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Recreational Therapy…
The 10th Wonder of the World
Dawn De Vries, DHA, CTRS
President-Elect, ATRA
devridaw@gvsu.edu
Michigan Therapeutic Recreation Association Summer
Conference
Petoskey – June 26, 2015
Wonders of the Ancient World
Great Pyramids of Giza, Lighthouse at Alexandria, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of
Artemis at Ephesus, Colossus of Rhodes, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Hanging Gardens of
Babylon
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New Wonders of the World
Chichen Itza, Petra, Manchu Picchu, Christ the Redeemer, Coliseum,
Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal
What makes these WOTW?
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Shows the creativity and ingenuity of people (Coliseum)
Reflects history and contributes to future growth (Petra)
Stands the test of time (Machu Picchu)
Created by many people (Great Wall)
Reflects skill and artistry (Taj Mahal)
Represents some thing of meaning to people (Chichen
Itza)
7. Inspires people (Christ the Redeemer)
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Where does RT fit in with these
WOTW?
WOTW Characteristics
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Shows the creativity and ingenuity of people
Reflects history and contributes to future growth
Stands the test of time
Created by many people
Reflects skill and artistry
Represents some thing of meaning to people
Inspires people
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Outcomes and Benefits
∗ Improved health status
and functioning
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Physical
Cognitive
Social
Emotional
Leisure
Spiritual
∗ Increased life satisfaction
and quality of life
∗ Improved use of leisure
and free time
∗ Increased healthy and
active lifestyle
The Personal Side
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Purpose, context, meaning, our catalyst for achieving and
growing
Why do we do what we do?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sioZd3AxmnE
Simon Sinek Ted Talk
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The Golden Circle
What
Every organization on the planet
knows WHAT they do. These are
products they sell or the services
they offer.
How
Some organizations
know HOW they do it. These
are the things that make
them special or set them
apart from their competition.
Why
Very few organizations know WHY
they do what they do. WHY is not
about making money. That’s a result.
It’s a purpose, cause or belief. It’s the
very reason your organization exists.
Reflection
∗ Instead of looking at past experiences:
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Think-> what outcome do I want?
What does that look like?
How does it feel?
Am I committed to it?
How do I get there?
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When you know what’s
important to you, it’s easy
to make decisions.
Spheres of Influence
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Wow-ing and Woo-ing our Clients, Teams, and Facilities
Expanding our Influence
Your Ideas?
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Unity
Definition: the state of being united or joined as a whole;
integration, union, unification, union
First of all…
∗ Therapeutic Recreation is
the field.
∗ Recreational Therapy is
the practice.
∗ Recreational Therapists
are the practitioners.
∗ The CTRS (Certified
Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist) is the qualified
provider of RT services.
∗ Recreational Therapy is a
process provided in
diverse settings.
∗ Assessment, Planning,
Intervention, Evaluation,
and Documentation
(APIED) are the
foundation of
Recreational Therapy.
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Definition of RT
∗ Recreational therapy, also known as
therapeutic recreation, is a systematic
process that utilizes recreation and other
activity-based interventions to address the
assessed needs of individuals with illnesses
and/or disabling conditions, as a meant to
psychological and physical health, recovery
and well-being.
Professionalism
Definition: the competency or skill expected of a
professional; conduct, aims or qualities that characterize
or make a profession
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Characteristics of Professionals
Image -> how present self
Reliability
Competence
Ethical behavior
Self-regulation/Emotional
intelligence
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Respect and courtesy
Honesty and integrity
Communication
Specialized knowledge
Willingness to learn
Self-motivation
Adaptability
Enthusiasm
Clinical Competencies and Standards
∗ NCTRC Certification
∗ Number of Applicants
∗ Specialty Certifications
∗ Job Analysis
∗ ATRA Standards of Practice
∗ ATRA Code of Ethics
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Contributions and Engagement
Definition: the part played by a person or thing in
bringing about a result or helping something to advance
Definition: the act of being engaged/involved
Methods of Contributing
∗ Supervising interns
∗ Accepting volunteers
∗ Speaking at high schools and
career fairs
∗ Giving presentations
∗ Participating in research
∗ Serving on boards,
committees and teams
∗ Taking action
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HR 1906
Inpatient Rehabilitation Act of 2015
∗ "This legislation will undo the unnecessary barriers
imposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services in 2010 that placed limitations on what types
of therapy a beneficiary could receive… these
limitations restrict recreational therapy from being
prescribed, despite it being medically necessary in
many cases.“ GT Thompson
Why is this important?
What can we do now?
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Michigan Representatives
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Dan Benishek (1)
Bill Huizenga (2)
Justin Amash (3)
John Moolenaar (4)
Daniel Kildee (5)
Fred Upton (6)
Tim Walberg (7)
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Mike Bishop (8)
Sander Levin (9) ****
Candice Miller (10)
Dave Trott (11)
Debbie Dingell (12)
John Conyers (13)
Brenda Lawrence (14)
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Collaboration
Definition: the act of working with someone to produce
or create something; to work jointly
At Your Agency
∗ Co-treatment sessions
∗ Referrals
∗ New programs that are
interdisciplinary in nature
∗ Committee involvement
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For the Profession:
Research and EBP
∗ Studies
∗ Systematic
Literature Reviews
∗ Evidence Based
Practice
∗ Partnerships and
funding
Unique Offerings
Definition: being the only one of a kind
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Uniqueness
∗ Embrace health and
wellness
∗ Leadership and facilitation
skills
∗ Planning, organizing and
implementation skills
∗ Holistic approach
∗ Ability to work with diverse
group of people and bring
them together to
accomplish a goal
Action Plan
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What are you going to do NOW?
∗ Submit a presentation for
the Fall MTRA
conference?
∗ Read a research article on
a program you offer?
∗ Contact an educator or
university about possible
research project?
∗ Join a new team or
committee at work? With
a professional
association?
∗ Collaborate with
colleagues?
∗ Write a letter to your
congressperson?
∗ Join ATRA or MTRA?
My Challenge to You
∗ Reflect on the best use of your talents and resources.
Are you a presenter? Research partner? Joiner?
Organizer? Leader?
∗ Join ATRA.
∗ Send a letter to your congressperson for your home
district, as well as the district you work in.
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If not you, then who?
Questions? Comments?
Wrap Up
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