THERAPEUTIC & ADAPTIVE RECREATION CONFERENCE

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1 THERAPEUTIC & ADAPTIVE RECREATION CONFERENCE All CEU s have been reviewed and have been pre-approved by NCTRC. Brought to you by the Therapeutic & Adaptive Recreation Section of the Alaska Recreation and Park Association Please be sure you sign in and out of each session to ensure you receive the proper credit. You should receive a CEU certificate in the mail within a month post conference.

2 Friday May 15th, 2015 Saturday May 16th, :00 am - Registration 8:30-10:00 am - Session 1 - Human Flourishing & Therapeutic Recreation 10:00-10:15 am - Morning Break 10:15-11:45 am - Session 2 -What is Leisure - A MacIntyrian Response 11:45-1:00 pm - Lunch (on site) 1:00-2:30 pm - Session 3 - Leisure as a Human Right 2:30-2:45 pm - Afternoon Break 2:45-4:15 pm - Session 4 -Professional Perspectives & Exp. - Ethics 7:00 - Center Bowl 8:00 am - Registration 8:30-10:00 am - Session 5 - Autism: Characteristics.. 10:00-10:15 am - Morning Break 10:15-11:45 am - Session 6 - Paving the road to Paralympics 11:45-1:00 pm - Lunch (on site) 1:00-2:30 pm - Session 7A - Intro to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy 2:30-3:30 pm - Afternoon Break/ Travel time 3:30-5:00 pm - Session 7B (Offsite) - Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Experience

3 Session Summaries - Friday May 15th Session #1: Human Flourishing and Therapeutic Recreation credits Presented by: Dr. James Wise, CTRS Professor Minnesota State University, Mankato Description: This session describes a theory of human flourishing and describes how the theory can guide therapeutic recreation services. Specifically, the session focuses on the interrelationships among flourishing, leisure, people with disabilities, and therapeutic recreation. -Describe the five sociological elements of a theory of human flourishing. -Summarize research linking leisure to the flourishing of people with disabilities. -List three tasks therapeutic recreation specialists need to complete in order to facilitate the flourishing of people with disabilities. Session #2: What is Leisure and How Does it Relate to Therapeutic Recreation? - A MacIntyrian Response credits Presented by: Dr. James Wise, CTRS Professor Minnesota State University, Mankato Description: This session describes leisure in terms of a MacIntyrian practice. According to this perspective, leisure is a prime contributor to the flourishing of people with disabilities. The presentation concludes with implications for therapeutic recreation specialists if the presented conceptualization of leisure is adopted. -Describe a specific historicist perspective of leisure. -Discuss how the presented perspective of leisure contributes to human flourishing. -List three implications for TRS if they adopt the presented historicist perspective of leisure. Session #3: Leisure as a Human Right: Implications for Therapeutic Recreation credits Presented by: Dr. James Wise, CTRS Professor Minnesota State University, Mankato Description: This session articulates a strong rationale for identifying leisure as a human right because leisure is a prime contributor to human flourishing. The session concludes by calling upon the TR profession to serve as a just institution that focuses on ensuring all people, especially people with disabilities, illnesses, and limiting conditions, enjoy their right to leisure. -Define a moral vision. -Define a human right. -Describe a moral vision in which leisure is a primary contributor to human flourishing. -List four actions they, as a therapeutic recreation specialist, can take to ensure all people enjoy their right to leisure. Session #4: Professional Perspectives and Experiences - Ethics credits Presented by: Jeff Dick, CTRS Description: This session will be an open formatted discussion that will be facilitated and revolve around the topic of ethics. The group will discuss the ATRA Code of Ethics and present different ethical dilemmas they may have experienced at their job as well as some situational ones that could arise. As a group they will discuss which codes may assist them with their decision on how to best address the situation, if a code was broken, and what legal/professional obligation they may have in regards to reporting. The group will also discuss how the situations may have been avoidable and ways to try and prevent them from happening. This session will be open for members to present scenarios but facilitator will also have multiple situations ready in case there are not enough to fill the time allotted. -Describe the ATRA Code of Ethics and where to find it. How will you know they gained knowledge? What do they need to do to demonstrate they have this knowledge? -Describe at least 5 of the ATRA Codes -Give at least 3 examples of a scenario in which a code was broken -Identify the reporting process for code violations and the potential implications of not reporting as well as implications for breaking a code.

4 Friday Evening Social Center Bowl 2 games of bowling and shoe rental provided with registration. You are welcome to bowl as much as you like and stay as long as you want! 7:00 pm 3717 Minnesota Dr, Anchorage, AK Session Summaries - Saturday May 16th Session #5: Autism: Characteristics, Diagnosis, Treatment and Advocacy 1.5 credits Presented by: Tara Maltby, Autism Resource Specialist Description: The autism spectrum is often as misunderstood as it is broad. Persons who have autism spectrum disorders often have widely varying strengths, difficulties, behaviors, and needs. This session will provide basic information not only about the diagnosis and characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum (including the new DSM V guidelines), but also discuss the latest evidence-based practice and advocacy for people on the spectrum, and best practices for therapeutic recreation specialists working with people with autism. Because of diverse spectrum, role of therapeutic recreation specialists is equally diverse with far reaching potential to make positive impacts for people within the spectrum. -State at least three characteristics of an individual on the autism spectrum -Describe at least three environmental needs/ concerns for an individual on the autism spectrum -List at least three evidence-based intervention options that can be used to support learners with ASD -Describe at least three advocacy considerations for therapeutic recreation specialists working with individuals with autism in school or community settings

5 Session #6: Paving the Road to the Paralympics The Paralympic Experience credits Presented by: Jeff Dick, CTRS, Paralympic Sport Club Alaska Coordinator & Panel of Paralympic Sport Club Athletes Description: Athletes with physical disabilities share their personal experiences related to participation in competitive sports and explain the value and importance therapeutic recreation played their recovery and continues to benefit their ongoing quality of life. -Upon Completion of this session participants will: -Describe importance of assessment of functional ability prior to participation, including tools such as FIMS and CERT-PD -Identify how participation in competitive sports can benefit an athletes recovery and rehabilitation process and overall wellbeing. -Identify personal and societal barriers individuals with disabilities face when participating in competitive sports. -Identify activity modifications, and adaptive equipment needs in order to provide individualizing recreational services to individuals with disabilities. -Describe how therapeutic recreation services assists individuals with disabilities return to active leisure participation. Session #7A: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Introduction (Part 1 of 2. Must attend BOTH 4A and 4B to receive CEU credit) -3 credits total Presented by: Kristi Seymour, LPC, MBA Clinical Therapist Description: This session will introduce participants to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and the impacts it can have on different disability populations. Present the outcomes of participation as well as contraindications. Identify populations in which Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is best utilized as a therapy tool and how EAP can be incorporated into clients treatment plan. Also provide the knowledge so that each therapeutic recreation specialist is able to identify a good program/center that is able to meet the needs of their clientele. Through TR process therapeutic recreation specialists will identify appropriate clientele for program, coordinate services, ensure well-being, and evaluate program to ensure outcomes are being reached. -Describe what Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is. -Identify three benefits of using horses as a therapeutic tool. -Be able to identify three criteria that make up a good Equine Therapy Program and facility -To understand expectations EAP facilitator would have for therapeutic recreation specialists throughout process

6 Session #7B: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Experience (offsite at stables) (Part 2 of 2, must attend both to receive CEU credit) - 3 credits total Presented by: Kristi Seymour, LPC, MBA Clinical Therapist Located at: Benefe Equine Assisted Therapy Program Dolly Ave. Chugiak, AK **Transportation Available** Description: This session will allow participants to experience what an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) session would be like. The group will go through step by step, hands on introduction to EAP. Throughout the program various adaptations and program deliverables will be identified to the group as well as best practices for EAP programs which will assist therapeutic recreation specialists in identifying quality programs based on assessment and planning techniques to provide appropriate evaluation, placement, and give them a better understanding of specific clientele that would be best suited to participate in this type of therapy. -Identify at least three populations who would benefit from EAP -Provide potential outcomes to participation in EAP program for various populations. -Identify what sets EAP apart from other Equine Therapies. -Describe three factors that indicate a successful and positive EAP program/facility Welcome to the Alaska Recreation and Park Association. ARPA's mission is to support agencies, institutions, businesses, organizations and individuals who provide or advocate for parks, recreation, and wild land programs and facilities. With your membership you have discounted registration to future conferences, receive a certificate of membership, receive the quarterly ARPA newsletter and have access to member s only resources through the ARPA website.