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1.3 CEUs have been pre-approved for this conference.
In case you missed it, take a look at the 2023 program.
| Time | Activity | Location |
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| 8:00AM - 9:00AM | Welcome Kick-Off Speakers Speakers: Tracey Crawford & Jennifer Stoner |
Shawnee A |
Session #1 |
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| 9:15AM - 10:15AM | Racial Understanding: A Mandate for the Profession of TR. Part 2 Tracey Crawford, CTRS, CPRP (Northwest Special Recreation Association & Special Leisure Services Foundation) and Jennifer Stoner, MS, CTRS (Inspiring Consulting Services LLC) |
Shawnee A |
| 9:15AM - 10:15AM | Chair Chi: Seated Tai Chi for Movement Impaired Populations Pat Griffith (Chair Chi) |
Shawnee B |
| 9:15AM - 10:15AM | Home or God's Waiting Room? Purposeful TR Interventions for Frail Older Adults Dr. Susan Myllykangas, CTRS (Northwest Missouri State University) |
Kansas C |
| 9:15AM - 10:15AM | Facilitating the Blind Maze Michael McNicholas, CTRS, MPA (Chicago State University & New Star Recreation Services) |
Kansas D, E |
Session #2 |
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| 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Utilizing TR Concepts and Physical Activity in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Settings Dr. Laura Covert Miller, CTRS and Libby Rohr, GA, CTRS (Pittsburg State University) |
Shawnee A |
| 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Gamification: Beyond Monopoly and Bingo Dr. Grey Endres, DSW, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW (Missouri Western State University) |
Shawnee B |
| 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Using Time Slips to Facilitate Errorless Learning for Individuals with Memory Deficits Dr. Michelle Bateman, CTRS, EP-C (Northwest Missouri State University) |
Kansas C |
| 11:45AM - 1:15PM | Networking & Lunch on Your Own | - |
Session #3 |
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| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Breaking Barriers: How RT Complements the Transdiscipli-nary Approach in Brain Injury Rehab McKenzie Wyble, CTRS and Christa Freeman, CTRS (On With Life) |
Shawnee A |
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping in RT: Will it work for you? Dr. Rachel Smith, CTRS (Illinois State University) |
Shawnee B |
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Disability Simulations: Offensive or effective? Dr. Brent Wolfe, LRT, CTRS, FDRT (American Therapeutic Recreation Association & University of North Carolina) |
Kansas C |
Session #4 |
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| 2:45PM - 3:45PM | Resistance Exercise Training for Anxiety: An evidence-based framework for implementation with groups in TR settings Mary Jameson, NASM-CPT & CES, Grad Student (Northwest Missouri State University) |
Shawnee A |
| 2:45PM - 3:45PM | Breaking Barriers: How RT Complements the Transdisci-plinary Approach in Brain Injury Rehab McKenzie Wyble , CTRS Christa Freeman, CTRS (On With Life) |
Shawnee B |
| 2:45PM - 3:45PM | "But They Might Die:" Teach-ing TR students the value of working with older adults. Dr. Susan Myllykangas, CTRS (Northwest Missouri State University) |
Kansas C |
| 2:45PM - 3:45PM | Compassion Fatigue: What's on your plate? PART 1 OF 2 Sharon McGloin, MSOD, MS, CTRS (Experiential Alternatives) |
Kansas D, E |
Session #5 |
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| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Evidence Based Practice In TR Dr. Bryan Dorrel, ATC, LAT (Chadron State College) and Dr. Terry Long (Northwest Missouri State University) |
Shawnee A |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Developing Professional Compe-tence in RT: The international classification of functioning, disability and health Dr. Sherri Hildebrand, CTRS (Illinois State University) |
Shawnee B |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Recreation Therapy Adaptive Equipment and Techniques Margaret Williams, MS, CTRS and Linda Ohnoutka, CTRS (Madonna Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program) |
Kansas C |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Compassion Fatigue: What's on your plate? PART 2 OF 2 Sharon McGloin, MSOD, MS, CTRS (Experiential Alternatives) |
Kansas D, E |
| 6:30PM - 8:00PM | Social Event—”Game Night” | Kansas A/B |
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Session #6 |
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| 8:00AM - 9:00AM | Changing the Narrative: How to challenge systemic racism in TR Shevon Reed, CTRS, CDP (Everyday Essentials Recreational Therapy, LLC) and Michael McNicholas, CTRS, MPA (Chicago State University) |
Shawnee A |
| 8:00AM - 9:00AM | Therapy Groups Using Music and Movement Deborah Ann Stuart, CTRS, RSW (Consultant Therapeutic Programs) |
Shawnee B |
| 8:00AM - 9:00AM | Surfing the Technological Wave Katie Mitzlaff, CTRS, CDP (KARE), Mary Glick, MS, CTRS, CDP (KARE) and Laura Mock, CTRS, CDP (iN2L + LifeLoop) |
Kansas C |
| 8:00AM - 9:00AM | Research Findings on "Measuring Camp Staff Personal Diabetes Knowledge and Attitudes at a Diabe-tes Camp" and Experiential Learning Opportunities for TR Professionals that can be Accessed through Diabetes Camps Katie Myrold, MS, CNP, Graduate Student (California State University) |
Kansas D, E |
Session #7 |
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| 9:15AM - 10:15AM | Strategies to Help the Recreational Therapist Cope with Indirect Exposure to Trauma Dr. Michelle Bateman, CTRS, EP-C (Northwest Missouri State University) |
Shawnee A |
| 9:15AM - 10:15AM | Leisure Education for High Schoolers in Career and Life Skills Classes Libby Rohr , CTRS, Graduate Assistant (Pittsburg State University) |
Shawnee B |
| 9:15AM - 10:15AM | Students and Faculty Serving and Learning in Our Community at the American Gold Star Manor 2.0: Present status, successes and future efforts Dr. Terry Robertson Dr. Heewon Yang, CTRS, FDRT Dr. Chungsup Lee , CTRS (California State University, Long Beach) |
Kansas C |
| 9:15AM - 10:15AM | Expressive Arts Therapy and Equine-Assisted Therapy: What are they and how can they be utilized in TR? (Virtual Presentation) Hannah Morkert-Kresl, BA, EA-EXAT |
Kansas D, E |
Session #8 |
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| 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Creating Your Self Compassion Plan Michael McNicholas, CTRS, MPA (Chicago State University & New Star Recreation Services) |
Shawnee A |
| 10:30AM - 11:30AM | NCTRC Internship Standards (Virtual Presentation) Susan Kaufer, CTRS (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) |
Kansas C |
| 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Benefits of Reiki Services as Seen within the VA Taylor Pendleton, MS, CTRS (Harry S. Truman Memorial) |
Kansas D, E |
| 11:45AM - 12:45PM | Featured Speaker "What Have You Done for Me Lately? How ATRA Empowers You!" Dr. Brent Wolfe, LRT, CTRS, FDRT |
Shawnee A |
| 12:45PM - 1:45PM | Lunch on Your Own | - |
Session #9 |
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| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Raccoon Circles: A Framework for Client-Centered, Wilderness-Based TR Intervention (Part 1 of 3) Dr. Grey Endres, DSW, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW (Missouri Western State University), Sharon McGloin, MSOD, MS, CTRS (Experiential Alternatives), Karalee White, CTRS (Embark Behavioral Health in Missouri) and Judd Smith (The Racoon Institute) |
Shawnee A |
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | Leaning into Resiliency during Seasons of Professional Overwhelm Dr. Jackie Kibler (Northwest Missouri State University) |
Shawnee B |
| 1:30PM - 2:30PM | ATRA Quality Internships Statement Manual and Training Update Dr. Rachel Smith, CTRS (Illinois State University) |
Kansas C |
Session #10 |
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| 2:45PM - 3:45PM | Raccoon Circles: A Framework for Client-Centered, Wilderness-Based TR Intervention (Part 2 of 3) Dr. Grey Endres, DSW, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW (Missouri Western State University), Sharon McGloin, MSOD, MS, CTRS (Experiential Alternatives), Karalee White, CTRS (Embark Behavioral Health in Missouri) and Judd Smith (The Racoon Institute) |
Shawnee A |
| 2:45PM - 3:45PM | Rethinking Inclusion: The Value of Adap-tive Recreation and the Need for Balance Don Magnuson, CTRS, Licensed Foster Care Provider (Independent Recreational Therapist) |
Shawnee B |
| 2:45PM - 3:45PM | Contrasting Perceived Barriers for Latinos with Disabilities in Maywood Park District Michael McNicholas, CTRS, MPA (Chicago State University & New Star Recreation Services) |
Kansas C |
Session #11 |
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| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Raccoon Circles: A Framework for Client-Centered, Wilderness-Based TR Intervention (Part 3 of 3) Dr. Grey Endres, DSW, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW (Missouri Western State University & Experiential Alternatives), Sharon McGloin, MSOD, MS, CTRS (Embark Behavioral Health in Missouri) and Karalee White, CTRS (The Racoon Institute) |
Shawnee A |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Nature Based TR Interventions Abby Nelson, MS, CTRS, CADC and Paul Fasano, MA, CADC (Rosecrance) |
Shawnee B |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Using Animal-Assisted Interventions in TR Adrienne Johnson, CTRS, Certified Animal Handler (University of Iowa) |
Kansas C |
| 5:00PM | End of Conference | - |
