RT EBP Conference Agenda

Virtual Conference

Building Microtrainings: A New Approach to Knowledge Translation (.1 CEU) - Gretchen Snethen, PhD, CTRS

Effectiveness of Dance Interventions to Improve Physical Function in Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease (.05 CEU) - Valerie Antonsanti, MSRT Student; Olivia Cheskey, CTRS, MSRT Student; Laurna Heathcott, MSRT Student; & Heather Porter, PhD, CTRS, FDRT

Effectiveness of Forest Bathing on Mental Health Outcomes in Youth (.05 CEU) - Andy Connell, MSRT Student; Olivia Demmler, MSRT Student; Sarah Malogrino, CTRS, MSRT Student; & Heather Porter, PhD, CTRS, FDRT

Pain Management Reimagined: Virtual Reality as a Recreation Therapy Led Intervention for Pain Management (.1 CEU) - Elizabeth Creasman, MS, CTRS, C-IAYT

Poster Presentations (.1 CEU) - A) Efficacy of Inclusive Sport and Play Programs in Improving Social Skills and Communication for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Laurna Heathcott, MSRT Student & Heather Burket, EdM, CTRS, CLCC), B) Spill the Anxie-tea: Addressing the Growing Number of Social Anxiety Afflicted Adolescents (Andy Connell, MSRT Student & Gena Bell Vargas, PhD, CTRS), C) Using the Flourishing through Leisure Model to Make Community Recreational Programs More Inclusive for Children with Development/Intellectual Disabilities (DonnaJean Dennis, MSRT Student & Gena Bell Vargas, PhD, CTRS)

Poster Presentations (.1 CEU) - A) Resilience Reimagined: Using the PERMA+V Model to Help Overcome Trauma and Prevent Suicidality (Melissa Lewis, MSRT Student, LRT, CTRS, NC-CPSS, CCCI, CLYL & Gena Bell Vargas, PhD, CTRS), B) Using Flow for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Opioid Epidemic (Grace Wuillermin, MS, CTRS & Gena Bell Vargas, PhD, CTRS), and C) Supporting Suicidal Caregivers through Recreation Therapy: A Health Protection/Health Promotion Approach (Laura Cuadrado, CTRS, MSRT Student)

Vibrant Living: An Evidence-Informed Framework Transforming Wellbeing + Engagement in Aged Care Utilizing Behavioural Activation as a Recreation Therapy Intervention to Support Symptoms of Anhedonia in Inpatient (.1 CEU) - Melinda Alushaj

Interview on Inclusion and Full Participation-Lived Experiences with Low Vision and Blindness (.1 CEU) - Ann Dolloff, Gerard and Leslie Landry, and Sarah and Randy Bellavance)

Interview and Presentation on Special Olympics (.1 CEU) - Ashley Herr (Unified Champion Schools Director), Kelly Herr (Athlete), and Ann Dolloff

Unpacking Myths: Understanding Sexuality and Disability (.05 CEU) - Izzy Kaufman

In-Person Conference

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8:30 - 9:00 am: Registration and Welcome Coffee

9:00 - 10:00 am: General Session (.1 CEU) - NCTRC and the CTRS Credential: The Future of Advocacy (Robin McNeal & Anne Richard)

10:15 - 11:45 am: Breakout Sessions (.15 CEU) - A) Building Your Fan Club: Intentionally Building Natural Supports (Gretchen Snethen & Kyra Baker) OR B) Trust the Tension: Principles of Experiential Education in Practice (Holly Lynn & Gena Bell Vargas)

12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch and Awards Ceremony

1:00 - 2:00 pm: General Session (.1 CEU) - Recreational Therapy and Assistive Technology: The Perfect Match at Inglis (Nancy Cinto, Janet Shoemaker, Katie Griffiths, Christina Rennie, & Bowen Chen)

2:15 - 2:45 pm: Poster Presentations (.05 CEU)

3:00 - 4:00 pm: Breakout Sessions (.1 CEU) - A) Determining the Effectiveness of Community Navigation for Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses (Olivia Demmler & Bryan McCormick) OR B) Adventure-Based Group Intervention Impacting Adolescents with Mental Health Diagnoses and Their Overall Substance Use (Julia Schulze, Kelsey Jardine, MaryKate O'Donnell, Gabriella Mistalski, & Aurora Verlin)