Adaptive strategies for riders of all abilities will also be discussed. 9:45-11:15 a.m. Engaging Jean Keller, With a population growing older, the need Session 31 Adults with Ph.D., CTRS, and interest in recreation programs and .15 CEU Varying FALS services among these older adults are Abilities Using University of increasing. Therapeutic recreation can an Integration North Texas facilitate the integration of older adults with Process varying abilities. A developmental integration process will be highlighted along with a continuum of therapeutic interventions to support successful integration. Participants will engage in case studies to apply the integration process. TR’s in Texas: Anna As the ATRA representatives for licensure, the Session 32 Activism, Broome, speakers have engaged with the legislative .15 CEU Legislation, and CTRS, Blue process. Speakers will discuss their Licensure Sky Abilities & mobilization of TR professionals in Texas for Jessica Burke, the first ever TR Advocacy day at the Capitol; M.S., CTRS legislation that impacted Texas (TR’s and the State persons they serve), and continue the University discussion on TR licensure in Texas. Music for the Bailey Brown, in a mental health setting, can assist Session 33 Mind: Utilizing CTRS patients in self-awareness and in increasing .15 CEU Music Based JPS Health their ability to utilize different recovery skills. Interventions Network Utilizing music based interventions not only to Identify provides an opportunity to engage groups of Deficiencies in any size, but also helps the therapist facilitate Recovery Skills group processing through evidenced based and Learn How modalities. to Close the Gap. 11:15 11:30 a.m. Refreshments –
Adaptive strategies for riders of all abilities will also be discussed. 9:45-11:15 a.m. Engaging Adults with Varying Abilities Using an Integration Process Jean Keller, Ph.D., CTRS, FALS University of North Texas With a population growing older, the need and interest in recreation programs and services among these older adults are increasing. Therapeutic recreation can facilitate the integration of older adults with varying abilities. A developmental integration process will be highlighted along with a continuum of therapeutic interventions to support successful integration. Participants will engage in case studies to apply the integration process. Session 31 .15 CEU TR’s in Texas: Activism, Legislation, and Licensure Anna Broome, CTRS, Blue Sky Abilities & Jessica Burke, M.S., CTRS State University As the ATRA representatives for licensure, the speakers have engaged with the legislative process. Speakers will discuss their mobilization of TR professionals in Texas for the first ever TR Advocacy day at the Capitol; legislation that impacted Texas (TR’s and the persons they serve), and continue the discussion on TR licensure in Texas. Session 32 .15 CEU Music for the Mind: Utilizing Music Based Interventions to Identify Deficiencies in Recovery Skills and Learn How to Close the Gap. Bailey Brown, CTRS JPS Health Network in a mental health setting, can assist patients in self-awareness and in increasing their ability to utilize different recovery skills. Utilizing music based interventions not only provides an opportunity to engage groups of any size, but also helps the therapist facilitate group processing through evidenced based modalities. Session 33 .15 CEU 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. Refreshments