the advancement of competency
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
issues within the profession of TR/RT; comprehend the current trends that affect the TR/RT profession and to identify strategies for improvement; comprehend the relationship between NCTRC certification and state licensure; and understand the potential role that individual CTRSs can play in the advancement of the profession.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #24 | Cholla
Cindy Rhodes, CTRS
Animals in the treatment of Behavioral Health patients is gaining new popularity. This course provides basic information the Recreational Therapist will need before considering using this modality in treatment.
Participants will be able to: identify a minimum of three patient types that benefit from Animal-Assisted Interventions; define the differences between Animal-Assisted Therapy and Animal-
Assisted Interventions; and list three of the benefits of utilizing
Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Noon -
1:00 p.m.
Geronimo
The ATRA Student Connection: Connecting Students to
Their Future.
The Student Development Team will have several things for the students to participate in and use as invaluable resources. One of these resources will be the speed interviewing and social event. Speed interviewing will be set up similar to speed dating events providing an opportunity for each participant to have a short mock interview with multiple professionals. This fun and functional format will allow students to get to know professionals as well as become more comfortable when it comes to interviewing, not only for employment but internships. There will be finger foods and mingle/networking time for students included. If any internship supervisors would be interested in giving out information regarding their facilities or participating in the speed interview, please feel free to contact the student development team:
Elizabeth Kozlowski – ekozlowski32@gmail.com
Courtney Baker – bakercd87@gmail.com
Mike Sutherland, M.Ed., CTRS – mpsutherland@mvh.org
12:30 p.m. -
1:30 p.m.
Sonora
The Annual Certificants’ Meeting is your opportunity to hear the latest updates regarding NCTRC and the CTRS credentialing process. This meeting does not include lunch, as lunch is on your own.
1:00 p.m. -
2:00 p.m.
ATRA
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CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
NOTE: There will be a break of approximately 30 minutes during these sessions. You must attend the entire session in order to earn CEU credit.
(.3 CEUs) | CEU Session #26 | Sonora
Lyn G. Litchke, Ph.D., CTRS
In this 180 minute interactive, I will review recent research findings from two case studies and one quantitative study that support the use of adaptive yoga, TR interventions and documentation strategies, and incorporating Validation Therapy techniques to improve cognition, physical, social, and emotional outcomes for participants with Autism and
Alzheimer’s disease. This session will involve an overview of specific research findings, application of best practice strategies in performing yoga poses, breathing techniques, vocalizations, and improving mood.
Learners will be able to: identify at least five Validation Therapy techniques used in teaching adaptive yoga; perform at least thirty-five yoga poses with four levels of function; and identify benefits of yoga research outcomes.
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
demonstrate how leisure education concepts were infused to form an extra-curricular student-driven advocacy club supported and designed by a Recreation Therapist to build resiliency through real-life scenarios beyond the traditional school day.
Participants will be able: to recognize how leisure education fits in with educational standards, transition planning, and as recreation as a related service; to describe the process necessary to start and qualify students for a leisure education program; and to discuss the importance of including selfadvocacy and disability awareness concepts into a leisure education program. Participants will also be able: to recognize the steps needed to start an after-school/extra-curricular club within the public schools; to discuss the outcomes of an afterschool/extra-curricular club designed specifically for students with disabilities; and to identify the benefits of RT involvement/support for students with disabilities in extracurricular activities.
(.3 CEUs) | CEU Session #27 | Yucca
Marti Murchison-Winterhalter, MBA, CTRS, RTC
Let strengths-based supervision help you develop a dream team. Whether you supervise therapists, assistants or interns you can accelerate your professional growth and maximize the impact of your department.
Participants will be able to: identify and apply fundamental skills of clinical supervision within their Recreational Therapy practice; utilize learning style information and strengths-based practices to improve their supervisory responsibilities; provide strengths-based feedback including cultural responsiveness within supervisory relationships; and evaluate ethical scenarios and choose responses consistent with American Therapeutic
Recreation Association’s Code of Ethics as well as the ATRA
Standards for the Practice of Therapeutic Recreation.
(.3 CEUs) | CEU Session #28 | Palo Verde
Thea Kavanaugh, CTRS
This session will demonstrate how leisure education can be a viable intervention for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to promote attainment of meaningful leisure experiences and autonomy. Further, this session will
(.3 CEUs) | CEU Session #29 | Saguaro
Sue Ellen Clark, CTRS
A fast paced, high energy, interactive program focusing on diseases that cause dementia, person centered care, the value of a resident, and a demonstration of two sensory stimulation programs.
Participants will: learn about the various types of dementia; adopt at least one person centered strategy in their own facility; and be able to set up and conduct “You’re A Classic” and/or the Stirring Up Memories program(s) in their own facility.
(.3 CEUs) | CEU Session #30 | Cholla
Leslie Goin, MS, CTRS and Erin Winecoff, CTRS
Typical treatment for depression focuses on reducing depressive symptoms. While this is essential in a psychiatric hospital, creating an additional dimension in healing and quality of life is possible. Learn about an alternative approach through Recreation Therapy that teaches, encourages and supports patients and staff members at a State Hospital to create happiness in their lives.
Participants will be able to: identify five building blocks that assist people to create happiness in their lives; identify five recreation therapy interventions that will help a client/patient create happiness; and identify the three segments of a person’s being and lifestyle that determine their personal happiness levels and set points.

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CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(.3 CEUs) | CEU Session #31 | Geronimo
Kelly Edens, CTRS and Nannette Vliet, M.Ed., CTRS
The use of iPad technology in TR practice will be discussed, combining two perspectives: a higher education approach of teaching students to evaluate apps for TR practice and a practitioner’s approach to achieving outcomes with iPads.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to: identify a minimum of three iPad apps that can be used in recreation therapy practice; identify at least three strategies for incorporating iPad technology into their TR practice; develop a method to evaluate iPad apps for application in their TR practice; and identify at least three resources for iPad applications in practice.
(.3 CEUs) | CEU Session #32 | Cochise
Lisa A. Pérez, MA, CTRS
Applicable techniques on how to assess and develop creative strategies to move one’s clients through the Transtheoretical
Model of Change during the pre-contemplation, contemplation and planning stages for positive behavior change.
Participants will be able to: assess the client/patient’s readiness for change, per the Transtheoretical Model; identify and develop creative strategies to assist the client to set goals; and develop creative decisional balance worksheets and mind map techniques as an intervention for motivational behavior change.
(Students only, please)
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Courtyard Pools
Beth A. Dietrich, Ed.D., CTRS and
Kelly Ramella, MA, CTRS
This water-based interactive student session will be held at the Hole-in-the-Wall River Ranch. Meet the presenters at the entrance and come prepared to participate in water related therapeutic interventions that focus on leadership and group facilitation skills.
Participants will be able to: learn and practice therapeutic recreation techniques and procedures; identify and select appropriate intervention techniques for selected treatment population; and demonstrate leadership and group facilitation skills.
VA INSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL SESSION
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Open only to VA Institute participants.
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #25 | Pueblo
Sharon Nichols, CTRS/L
This session will provide insights into CMS changes, specifically how to utilize the MDS 3.0 as a catalyst for “person-centered” care as well as offering examples of evidence-based interventions for persons living in VA Community Living
Centers. It is time for Recreational Therapy to be recognized as a dynamic and significant force in affirming individuals’ rights to be engaged in meaningful ways and be able to achieve their highest practicable level of health and well-being.
Participants will be able to: describe CMS changes that have a direct impact on RT services in VA Community Living Centers; identify at least three evidence-based interventions that can be applied with persons in VA Community Living Centers; and recognize approaches that will maximize opportunities for
VERA dollars.
3:30 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.
Hohokam Ballroom
VA INSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL SESSION
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Open only to VA Institute participants.
(.1 CEU) | CEU Session #33 | Pueblo
Kathleen J. Donlon, CCP, VHA-CM
This session will give an overview of those characteristics a
Recreation Therapist in the VA will benefit from possessing and exhibiting. Further, information will be given specific to career advancement, leadership, development, long-term professional behaviors and goals that will contribute to success as a VA employee working in the recreational therapy field.
Participants will be able to obtain an understanding of: the employee development programs within the VA to provide career advancement opportunities to VHA RT employees at every level of the organization; how the skill sets of a
Recreation Therapist can be successfully utilized to empower one to the next level of VHA leadership or positions; incorporating creativity, innovation, flexibility and stewardship in your VA career plans; and managing your career in the VA as a Recreation Therapist as your opportunity to move along the career continuum as a process, a continuous cycle, a Journey.
5:30 p.m. -
7:00 p.m.
President’s Casita
5:30 p.m. -
7:00 p.m.
Cholla

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 13
Hole in the Wall
Restaurant
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Come join the Annual
Recreational Therapy
Foundation (RTF) Friend-Raiser!
There will be light snacks offered, beverages, and full-meal service will be available for purchase. RTF will host a raffle of exciting prizes.
Tickets will be $5 per string. Live music will enhance this fun time of networking. There will be an onsite entrance fee per person. This is your chance to join the 100@100
Club!
SUNDAY • OCTOBER 14
6:00 a.m. -
7:00 a.m.
South Garden
Morning Yoga is scheduled for Sunday morning at 6:00 am on the basketball court located behind the Hole in the Wall
Restaurant. Interested participants are strongly encouraged to either pack a yoga mat or bring a blanket or towel with you to the event. In addition, participants should remember to dress comfortably, bring plenty of water and to apply sunscreen.
7:00 a.m. -
8:00 a.m.
Hohokam Ballroom
7:15 a.m. -
8:15 a.m.
Phoenix II
This strategic planning meeting is to discuss the future of the
RT journals with the editors of each journal, and the general RT audience.
7:30 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Anasazi Lobby
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #34 | Pueblo
Chris Uggiano, MA, TRS/CTRS, Shauna Smith, TRS/CTRS,
Jacqueline Kelley, MTA, CTRS and Heather Timins, CTRS
Participants will learn about the Wounded Warrior Project, its programs, grants, and how recreation therapy plays a vital role to warrior’s recovery and values of the unique military culture.
Participants will: be able to identify common resources and
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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
recreational therapy standards of programs with Wounded
Warrior Project; identify the unique military culture components and common disabilities to help create success when working with wounded service members; and learn about the guidelines used for grant applications with the Wounded Warrior Project
(WWP).
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #35 | Sonora
Jackie Breitenstein, MS, CTRS and
Virginia Martin, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, CCM
This presentation will outline interventions provided to individuals with SCI and/or ABI after discharging home to their communities following intensive inpatient and day program rehabilitation.
Participants will be able to: identify needs specific to clients in their home and community environment; identify appropriate interventions and strategies to overcoming barriers to community reintegration; and develop action plans to assist clients/patients in returning to community involvement postdischarge.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #36 | Saguaro
Donna L. V. Lozano, M.Ed., CTRS
Review and consideration of issues, trends and changes in the field and the impact of these on the training needed in the educational and internship settings of today’s TR/RT students.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to: identify current issues and trends in the field and their impact on the educational process; identify changes in the accreditation and certification procedures and the actual and potential impact of these on the internship process; and identify potential systemic changes to the internship process to support and facilitate efforts to strengthen the field.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #37 | Palo Verde
Marcia Carter, Re.D., CTRS and Norma Stumbo, Ph.D., CTRS
The results of a recent study on TR curricula in the US and
Canada will be presented. The session will discuss the current status of undergraduate and graduate curricula, data trends over time, and some surprising findings.
Participants will be able to comprehend the: current status of
TR curricula; longitudinal trends in TR curricula over time; and impact that these trends have on the TR profession.

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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #38 | Yucca
Wayne M. Pollock, Ph.D., CTRS
Discussion of the revised ATRA Code of Ethics; initiation of a profession-wide movement on the application of ethical principles and the stature of the CTRS in the workplace.
Participants will be able to verbally: identify a minimum of three ethical principles and their application in the workplace; identify three behaviors related to the ethical delivery of recreational therapy services; and state three conclusions related to the current stature of ethical practice in recreational therapy.
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
name at least one way that processing is connected to billable services; and participate and learn hands-on activities (at least three activities) that can aid in processing interventions in a variety of settings.
Part 1 of 2 (This session is a pre-requisite for Session #85.
Overnight homework assigned.) You must attend both parts of this session in order to earn CEUs.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #41 | Cochise
Laurie Reddick, MA, LRT/CTRS, CCLS and
Marcia Smith, MA, CTRS, HFS
These sessions will help participants identify functional outcomes associated with specific client needs. Participants will have hands-on practice for writing measurable functional outcome goals for client their population(s). Participants will be introduced to a model bridging this to colleagues in a department.
Participants will be able to: describe the rationale for writing functional outcome goals; identify three of the key components necessary to include when writing.
Part 1 of 4 • Must attend all 4 sessions to earn CEU credit
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #39 | Cholla
Thomas K. Skalko, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS, Peg Connolly, Ph.D.,
LRT/CTRS and Bryan P. McCormick, Ph.D., CTRS
This four-part seminar is designed to orient recreational therapy practitioners and educators about accreditation under the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) and the Committee on Accreditation of
Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE). In addition, participants will acquire knowledge of the standards and guidelines for recreational therapy accreditation, and procedures for seeking accreditation. Interested participants will gain knowledge needed to apply to be an accreditation visitor for the CARTE.
Following participation in the session, participants will be able to: describe the rationale for accreditation and at least three benefits of academic accreditation; describe the basic procedures for applying for accreditation and how to acquire materials for the application process; differentiate between a standard and a guideline and to identify key elements to determine compliance with CARTE Standards and Guidelines; identify the elements of the CARTE Procedures Manual and the use of the manual; and describe the process for becoming a
CARTE accreditation visitor.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #40 | Geronimo
Debbie Tiger, MS, CTRS
This interactive session will help professionals of all levels to assess their use of processing techniques and improve on those skills to help clients achieve their goals in treatment.
Participants will be able to: define at least two processing techniques that they can use in their setting to help clients connect interventions participated in to goal/objective areas;
10:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
Hohokam Ballroom
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
VA Institute • Open only to VA Institute participants
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #42 | Pueblo
Jessie Bennett, MS, CTRS
This session will give an overview of PTSD, Self-Determination
Theory (SDT), and how PTSD impacts veterans’ and their families’ self-determination. In addition, this session will discuss ways to increase feelings of self-determination for veterans and their families through specific recreational therapy programming based on SDT and current research. This session will also include examples of expected benefits of participating in a recreational therapy program designed specifically for the needs of Veterans and their families.
Upon completion of the session, participants will be able to: list three tenets of Self-Determination Theory; create three modifications for a current program to increase feelings of selfdetermination for Veterans and their families; and identify three positive benefits to programming for Veterans and their families based on Self-Determination Theory and current research.

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CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session 1 of 3
Credit can be given for each session separately
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #43 | Sonora
Susan B. Rossi, MNpS, CTRS
Participants will learn how to develop innovative and progressive recreation opportunities to successfully support the needs and interests of individuals with disabilities who seek to participate in competitive sport experiences as a component of therapeutic recreation continuum.
Participants will: increase awareness of the recreation and sport opportunities available for individuals with physical and visual impairments; gain awareness of the characteristics of individuals who participate in Paralympic sports in order to provide appropriate recreational opportunities; understand how to use sports as a rehabilitative modality and intervention within the therapeutic recreation process; and learn how the continuum of therapeutic recreation services can be applied to guide and support Paralympic athletes.
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #45 | Palo Verde
Jennifer L. Hinton, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS and Robert Crow, Ph.D.
RT/TR curriculum is a labyrinth of goals for the profession with
KSAs interwoven. Then, we hear from our universities that we must also meet a Quality Enhancement Plan. Come to this interactive session and find ways of working with the instructional developer/ designer on your campus to intertwine quality enhancement initiatives into RT/TR content.
Participants will: be able to identify the different quality enhancement initiatives that are taking place nationwide on different campuses; able to identify different examples of projects on which an instructional developer and an RT worked to intertwine a university Quality Enhancement Plan and the
CARTE standards to create projects that provided skills and abilities for students that met both sets of standards (with grading rubrics); and engage in small group discussion to generate potential projects that align with their unique quality enhancement plans on that have been implemented on their respective campuses.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #44 | Yucca
Bob Riley, Ph.D., CTRS and John Shank, Ed.D., CTRS
This session provides an overview of the role and function of
NCTRC specialty certification and the potential for dovetailing this form of advanced credentialing with Master’s degree training in recreational therapy. Topics will include current state of degree attainment, degree design, and potential options for incorporating specialty certification into existing RT graduate programs. Session will also explore the pros and cons of master’s degree training as the entry level degree for national credentialing.
Participants will: be able to describe rationale and requirements for specialty certification; be able to describe the current status of graduate (Master’s degree) education in TR/RT; be able to articulate the interrelatedness between specialty certification and graduate education; demonstrate understanding of how
NCTRC specialty certification can facilitate the expansion of graduate degree development within the field of recreational therapy; and be able to articulate several issues challenging the future of the profession and the pros and cons of master’s degree training as the entry level degree for national credentialing.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #46 | Saguaro
Leandra Bedini, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS
With the predicted “boom” of older adults, family caregivers will likely experience physical/psychological stress. This session will demonstrate how leisure can improve the health of family caregivers and offer strategies for CTRSs to institute programs for this population.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to: state facts about the impact of leisure on family caregivers’ health and quality of life; list individual barriers to providing leisure opportunities to caregivers in recreation therapy in medical and community programs; and state specific strategies to negotiate the barriers to providing leisure to caregivers in your RT programs.
Part 2 of 4 • Must attend all 4 sessions to earn CEU credit
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #47 | Cholla
Thomas K. Skalko, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS, Peg Connolly, Ph.D.,
LRT/CTRS and Bryan P. McCormick, Ph.D., CTRS
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CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #48 | Geronimo
Shannon Matson, CTRS, Alicia Gonzales, CTRS, ADC and Jonathan Tang, BS
Implementing modern technology as a therapeutic recreation approach will increase client/patient outcomes. Modern technology expands the client’s potential in the following areas:
Communication/Social Skills, Cognitive Thinking, Functional
Skills, Positive Lifestyles, Positive Decision-making, and independence.
Participants will be able to: identify three different therapeutic applications when implementing today’s technology; identify three benefits of modern technology as a therapeutic recreation approach; and know three different methods to implement the technology in different organizations.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #49 | Cochise
Jennifer Rogers, MS, CCLS, CTRS
This presentation will provide both assessment and intervention strategies, from a developmental perspective, on how to support children of all ages facing end-of-life.
Participants will be able to: define key assessment components
“through the eyes of a child” facing end-of-life; identify appropriate developmental understanding and responses, for children ages birth to 18 years, facing end-of-life; and identify potential intervention strategies, and demonstrate their understanding, by engaging in an activity themselves during the educational session.
Noon - 2:00 p.m. • Anasazi Ballroom
SUNDAY • OCTOBER 14
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Session 2 of 3
Credit can be given for each session separately.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #52 | Sonora
Lane Gram, CTRS
Participants will learn how to capitalize on available community resources, develop partnerships, effectively recruit and train athletes with disabilities as well as organize local and national events to develop a successful adaptive sports and recreation program as part of the therapeutic recreation continuum.
Participants will: identify community resources for funding and support; identify ways to develop partnerships with schools, local organizations, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and local therapists; learn how to effectively train participants through comprehensive assessment procedures, program planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation…the APIE process; understand how to plan and organize recreational services and events geared toward individuals with disabilities such as leagues and tournaments; and gain knowledge of how participants are assessed for adaptive equipment needs and how to make appropriate equipment modifications.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #53 | Yucca
Brigid Lyons, CTRS and Rhonda Nelson, Ph.D., CTRS
This session introduces technology for engaging individuals of diverse ages and health conditions in music making activities.
A specific TR protocol, pilot study results and programming suggestions will be presented.
Following this session, participants will be able to: discuss the benefits of technology based music making as a recreational activity for people with disabilities; identify TR goals that can be addressed by using a technology based music making system (the Beamz); and describe a variety of activities that can be performed using this technology.
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #51 | Pueblo
Cindy Rhodes, CTRS
Utilizing specially trained dogs in conjunction with Exposure
Therapy is a new and promising method of treating PTSD symptoms. Learn how Recreational Therapists can implement this modality of treatment.
Participants will be able to: identify a minimum of three common symptoms of PTSD; explain the philosophy of
Exposure Therapy; and list three of the benefits of utilizing
Animal-Assisted Therapy in conjunction with Exposure Therapy in the treatment of PTSD.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #54 | Palo Verde
Dan Ferguson, Ph.D., CTRS, Susan Sunden, M.Ed., CTRS and Randy Wyble, MS, CTRS
This session will engage participants in a critical examination of the benefits of international educational experiences related to both the participants and the profession.
Participants will be able to: identify benefits for TR students who participate in international educational experiences; identify benefits that international educational experiences provide the TR profession; and identify possible scenarios for further expansion of international educational opportunities.

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 14
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #55 | Saguaro
Nancy E. Richeson, Ph.D., CTRS
This session will provide the CTRS with an understanding of what Active Aging means for older adults residing in long-term care facilities. The Comprehensive Process Model of
Engagement will be presented to guide the CTRS to provide interventions that enhance physical and psychosocial needs, thus enhancing health and well-being. Collecting engagement data rather than participation data, using the BANDI-RT will be highlighted.
The participant will: articulate what Active Aging means for older adults residing in long-term care facilities; be able to articulate the Comprehensive Process Model of Engagement; be able to understand the difference between engagement and participation data; and understand how to use the BANDI-
RT to collect engagement data.
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
population. It will also explore recreational therapy goals and ideas for interventions to meet the unique goals of these patients. This session will also address ideas for reintegration back into the community after acute rehabilitation.
Participants will: be able to discuss diagnoses that would be classified as pediatric rehabilitation; be able to discuss the physical, emotional, social, behavioral, and communication needs of pediatric rehabilitation patients; be able to discuss specific obstacles in working with this patient population; develop goals to meet the desired physical, emotional, social, behavioral, and communication outcomes desired for these patients; leave the session with a wide variety of ideas of specific interventions to meet the goals of this patient population; learn how to use an open playroom or teen room to be able to meet the specific goals of pediatric rehabilitation patients; and leave the session with ideas of how to assist patients with transition back into the community following acute rehabilitation.
3:30 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.
New Location – Anasazi Lobby
Part 3 of 4 • Must attend all 4 sessions to earn CEU credit
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #56 | Cholla
Thomas K. Skalko, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS, Peg Connolly, Ph.D.,
LRT/CTRS and Bryan P. McCormick, Ph.D., CTRS
Session details can be found in CEU Session #39.
CEUs not applicable; student session | Geronimo
Ramon B. Zabriskie, Ph.D., TRS, CTRS and
Michael Sutherland, M.Ed., CTRS, CBIS
This session is for students and will be comprised of a panel of professionals in the field that work in different settings and with different populations (ie. Mental Health, Long Term Care/
Aging, Physical Medicine, Private Practice, VA, etc…). Panel members will present a basic overview of a day in their professional life and then will take questions from the attendees and moderators. Come join our discussion.
Participants will be able to: identify at least three characteristics of professional practice; identify two differences in hospital/facility based practice and home-based practice; and further clarify and evaluate their position regarding what area of practice they will choose to pursue.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #57 | Cochise
Jana L. Teagle, CTRS, CCLS, CBIS
This session describes the specific needs of pediatric rehabilitation patients, as well as obstacles of working with this
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
VA Institute • Open only to VA Institute participants
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #58 | Pueblo
Julie Gaffney Effron, CTRS, Kathleen Donlon, CCP, VHA-CM,
Barbara Parker, CTRS, Jane Shallberg and Marie Brennan
The first part of this session will provide the CTRS with the opportunity to receive important information of the Who, What and How of Grant Writing. Participants will learn how to develop and write grants like a Pro. Information will also be provided on how to deal with the VA’s red tape to vendorize consultant to provide innovative programming to our veterans.
The second part will be a panel presentation on how to increase my innovative programming through grants.
Discussion may include such successful grants as the Use of
Tibetan Singing Bowls, Bay Pine’s VA’s Walk With Ease Grant from the Florida Department of Health, Expressive Arts, Equine
Therapy and much more. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Tibetan Singing Bowl demonstration.
Therapeutic Recreation program development, implementation and therapeutic outcomes will be discussed. The last part of the session will be discussion of resources available in your community and empowering the CTRS to provide innovative therapeutic recreation programs.
Participants will: identify three key components of successful grant writing, identify what is necessary to authorize a government approved vendor, be able state an understanding of how to identify possible grant sources for funding, and be
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SUNDAY • OCTOBER 14
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
provided with experimental opportunity to experience the
Tibetan Healing Bowls in which music, sound and vibration are used as an integral part of the treatment process.
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
make oneself a competitive job applicant; and identify characteristics of the Generation Y young professional and the challenges they can create in the work place.
Session 3 of 3
Credit can be given for each session separately
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #59 | Sonora
Lane Gram, CTRS, Susan B. Rossi, MNpS, CTRS, Katie
Holloway, CTRS and Panel of Paralympic Athletes
Athletes with physical disabilities share their personal experiences related to training for participation in competitive sports and explain the value and importance recreational therapy played their recovery and rehabilitative process.
Participants will: understand how participation in competitive sports benefitted the athletes recovery and rehabilitation process and overall wellbeing; gain awareness of personal and societal barriers individuals with disabilities face when participating in competitive sports; gain knowledge of the effective training interventions, activity modifications, and adaptive equipment needs in order to provide individualizing recreational services to individuals with disabilities; and understand how therapeutic recreation services assists individuals with disabilities return to active leisure participation.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #60 | Yucca
Susan Kaufer, CTRS and Robin McNeal, CTRS
This session provides an in depth coverage of the NCTRC
Certification Standards. It will include the requirements for application, application process, exam information, and requirements to maintain your certification.
Participants will: be able to describe the NCTRC Certification
Standards; be able to describe the application process for
Professional Eligibility; and demonstrate awareness of the
NCTRC Exam.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #61 | Palo Verde
Betsy Kennedy, Ed.M., CTRS
This session will address the challenges new RT professionals are facing in the workplace. Topics to be discussed include; certification changes, internship application, and the
Generation Y young professional. Focus will be given to job searching and how to make yourself stand out in a competitive job market.
Participants will: understand the implications of RT academic preparation and internship application in preparing for the workplace; discuss job search challenges, and identify ways to
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #62 | Saguaro
Kenneth E. Mobily, Ph.D., CTRS
The presentation describes consequences of falls, need for exercise with older adults and recommendations for exercise.
Motivating seniors to exercise is discussed along with screening and assessment of functional status.
Participants will be able to: identify CDC recommendations for exercise for older adults; name two methods for motivating older adults to exercise; and describe methods for assessing upper and lower extremity strength among older adults.
Part 4 of 4 • Must attend all 4 sessions to earn CEU credit
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #63 | Cholla
Thomas K. Skalko, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS, Peg Connolly, Ph.D.,
LRT/CTRS and Bryan P. McCormick, Ph.D., CTRS
Session details can be found in CEU Session #39.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #64 | Geronimo
Michael Sutherland, M.Ed., CTRS, CBIS and Jana Teagle, CTRS, CCLS, CBIS
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game using GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches. It can be a great way to exercise, socialize, enjoy emotional well-being, increase self-esteem, challenge thinking skills, and address safety awareness and mobility. It can be used as a wonderful therapeutic tool in a variety of settings with people of nearly any age and skill level.
Participants will be able to: demonstrate use of activity analysis to understand functional components of geocaching as they relate to client-based outcomes; identify three functional, cognitive-based outcomes, which can be achieved using geocaching; identify three functional, physical-based outcomes, which can be achieved using geocaching; identify three functional, social-based outcomes, which can be achieved using geocaching; identify three functional, emotional-based outcomes, which can be achieved using geocaching; describe the use of geocaching as a community reintegration activity by generalizing three geocaching-related activities to other community skills; and identify three skill areas in which geocaching could help improve with their own client population.

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 14
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #65 | Cochise
Lisa Mische-Lawson, Ph.D., CTRS
This session describes the development and implementation of a swimming program, including funding, recruiting, program management and program evaluation.
Participants will understand: the unique challenges of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), particularly how they relate to swimming; how the unique contributions of different disciplines in program development for children with ASDs; and the steps of program development, including obtaining funding, program management and program evaluation.
MONDAY • OCTOBER 15
6:00 a.m. -
7:00 a.m.
Meet at the Wagonwheel outside the Hole in the Wall Restaurant
Join us for a Sunrise Hike in the beautiful Sonoran desert’s Dreamy
Draw Mountain Reserve located adjacent to the host hotel. The sunrise hikes are scheduled to depart from the Covered Wagon at the Hole in the Wall
Restaurant on Saturday and
Monday mornings at 6:00 am. Interested hikers need to be prepared by ensuring they have appropriate shoes, a water bottle or hydration pack, sunscreen lotion, a hat, and/or sunglasses. The sunrise hike will follow a moderate trail that has rugged terrain with loose rocks and 2-3 challenging climbs covering approximately 2.5 miles. Although the morning temperatures should be mild, the desert sun can be misleading to visitors.
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7:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Anasazi Lobby
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Meet at Geronimo immediately following Session #64
Join Mike Sutherland and Jana Teagle as they lead participants on a geocaching experience through the
Sonoran Desert. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, hat and sunglasses, bring plenty of water in your pack, and apply sunscreen. Departing from the Geronimo at the conclusion of Session #64 , be prepared to move rather quickly through a moderate trail.
5:30 p.m. - ATRA & NCTRC Boards Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Phoenix II
6:30 p.m. - ASTRA Membership Meeting
7:00 p.m.
OFFSITE: Aunt Chilada’s
7:00 p.m. • OFFSITE: Aunt Chilada’s
Kick up a great time at the ASTRA Host
Social Event to be held at Aunt
Chilada’s Mexican
Restaurant (7330 North
Dreamy Draw Drive right across the parking lot from the resort).
There will be food, fun, music, and more!
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy southwestern hospitality in the Wild,
Wild West!
G E N E R A L S E S S I O N
Working Breakfast | Anasazi Ballroom
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #66
Diane Skalko, MS, LRT/CTRS, Bryan McCormick, Ph.D.,
CTRS and Shay Dawson, MA, CTRS
This session will identify the different functions of ATRA,
CARTE, and NCTRC as well as inform the membership how these national organizations match up with other national organization within the Allied Health field. The session will also describe the current challenges each entity faces as well as describe the future goals and action plans for the immediate three to five year future.
Participants will: understand the importance of credentialing (e.g., certification, recertification, licensure) and how professional development and educational preparation can support credentialing efforts; understand the importance of standardized curriculum and educational preparation and how they contribute to professional development and consumer protection; and understand the importance of professional development and how it contributes to maintaining and upgrading professional competencies.

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MONDAY • OCTOBER 15
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
9:00 am - 10:30 am
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
9:00 am - 10:30 am
VA Institute • Open only to VA Institute participants
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #67 | Pueblo
Larry Long, MBA, CTRS
Join this discussion for up-to-date information regarding issues facing VA recreation therapy and creative arts therapy professionals.
At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to: list three strategic terms in the VHA Operation Plan; describe two issues which impacts VA Recreation/Creative Arts professionals; and list three things that VA Recreation/Creative
Arts professionals can contribute to improve healthcare for
Veterans and their families.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #99 | Palo Verde
Jim Barrett, MS, TRS/CTRS and Marcia Smith, MA, CTRS, HFS
This presentation will give participants the rationale for proposed changes to the ATRA Standards of Practice based on the ATRA definition of Recreational Therapy and the CMS definition of Active Treatment.
It is recommended that participants bring their copy of the ATRA SOP/SAG Manual to make the session more meaningful.
Participants will be able to: understand the change of the ATRA definition from a definition of therapeutic recreation to a definition of recreational therapy that presents a need for revisions to the standards of practice, understand changes in standards and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies that present a need for revisions to standards one and six of the Standards of Practice; and, understand how related definitions and literature influence how recreational therapists practice and support the need for revisions to the
Standard of Practice (i.e., CMS definition of active treatment).
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #68 | Sonora
David J. Lee, MS, CTRS/L and Collin Laflamme
Children and adults with a brittle bone disease are often excluded from school and personal recreational interests. We will focus on select recreation programs and how to safely increase and support recreation participation for individuals with bone disorders.
Attendees will be able to: identify the eight types of
Osteogenesis Imperfecta; use strategies to maintain a safe environment when involved in the clients’ activities; and learn about different adaptive equipment and their clients potential in school and personal recreational pursuits.
Part 1 of 2
Must attend both sessions to earn CEU credit
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #69 | Yucca
Sharon Nichols, CTRS/L and
Mary Ann Keogh Hoss, Ph.D., CTRS, FACHE, FDRT
This session will acquaint the CTRS with new trends in healthcare. It provides a basis for identifying the profession in a new light. This session will include a focus on access, cost and quality.
Participants will be able to: identify at least three healthcare trends; describe potential service delivery models; and recognize two rebranding opportunities.
Part 1 of 4 • Must attend all 4 sessions to earn CEU credit
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #71 | Saguaro
Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, GNP, ARNP
This session will provide instruction on DPG assessment tools and four interventions with strong efficacy: Health Promotion course for early stage dementia, Brain Fitness, Coping Skills for people with mild – moderate dementia, and guided imagery for the restless. The session will be interactive and participants will be expected to participate in the learning activities being presented.
Participants will be able to: proficiently assess another person using the MMSE, GDS, and one other advanced dementia scale; establish an early stage intervention program for early stage participants based on best practice research; design
Brain Fitness and Coping Skills sessions for participants based on level of function; and operationalize a dementia relaxation intervention for persons with moderate to advanced symptoms.

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MONDAY • OCTOBER 15
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #72 | Cochise
(Must attend all sessions included in each Part to receive CEU credit)
9:00 a.m. -
9:30 a.m.
Lisa Mische Lawson, Ph.D., CTRS
9:30 a.m. -
10:00 a.m.
Melissa H. D’Eloia, Ph.D., CTRS and
Jamie Hoffman, MS, CTRS
10:00 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
Jeff Witman, Ed.D., CTRS and
Mary Ligon, Ph.D., CTRS
At the conclusion of this session participants will be able to: explain what the 4MAT system of teaching and learning is founded upon and how it can be used when the CTRS is
“wearing” her/his Leisure Educator hat; explain how the 4MAT system can be used when applying the leisure education component of their comprehensive services such as teaching clients appropriate leisure skills and abilities geared toward their particular needs; and develop a sample lesson plan for teaching a leisure education or recreation activity based upon the 4MAT system.
10:30 a.m. -
11:00 a.m.
Anasazi Lobby
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #75 | Sonora
Nancy McFarlane, CTRS
This session introduces Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, an evidenced-based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies mixed with commitment and behavior-change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility.
Participants will be able to: identify four core aspects to many problems as identified by ACT; identify three healthy alternatives in ACT to the above identified problems; and identify six core principles to develop psychological flexibility
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #73 | Geronimo
Rhonda Nelson, Ph.D., CTRS
Paper folding is a modality that can be used to address a variety of treatment goals. This interactive session will describe the evolution of origami as an art form and provide programming ideas and resources for recreation therapists.
Following this session, participants will be able to: describe physical, cognitive and social skills that can be addressed through the use of paper folding in TR sessions; demonstrate basic paper folds appropriate for use in TR treatment sessions; and identify resources for paper folding programming ideas and supplies.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #76 | Pueblo
Sarah Homan, BS, CTRS and Suzanne Hogue, BS, CTRS
A creative and individual approach utilizing compensatory strategies and community resources to overcome the barriers and struggles facing individuals with brain injuries in returning to community based activities.
Participants will be able to: identify terminology used to document Community Re-entry treatment; identify six core
Community Re-entry assessment areas; and identify common compensatory strategies recommended for people with brain injuries.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #74 | Cholla
Charles “Chuck” Killingsworth, Ph.D., CTRS
The session will, using a 4Matted approach, introduce the participants to the 4MAT system of teaching & learning developed by Dr. Bernice McCarthy and explained in her book
“About Learning.” Attendees will actually experience the 4MAT system as it will be the format used by the presenter to do the introduction to it. Further, attendees will explore how they might be able to use a 4MAT system when teaching their clients leisure activities and concepts.
Part 2 of 2
Must attend both sessions to earn CEU credit
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #77 | Yucca
Sharon Nichols, CTRS/L and Mary Ann Keogh
Hoss, Ph.D., CTRS, FACHE, FDRT
Session details can be found in CEU Session #69.

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MONDAY • OCTOBER 15
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #78 | Palo Verde
Ariel Rodríguez, Ph.D.
The purpose of this session is to aid Recreation Therapy professionals in their service provisions to individual with disabilities of Latin American descent.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to: describe the cultural context of the dominant Latin American cultures living in the U.S.; identify various cultural competencies when working with individuals of Latin American descent in various
Recreation Therapy contexts; and describe key issues throughout Recreation Therapy service provision processes including evaluations and interventions in relation to individuals of Latin American descent.
Part 2 of 4 • Must attend all 4 sessions to earn CEU credit
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #79 | Saguaro
Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, GNP, ARNP
Session details can be found in CEU Session #71.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #81 | Geronimo
Leandra Bedini, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS
This session will offer a rationale for using magic as an outcome-based, therapeutic intervention in TR, by teaching magic tricks used to address specific therapeutic goals for different disability groups.
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to: state a cogent rationale for using magic as an outcome-based, therapeutic intervention in recreation therapy; perform at least four magic tricks; and state at least one adaptation per trick.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #82 | Cholla
Beth A. Dietrich, Ed.D., CTRS, AFAA and
Kelly Ramella, MA, CTRS
This interactive session will review the characteristics of an internship using effective integrated learning experience.
Facilitate a discussion on ways to improve the student internship experience to focus on competency based evaluations.
Participants will be able to: identify the characteristics of a quality internship experience and the principles of work integrated learning; develop internship experiences that involve active learning and transfer of knowledge and skills that can be measured using competency-based assessment methods; and identify the key qualities of an effective internship program that meets NCTRC guidelines and focuses on the Therapeutic Recreation Process (Assessment, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation).
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #80 | Cochise
(Must attend all sessions included in each Part to receive CEU credit)
11:00 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.
Cara Gray, MS, CTRS and Marieke Van
Puymbroeck, Ph.D., CTRS
11:30 a.m. -
Noon
Jasmine Townsend, MS, CTRS and
Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Ph.D., CTRS
Noon -
12:30 p.m.
Cecilia Rider, MS, CTRS and
Joan Parchem Joyce, MS, CTRS
12:30 p.m. -
2:00 p.m.
With two great restaurants located onsite and a multitude of choices nearby, you should have no problem finding something tasty to eat. If you want to stay at the resort, give Rico’s
American Grill or Hole in the Wall a try. If you want to venture out, review the options of Where to Eat on the Greater Phoenix
Convention & Visitors Bureau website. Note that the host committee is securing discounts for attendees at local establishments; more information will be available soon.
© Greater Phoenix CVB
12:30 p.m. -
2:00 p.m.
Cochise
This is the first time a practice poster session will be held at
ATRA Annual Conference. The primary purpose for practice poster presentations is to showcase intervention programs that produce outcomes. During the poster session, attendees will circulate among the displays, talking informally with presenters.
12:30 p.m. -
2:00 p.m.
Phoenix I

MONDAY • OCTOBER 15
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Part 1 of 2 • Must attend both sessions to earn CEU credit.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #83 | Yucca
Debbie Robinson, MS, CTRS/L
We all lead busy lives and many times our sleep suffers for it.
Join us to learn about sleep, how sleep deficits can exacerbate illnesses, and strategies to improve sleep quality that we can teach and role model to patients.
At the conclusion of the session participants will be able to: state three environmental strategies to support restful sleep; describe basic mechanisms involved in sleep; and state three health conditions that can be significantly impacted by poor sleep quality.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #84 | Sonora
Peg Connolly, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS
Assessment is a primary responsibility of RTs, but few use standardized tools that are reliable and valid. This session presents valid and reliable assessments that are free and can be delivered and scored in 20 minutes or less. Tools address quality of life, stress, depression, anxiety, and other major problems treated in RT.
Following participation in the session, participants will be able to: describe the clinical assessment purpose, process and function in recreational therapy; identify key clinical problems assessed in clients and relevant standardized assessments applicable to RT populations; identify at least five standardized assessments appropriate to RT practice; and define the benefits of using standardized assessments in clinical practice to determine client outcome measures from RT treatments.
Part 2 of 2 (Participants must attend Session #41, the pre-requisite to this session, in order to receive full CEU credit. Overnight homework assigned.)
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #85 | Pueblo
Laurie Reddick, MA, LRT/CTRS, CCLS and
Marcia Smith, MA, CTRS, HFS
Session details can be found in CEU Session #41.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #86 | Palo Verde
Cynthia Carruthers, Ph.D., CTRS and
Colleen Deyell Hood, Ph.D., CTRS [confirmation pending]
This session will address the contributions of therapist
Part 3 of 4
Must attend all 4 sessions to earn CEU credit
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #87 | Saguaro
Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, GNP, ARNP
Session details can be found in CEU Session #71.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #88 | Cochise
(Must attend all sessions included in each Part to receive CEU credit)
2:00 p.m. -
2:30 p.m.
Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Ph.D., CTRS,
Rachel Swinford, MS, Arlene A. Schmid,
Ph.D., OTR, Nancy Schalk, E-RYT 500 and
Cara N. Gray, MS, CTRS
2:30 p.m. -
3:00 p.m.
Jessie Bennett, MS, CTRS and
Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Ph.D., CTRS
3:00 p.m. -
3:30 p.m.
Lyn G. Litchke, Ph.D., CTRS
23 mindfulness to professional well-being, the role of mindfulness in enhancing therapeutic relationships, and techniques for cultivating greater mindfulness and therapeutic presence.
Participants will be able to: identify the ways in which therapist mindfulness contributes to effective therapeutic recreation practice; articulate the mechanisms through which therapist mindfulness enhances the therapeutic relationship and client outcomes; and discuss techniques for cultivating greater mindfulness and therapeutic presence in therapeutic recreation practice.

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MONDAY • OCTOBER 15
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #89 | Geronimo
Kelley Marrale, LRT/CTRS, BCB and Rose Gray, LRT/CTRS
This session will explore evidence-based interventions for persons diagnosed with an eating disorder. Goals, objectives, and outcomes of each intervention along with facilitation techniques and group dynamics will also be addressed.
Participants will: participate in at least two interventions applicable to patients diagnosed with an eating disorder; identify at least three outcomes for interventions discussed; and identify three general facilitation techniques used in a group setting with patients diagnosed with an eating disorder.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #90 | Cholla
Elizabeth Kemeny, Ph.D., CTRS and Cassandra McMinn, CTRS
Evidence-based practice in marketing uses outcome evaluation research to craft a message for different community sectors.
Participants will apply outcomes evaluation research methods to their own marketing scenarios and consumers.
The participant will: list best practices in marketing therapeutic recreation services; describe outcome evaluation research guidelines and strategies; and apply strategies and guidelines to specific therapeutic recreation scenarios.
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm and clients; and three ways in which TR can positively impact individuals living with MS in their particular employment setting.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #70 | Palo Verde
Thomas K. Skalko, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS, Bryan McCormick, Ph.D.,
CTRS and Debbie Pate, MS, CTRS/R
This session will provide an overview of the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) proposed by the World Health Organization. An understanding of the ICF and its application in recreational therapy services will be addressed. An update on the Procedural Manual and
Guide for a Standardized Application of the ICF will be discussed.
Upon completion of this session, participants will: demonstrate understanding of the rationale for the ICF; demonstrate an understanding of the framework for the ICF; and be able to identify at least two ways to implement the ICF into RT practice.
3:30 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.
Anasazi Lobby
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Part 2 of 2
(Must attend both sessions to earn CEU credit.)
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #91 | Yucca
Debbie Robinson, MS, CTRS/L
Session details can be found in CEU Session #83.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #93 | Pueblo
Susan Kaufer, CTRS and Robin McNeal, CTRS
This session provides an in depth coverage of recertification standards and requirements. Continuing education and professional experience will be described in detail. This session will also introduce the NCTRC Specialty Certification Program that was developed to formally recognize CTRSs who have acquired advanced knowledge and experience in specific practice settings.
Participants attending this session will be able to: describe the
NCTRC CTRS recertification standards including the two components, interpretive guidelines and necessary hours required for recertification; comprehend and describe the purpose of the Specialty Certification Program, including the entry qualifications and application process; and comprehend and describe the recertification requirements of the Specialty
Certification program as related to the existing NCTRC
Recertification Program.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #92 | Sonora
Jennifer Frye, MS, CTRS/L
Working with clients with MS can be challenging due to the varying components of this complex diagnosis. Come and better understand MS and the role of TR within this population.
Participants will be able to name: the four types of MS; three additional national resources available for both professionals

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MONDAY • OCTOBER 15
CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (cont.)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm basic safety rules for aromatherapy; and identify the basic tools/equipment required for aromatherapy.
Part 4 of 4
(Must attend all four sessions to earn CEU credit.)
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #95 | Saguaro
Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MS, GNP, ARNP
Session details can be found in CEU Session #71.
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #96 | Cochise
(Must attend all sessions included in each Part to receive CEU credit)
4:00 p.m. -
4:30 p.m.
John W. Shank, Ed.D., CTRS and Emily S.
Messina, Ph.D., CTRS
4:30 p.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Gretchen Snethen, Ph.D., LRT/CTRS and
Rachel L. Smith, MS
5:00 p.m. -
5:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Kemeny, Ph.D., CTRS, Robert
Arnhold, Ph.D [pending confirmation],
Janelle Krantz and Kaitlyn Daly [pending confirmation]
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #98 | Cholla
Nancy McFarlane, CTRS and Lauren Loos, MA, LPC
Horses have been our stalwart companions for thousands of years. We have relied on their physical strength and endurance to carry us and our burdens. We now know that physical strength is just the beginning of what these beautiful creatures have to offer. Due to their amazing EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE, the horse has grown in standing as a partner in personal growth, psychotherapy and leadership. In this session we will describe and illustrate how Equine Facilitated
Learning (EFL) and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) can enhance the well being and capability of humans in their personal and communal endeavors. Direct application of EFL and EFP to the practice of RT/TR will be incorporated.
Participants will: learn definitions associated with equine collaboration (EFL, EFP, EAL, EAP, etc.) and how partnership with horses has evolved in recent years; introduce the EPONA model for Equine Facilitated Learning; identify how elements of herd behavior inform us as humans; learn specific strategies for using our human emotions as information to use in our daily interactions; learn the difference between predatory and nonpredatory power as well as how to introduce these concepts in your daily interactions; and identify how EFL relates to
Functional Knowledge and application to Practice of TR/RT.
See you in Chattanooga and Pittsburgh in 2013!
(.15 CEUs) | CEU Session #97 | Geronimo
Rosalind O’Neil, CTRS and Eric Jones, CTRS
What Aromatherapy is, the therapeutic benefits along with the functions, applications, and safety precautions of essential oils.
Improving the quality of life through Aromatherapy is a must for any program!
Participants will be able to: choose a basic essential oil to treat a diagnosis (i.e., Lavender for pain management); identify the
TUESDAY • OCTOBER 16
8:00 a.m. -
Noon
Gila

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MEETINGS AT A GLANCE
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ATRA Board Meeting | Yucca
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
ATRA Membership Meeting | Anasazi Ballroom
NART Meeting | Phoenix I (Attendance is by invitation only.)
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
NCTRC Certificants’ Meeting | Sonora
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ATRA Past Presidents’ Meeting | President’s Casita
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Strategic Planning Meeting | Phoenix II
ATRA Working Luncheon | Anasazi Ballroom
ATRA & NCTRC Boards Meeting | Phoenix I
ASTRA Membership Meeting | OFFSITE: Aunt Chilada’s
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
ATRA Working Breakfast | Anasazi Ballroom
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ATRA, NCTRC, CARTE Executive Committees Meeting | Phoenix I
8:00 a.m. - Noon ATRA Board Meeting | Gila
GETTING AROUND AT CONFERENCE

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CALL FOR PAPERS
ATRA will be hosting the 2013 Mid-Year Professional Issues
Forum in the progressive and beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Please join us for an educational and stimulating opportunity for
“River of Change, Mountain of Opportunities” March 10-12,
2013. This will be an exciting place for recreational therapists, students, educators and other allied health professionals from around the world to share in creative endeavors in advancing the practice of recreational therapy.
Important topics for individual sessions: New Treatment,
Interventions and Strategies; Development of Recreational
Therapy Competencies; Critical Thinking for the Future of the
Profession; Involvement in Research and Outcomes
Measurement; Access to and Advocacy of the Profession;
Curriculum Development and Higher Education; and Evidence-
Based Practice and Outcomes.
Educational sessions are presented in individual concurrent sessions, selected from proposals submitted in response to this
Call for Presentations by a blind peer review (anonymous author). 90- and 180-minute sessions are available as well as full-day or half-day pre-conference intensives. Topics address issues facing professionals including public policy, treatment interventions and management issues.
For Speakers: Speakers will be offered a partial waiver of conference registration. Waivers are awarded on the basis of a
90-minute session, and will be divided among the number of presenters for each session. Speakers will pay for their own meals, lodging, transportation, CEUs, handouts and registration (minus the waiver). Speakers are requested to provide fifty copies of handouts at their session for conference attendees.
The purpose of ATRA’s conference is to :
1. Provide quality educational sessions to meet professional development requirements.
2. Strengthen relationships and understanding of client and professionals’ needs/priorities.
3. Contribute to the knowledge and skills of professionals.
4. Enhance recreational therapy practice by equipping professionals, students and educators with innovative program and treatment interventions.
5. Celebrate the contribution of individual members and ATRA to the advancement and development of the recreational therapy profession.
Acceptance of Presentations: The Program Committee will review completed proposals, with presenters notified of their status via email in January 2013. To ensure quality outcomes of the ATRA Conference, presenters will be chosen based on experience with facilitation of professional sessions and ability to demonstrate expertise or competence in the area to be presented. Sessions not previously presented are particularly encouraged, as well as sessions that engage and involve participants. Submissions will be acknowledged via email. For detailed instructions regarding tagging emails with MS
Outlook, contact our office.
NCTRC CEU Pre-Approval
All sessions submitted for the 2013 ATRA Mid-Year Conference will be evaluated by a review committee as part of the
ATRA/NCTRC process continuing education pre-approval.
The purpose of the CEU Pre-approval Program is to improve services to CTRSs seeking to complete recertification requirements by assuring that potential ATRA CEU opportunities are approved by NCTRC prior to enrollment.
It is envisioned that the CEU Pre-approval Program will result in an improved level of CEU related offerings and ultimately will expand the depth of critical knowledge gained via the NCTRC recertification process. As a result of the CEU pre-approval process, the review committee will evaluate all proposed sessions based upon title, learning objectives, and session outline to make certain that the content of the session includes direct reference to the NCTRC Job Analysis Knowledge Areas and the therapeutic recreation process. Experiential skill-based sessions must be intervention-based and the majority of the session content must include application to the therapeutic recreation process. Presenters will be notified if their session proposal has received CEU pre-approval. An appeal process is available for those sessions that are denied CEU pre-approval.
Proposal Format: All information MUST be included for consideration:
Page 1: Cover page
1. Title of session: Limit of ten words.
2. Speakers: Include name, credentials, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address(es).
3. Professional vitae or resume and bio for each presenter: three page maximum highlighting competency.
4. Indicate where and when this presentation was previously given. Briefly explain why this session should be repeated at a national conference.
5. References: Include two references for each speaker who can verify subject matter competency.
6. Name of presenters as it should appear in the program, include all credentials.
Page 2: Session Proposal page
1. Title of session: Limit of ten words.
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2. Brief Session Description: Limit thirty words. If your proposal is accepted, this is the description that will appear in the program.
3. Learning Outcomes: Three outcomes should be provided that are measurable and indicate what the audience will learn by participating in this session. “Participants will be able to…”
4. Outline of Session: Content and methodology. Be brief yet descriptive.
5. Mode of Presentation: Indicate whether the presentation will be lecture, discussion, panel or interactive.
6. Resource List: Please provide a list of books or journal articles related to your topic.
7. Please indicate the appropriate competency area of your topic: a. Foundational Knowledge (FKW) b. Practice of TR/RT (PTR) c. Organization of TR/RT Service (ORG) d. Advancement of the Profession (ADV)
9. Skill Level your session is more relevant for: Basic,
Intermediate or Advanced.
10. Session Length: 90-minutes, 180-minutes, Half-Day
Intensive (3 hours), Full-Day Intensive (6-8 hours)
11. Audiovisual Equipment: ATRA may provide, by request, a flip chart and markers, an LCD projector and screen, one microphone and one extension cord in each presentation room. Presenters are responsible for any other equipment.
ATRA does not provide laptop computers.
12. Room style: Rooms will be set theater style (in rows) in most cases. If another arrangement is needed (i.e., tables, classroom, open space for an activity, etc.), please indicate this on your proposal.
13. Limit to the number of Participants: Please limit only if absolutely necessary as limits are difficult to accommodate and enforce onsite.
Please submit your proposal and required information as a Microsoft Word attachment via email to: conferences@atra-online.com
by November 30, 2012 , to receive full consideration.
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Join us for an educational and thought-provoking adventure in
Pittsburgh, PA. “Building Bridges of Possibilities” is an exciting and tremendous learning opportunity for recreational therapists, students, educators and allied health professionals from around the world to come together to advance the practice of recreational therapy.
Educational sessions are presented in individual concurrent sessions, selected from proposals submitted in response to this
Call for Presentations by a blind peer review (anonymous author). 90- and 180-minute sessions are available, as well as all-day or half-day pre-conference intensives. Topics address issues facing professionals including public policy, treatment interventions and management issues.
The purpose of ATRA’s conference is to:
1. Provide quality educational sessions to meet professional development requirements.
2. Strengthen relationships and understanding of client and professionals’ needs/priorities.
3. Contribute to the knowledge and skills of professionals.
4. Enhance recreational therapy practice by equipping professionals, students and educators with innovative program and treatment interventions.
5. Celebrate the contribution of individual members and ATRA to the advancement and development of the recreational therapy profession.
Important topics for individual sessions: New Treatment,
Interventions and Strategies; Development of Recreational
Therapy Competencies; Critical Thinking for the Future of the
Profession; Involvement in Research and Outcomes
Measurement; Access to and Advocacy of the Profession;
Curriculum Development and Higher Education; Evidence-
Based Practice and Outcomes; and CTRS Specialty Certification areas of recognition:
• Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation
• Geriatrics
• Developmental Disabilities
• Behavioral Health
• Community Inclusion Services
• Pediatrics
• Veterans
For more information on these specialty areas, visit the NCTRC website at www.nctrc.org.
For Speakers: Speakers will be offered a partial waiver of conference registration. Waivers are awarded on the basis of a
90 minute session, and will be divided among the number of presenters for each session. Speakers will pay for their own meals, lodging, transportation, CEUs, handouts and registration
(minus the waiver). Speakers are requested to provide fifty copies of handouts at their session for conference attendees.
Acceptance of Presentations : The Program Committee will review completed proposals, with presenters notified of their status via email in May 2013. To ensure quality outcomes of the ATRA Annual Conference, presenters will be chosen based on experience with facilitation of professional sessions and ability to demonstrate expertise or competence in the area to be presented. Sessions not previously presented are particularly encouraged, as well as sessions that engage and involve participants.
Submissions will be acknowledged via email. For detailed instructions regarding tagging emails with MS Outlook, contact our office.
NCTRC CEU Pre-Approval
All sessions submitted for the 2013 ATRA Annual Conference will be evaluated by a review committee as part of the
ATRA/NCTRC continuing education pre-approval process. The purpose of the CEU Pre-approval Program is to improve services to CTRSs seeking to complete recertification requirements by assuring that potential ATRA CEU opportunities are approved by NCTRC prior to enrollment. It is envisioned that the CEU Pre-approval Program will result in an improved level of CEU related offerings and ultimately will expand the depth of critical knowledge gained via the NCTRC recertification process. As a result of the CEU pre-approval process, the review committee will evaluate all proposed sessions based upon title, learning objectives, and session outline to make certain that the content of the session includes direct reference to the NCTRC Job Analysis Knowledge Areas and the therapeutic recreation process. Experiential skill-based sessions must be intervention-based and the majority of the session content must include application to the therapeutic recreation process. Presenters will be notified if their session proposal has received CEU pre-approval. An appeal process is available for those sessions that are denied CEU pre-approval.
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CALL FOR PAPERS
Proposal Format: All information MUST be included for consideration:
Page 1: Cover page
1. Title of Session: Must be descriptive of the session and limited to ten words.
2. Speakers: Include name, credentials, address, day and evening phone numbers, email address(es).
3. Professional vitae and Biographical summary for each presenter: three page maximum highlighting competency.
4. Indicate where and when this presentation was previously given. Briefly explain why this session should be repeated at a national conference.
5. References: Include two references for each speaker who can verify subject matter competency.
6. Name of presenters as it should appear in the program, include all credentials.
Page 2: Session Proposal page
1. Title of Session: Must be descriptive of the session and limited to ten words.
2. Brief Session Description: Must be descriptive of the session and limited to thirty words. If your proposal is accepted, this is the description that will appear in the program.
3. Learning Outcomes: Three outcomes should be provided that are measurable and indicate what the audience will learn by participating in this session. “Participants will be able to…”
4. Outline of Session: Contains sequential order and time allotment of session content and methodology. Outline should depict specific reference to therapeutic recreation/ recreational therapy practice and application to the therapeutic recreation process as appropriate. Experiential skill-based sessions must demonstrate that the majority of the session content is focused upon intervention strategies and includes direct reference to the therapeutic recreation process.
5. Mode of Presentation: Indicate whether the presentation will be lecture, discussion, panel or interactive.
6. Resource List: Please provide a list of books or journal articles related to your topic.
7. Please indicate the appropriate competency area of your topic: a. Foundational Knowledge (FKW) b. Practice of TR/RT (PTR) c. Organization of TR/RT Service (ORG) d. Advancement of the Profession (ADV)
8. Skill Level your session is more relevant for: Basic,
Intermediate or Advanced.
9. Session Length: 90-minutes, 180-minutes, Half-Day
Intensive (3 hours), Full-Day Intensive (6-8 hours)
10. Audiovisual Equipment: ATRA may provide, by request, a flip chart and markers, an LCD projector and screen, one microphone and one extension cord in each presentation room. Presenters are responsible for any other equipment.
ATRA does not provide laptop computers.
11. Room style: Rooms will be set theater style (in rows) in most cases. If another arrangement is needed (i.e., tables, classroom, open space for an activity, etc.), please indicate this on your proposal.
12. Limit to the number of Participants: Please limit only if absolutely necessary as limits are difficult to accommodate and enforce onsite.
Please submit your proposal and required information as a Microsoft Word attachment via email to: conferences@atra-online.com by March 15, 2013 to receive full consideration. Notification will be sent to all individuals submitting a proposal by May 15, 2013.
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GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
:
A full package includes general sessions, exhibitor breaks and socials, and concurrent sessions. Daily registrations, pre-conference only attendees, and guests may purchase access to socials and meals on-site.
Additional fees apply for all conference attendees for: CEUs, Pre-Conference Institutes, and other optional events as noted in the program.
:
Be sure to visit the ATRA Bookstore for publications and other resources to enhance your practice.
:
Please turn off your cell phones or place them in a silent mode during conference events. Ringing cell phones or pagers are disruptive to presenters and other attendees. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please be aware of the people, events and occurrences around you. Pay attention and know your destination, as well as the best way to reach it. Build awareness of unknown surroundings. Go out with someone else particularly at night. Establish a “buddy system” with another attendee, share schedules and check on each other. Also, please remember to remove your name badge when leaving the conference area.
For security purposes, please have your name badge on throughout the day, when attending conference events. Hotel staff and ATRA volunteers will be checking for name badges to ensure that those in the hotel are guests and should be here. You may not be admitted to conference activities or sessions without a name badge.
Casual business attire is the preferred dress for ATRA conferences. Please bring a sweater or jacket, as temperatures vary within meeting facilities.
ATRA welcomes children at the conference; however, conference educational sessions are designed for a professional audience. Please plan accordingly and do not bring children or infants to sessions.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)
A CEU sheet can be purchased at the Registration Desk, if you did not purchase one along with your registration.
CEUs can be earned for each numbered session in the program. Actual amount of credit awarded will be based on complete educational sessions attended. Credit is not given for partial attendance. To calculate CEU credit, please be aware that each full hour (60 minutes) of instruction equals .1 CEU.
Therefore, 6 hours of instruction is equal to .6 CEUs.
Please keep track of your CEU card!!
Fill out the participant information as soon as you receive your card. DO NOT put your social security number on the card.
Attendance: You must attend the entire session to earn CEUs.
At the beginning of each session, sign in on the sheet at the back of the room. This is critical! You may be denied credit if your name does not appear on the sign-in sheet.
If you are more than 15 minutes late arriving, you are NOT eligible to earn credits for that session. Please don’t ask for an exception.
At the end of the session, a monitor will be by the door waiting to punch your CEU card. If you wait after the session to network or speak to the presenter, please get your CEU card punched first so that the monitor can move to their next session. Be sure to have your card punched prior to leaving the room. Once you leave, your card will not be punched for that session. If you leave the session early, you will not be given credit for that session.
For three hour sessions, please sign in after the break, next to your first signature. You must attend the entire three hour session to receive CEU credit. Only attending half of a three hour session does not meet the session objectives or ensure receiving complete/accurate information.
ATRA verifies attendance on sign in sheets and cross checks these with CEU cards. If you do not sign in or are late to a session yet receive a punch, you may not receive CEUs as there is no way to verify that you were at the session for its duration.
If you sign in but do not get punched, you will not receive
CEUs. This is done in accordance with accreditation standards.
Before leaving the conference CEU cards must be turned in to the authorized CEU representative. CEUS
WILL NOT BE AWARDED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO
TAKE THEIR CARDS HOME WITH THEM.
After the conference: Keep copies. You are responsible for maintaining information on this program. Make sure to keep a copy of all program materials, including session descriptions, speaker credentials and learning outcomes. Certifying bodies may request that you provide justification on how this conference meets with their standards. You will receive an official transcript in the mail within six weeks following the conference.
• Credit for Speakers/Presenters: Speakers and presenters do not earn CEU credit through ATRA for their presentation.
Credit may be available through certifying bodies, such as
NCTRC.
Total CEUs Available: Up to 2.7 (includes 0.7 CEUs from pre conference opportunities); additional processing fee applicable. All CEU qualified educational sessions have been pre-approved by NCTRC.
Computation of CEUs:
1 CEU = 10 hours of learner contact with the content of the learning activity (includes classroom, self-paced instruction, pre/post assignments, and/or homework in support of a learning outcome)…The formula for classroom events is computed by summing all of the minutes for all activities in a learning event, subtracting time spent on non-allowable activities, dividing by 60 minutes, and dividing again by 10 hours, with the fraction for the last few minutes rounded off to the nearest tenth. If the resulting computation ends in less than
.5, round down to 0. If the resulting computation ends in .5 or higher, round up to the nearest whole number.
(ANSI/IACET 1-2007, Standard for Continuing Education and
Training, © IACET)
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Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 450-2872
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