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1.3 CEUs have been pre-approved for this conference.

The 2025 Program will be released December 2024.


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Monday, March 27, 2023

Time Activity Location
8:00AM - 9:00AM Welcome Kick-Off Speakers
Speakers: Tracey Crawford & Jennifer Stoner
Shawnee A

Session #1

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Time Activity Location

Session #6

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

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

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

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

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

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 -