Mideastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation

Conference Program

2008 Conference Highlights

Sunday’s Keynote: 2:00 – 3:30pm Marcia Smith, MA, CTRS, H/FI

“Growth Occurs Because of the Willingness to Change: What Changes Must the Profession of Recreational Therapy Wade through to Grow and Thrive?”
Often we discuss changes that are occurring around us and their impact on the profession, but we as professionals must also look inward for changes needed to impact the profession

Sunday Evening: Exhibitor’s Social with ATRA Medicare Project Auction 5:15-7pm
Our Exhibitor’s Social will be hosted in the Crystal Ballroom. Take this opportunity to view what our vendors have available for you to enhance your ability as a professional. There will be light horsd’oeuvres and an opportunity to socialize with other professionals. During this social the MESTR Conference Committee will host a Silent Auction. All monies raised will be donated towards the ATRA Medicare Project to further our progress towards national recognition for reimbursement for recreational therapy services.

Sunday Night: Social at “Seacrets” Jamaica USA on the Bay 8-10pm
Join us for an evening out in Ocean City at Seacrets Bar and Grill on 49th St. Music, dancing and door prizes to be won for a fun-filled night on the Bay. Transportation will be available via the Ocean City bus transit. Schedules will be available at the registration desk.

Monday Evening Social: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Music on the back deck with “Big Wide Grin”
The 32nd Annual Mid-East Symposium is proud to welcome “Big Wide Grin” (Formerly known as E.L.K.). This bi-coastal trio of Elaine Dempsey, Lawrence Lambert & Karl Werne, hailing from California and Virginia, bring such diverse backgrounds of experience, music and theater together to form a rich, soulful blend of character and harmony so deep and dynamic, it will move you to an understanding of their name, Big Wide Grin.

Tuesday’s Endnote: 10:30 – 12:00pm G.T. Thompson, M.Ed., CTRS, NHA

“The Recreational Therapy Medicare Project”
The ATRA Recreational Therapy Medicare Project is making significant advances in access to R.T. issues experienced by Medicare Beneficiaries. The projects national co-chair will discuss the status of this project.

Symposium at a Glance

Symposium at a Glance
Sunday, May 18
2:00–3:30pm Keynote
1. Growth Occurs Because of the Willingness to Change: What Changes Must the Profession of Recreational Therapy Wade through to Grow and Thrive?
Speaker: Marcia Smith, MA, CTRS, H/FI

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Break 3:30–3:45pm
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Hotel Check in 4pm

3:45–5:15pm Breakout Sessions

2. Creating and Using Themed Sensory Stimulation Kits
Speakers: Rhonda Nelson PhD, CTRS, Tiffany Coleman, Aurora Crew, Flor Fuentes, Komal Patel, and Nina Zeigenfuse
3. Building a "Field of Dreams" for an Adapted Sports Program
Speakers: Linda A. Case, CTRS and Colleen C. Connolly, CTRS

4. Changing the Course of Recreation Therapy While Treating Patients at a Psychiatric Hospital
Speaker: Adrianne L. Little, CTRS-RRT
5 . Health Promotion Programming
Speakers: John Shank, EdD., CTRS and Catherine Coyle, PhD, CTRS
6. Using Animal Assisted Therapy as a Treatment Intervention in Recreation Therapy
Speaker: Holly Cobb Parker, CTRS
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Vendor Networking Social 5:15–7pm
Look for more information in your registration packet.
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Monday, May 19

8:30–10:00am Breakout Sessions
7. 2007 NCTRC Job Analysis Study
Speakers: Bob Riley, PhD, CTRS and Noelle Molley M.S.Ed, CTRS
8. An Old Modality Made New - Speed Stacking
Speaker: Susan E. Lynch, PhD, CTRS
9. Implicit Memory and the Acquisition of Constant Practice and Varied Practice on African-American Nursing Home Residents Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease
Speakers: Charles Bond, MS, CTRS and Darryl Mills, RRT
10. Team Building for Clients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Speakers: Cindy Pivar, CTRS, Janine Mahraun, CTRS, and Michelle Smith, OTR/L
11. Managing Crisis Situation in Any Settings
Speakers: Amy Demay and Jo Anne Meyer
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Break 10:00–10:30am
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10:30–12:00pm Breakout Sessions
12. The 6th Man: group interactions as a factor in program success.
Speaker: Patricia Kleban, MS, CTRS
13. A Motivational Multi-sensory Approach to Exercise Using the BigBand Fitness System
Speakers: Deborah Blank, PhD and Carol Levy, Certified Personal Trainer
14. Exploring Therapy on Horseback: An Introduction to Therapeutic Riding
Speakers: Rhonda Nelson PhD, CTRS and Dorit R. Contento
15. Get Up and Get Moving, Using Wheelchair Sports to Attain Treatment Goals
Speakers: Heather Campbell, CTRS and Pamela Lehnert, CTRS
16. LEADERSHIP ATRA
Speaker: Glenn W. Thompson, M.Ed., CTRS, NHA
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12:00–1:30pm Luncheon

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2:00–3:30pm Breakout Sessions
17. Sexuality and Dementia: Establishing an Approach for Understanding and Support, Part 1
Speakers: Sharon Nichols, CTRS and Sarah J. Michener, MS, CTRS

18. An Outcome Measurement of a Recreation Therapy Anger Management Program
Speaker: Deborah C. Marcus, CTRS
19. NCTRC Recertification: Continuing Professional Competence
Speakers: Bob Riley, PhD, CTRS and Noelle Molley M.S.Ed, CTRS

20. To Build a Better Life, You Need the Right Tools
Speaker: Denise Barton Schuler, MS, ATP
21. Validating your patients/clients/residents… The Nuts and Bolts
Speaker: Beth Albaneze, MA, CTRS, CPRP
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Break 3:30–3:45pm
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3:45–5:15pm Breakout Sessions
22. Sexuality and Dementia: Establishing an Approach for Understanding and Support, Part 2
Speakers: Sharon Nichols, CTRS and Sarah J. Michener, MS, CTRS
23. Constructing Instructional Aids for your TR Sessions
Speakers: Catherine Coyle, PhD, CTRS, Lindsay Southwick, Jenna Zuber, Richard Hagenbuch, Karin Tsantilis, Colleen Thomas, and Tan Pham
24. A Visit to the Idea Doctor
Speaker: Kathleen A. Mahoney, MS. Ed, CTRS
25. BULLYING: You Don’t Have to Take it Anymore
Speakers: Dr. Andro L. Barnett and Dr. Anna de Vito
26. HOUSE CALLS, LLC… An example of a business started by a Recreation Therapist
Speaker: Beth Albaneze, MA, CTRS, CPRP
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Evening
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Tuesday May 20th
8:30–10:00am Breakout Sessions
27. Dealing with Difficult (oops Challenging) People
Speaker: Susan E. Lynch, PhD, CTRS
28. Exercise, Putting It Back into Programming
Speaker: Marcia Smith, MA, CTRS, H/FI
29 Finding the Right Person for the Job in Your Organization
Speakers: Carla J. Carmichael, CTRS and Cathy G. Lee, CTRS
30. Beyond the Birds and Bees: Sexual Behaviors of Inpatients
Speaker: Kathleen A. Mahoney, MS. Ed, CTRS
31. Calling All Hotheads: Anger Management in the Mental Health Field
Speaker: Scott D. Schmidt, CTRS

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Break 10:00–10:30am
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10:30–12:00pm Endnote Brunch
32. The Recreational Therapy Medicare Project
Speaker: Glenn W. Thompson, M.Ed., CTRS, NH

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