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Motivational Interviewing in Rec Therapy – presented Holly J. Bean, Ph.D., LCPC, CRC, CTRS (60 minutes/ 0.1 CEU)

Motivational Interviewing in Rec Therapy – presented Holly J. Bean, Ph.D., LCPC, CRC, CTRS (60 minutes/ 0.1 CEU) (One Clock Hour of Continuing Education)

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Rec Therapy -- CEU Secrets -- One Clock Hour of Continuing Education (0.1 CEU)

FREE course This is a webinar replay. Session content is CE Pre-Approved by NCTRC

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An Introduction to Cinema Therapy: And application to recreational therapy practice -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Birgit Wolz’s (2004) E-Motion Picture Magic: A Movie Lover's Guide to Healing and Transformation. Pass quiz with 70% or better. -- Book NOT included with course.

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Therapeutic Recreation for people with vision impairments by Rosalyn Fast (One Clock Hour of Continuing Education)

Therapeutic Recreation for people with vision impairments by Rosalyn Fast (One Clock Hour of Continuing Education)

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Narrative of Professional Quality of Life among TR practitioners working in LTC homes (90 Minutes of Continuing Education)

Narrative of Professional Quality of Life among TR practitioners working in LTC homes (90 minutes) Presented by: Jenna Johnstone

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Golden Yoga – Mindful Movement for Elders by Jeanette Sealy (90 Minutes of Continuing Education)

Golden Yoga – Mindful Movement for Elders by Jeanette Sealy (90 Minutes of Continuing Education)

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Stacked programming for those with short attention spans by Linda Bailey (One Clock Hour of Continuing Education)

Linda Bailey presents: Stacked programming for those with short attention spans (One Clock Hour of Continuing Education)

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Jen Tindall Presents: "Cultivating Gratitude with Seniors" (One Clock Hour of Continuing Education)

Jen Tindall Presents: "Cultivating Gratitude with Seniors" (One Clock Hour of Continuing Education)

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Kristin Mian presents: Strategies and techniques for adaptive aquatics (One clock hour)

Kristin Mian, CTRS presents: "Strategies and techniques for adaptive aquatics"

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Mindfulness as treatment for mental health treatment needs -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Read: Gill Hasson’s (2013) Mindfulness: be mindful/ live in the moment Pass quiz with 70% or better. -- Book NOT included with course.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Recreation Therapy -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Read "DBT: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: The only DBT step-by-step guide to regularizing by taking control of personality disorder. " Pass quiz with 70% or better. -- Book NOT included with course.

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Counseling and Recreation Therapy -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Read Aileen Milne’s "Teach Yourself: Understand Counseling " Pass quiz with 70% or better. -- Book NOT included with course.

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Understanding Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT ) -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Read David Burns (1980) "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Book" Pass quiz with 70% or better. -- Book NOT included with course.

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Techniques for helping children decrease verbal and physical aggression -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Read Ross Green's book "The Explosive Child” and passing an online" Pass quiz with 70% or better. -- Book NOT included with course.

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Responding to troubled youth’s challenging behavior -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Read Appelstein’s "No such Thing as a Bad Kid." Pass quiz with 70% or better. -- Book NOT included with course.

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Understanding PTSD -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Independent learner is to read Romeo Vitell’s book, the everything guide to overcoming PTSD and pass a written test on the book with a score of 70% or better. -- Book NOT included with course.

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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Independent learner will demonstrate a basic BPD as evidenced by reading I Hate You, Don’t Leave Me, and passing quiz with 70% or better. Book NOT included with course.

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Understanding Autism - Five (5) Clock Hours

Independent learner will read Barry Pizant’s (2015) book, Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism; and passing an online quiz with at least a score of 70% or better.

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Positive Psychology -- Five (5) Clock Hours

Independent learner will demonstrate an awareness of positive psychology as evidenced by reading Barbara Fredrickson's (2009) "Positivity" and pass with score of 70% or better on quiz. Unlimited tests. Book not included with course.

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Leisure Education and Counseling -- – Two (2) clock hours of continuing education

You’ll be able to identify: a.) Three counseling skills that can be used to facilitate leisure counseling; b.) Three ways to provide leisure education/ counseling; and c.) at least one benefit of leisure education and counseling

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Motivation Secrets -- – Two (2) clock hours of continuing education

You'll be able to identify: a.) the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation; b.) some of the problems or concerns with extrinsic motivators; and c.) ways to inspire intrinsic motivation to get people to take action

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Social Psychology Secrets -- Two (2) clock hours of continuing education

By the end of this session, you'll know be able to identify: a.) Three ways to express thoughts and feelings; b) What you’ll need to start a journaling program; and c.) Three health benefits for journaling/ self-expression.

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Positive Psychology Secrets -- – Two (2) clock hours of continuing education

By the end of this training, you'll be able to identify: a.) define positive psychology; b.) identify research that supports positive psychology' and c.) ow can rec therapists How to implement positive psychology.

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Rec Therapist: We Put the RT in HEART® -- (compassion and professional skills) -- – Two (2) clock hours of continuing education

You’ll be able to: 1.) Define humanistic psychology; 2.) Identify (3) parts of humanistic approach developed by Carl Rogers: 3.) Identify (5) parts of Maslows’s Self-actualization and 5.) Identify Gary Chapman’s (5) Love Languages

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The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions -- – Two (2) clock hours of continuing education

By the end of this session, you'll know the following: Three ways to express thoughts and feelings. What you’ll need to start a journaling program Three health benefits for journaling/ self-expression

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Trauma Focused Recreational Therapy – Two (2) Clock Hours

By the end of this session, you'll know How trauma affects children and teens Know the elements of the PRACTICE (Trauma-focused model) Know how to use DBT skills to help kids/ teens with trauma Self-care techniques for vicarious trauma.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Recreational Therapy -- – Two (2) clock hours of continuing education

By the end of this session, you'll know the following: 1.) What DBT stands for 2.) Who created DBT 3.) What is Validation 4.) What are the Four skill sets taught in DBT

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Teaching Emotion Regulation Skills to People with Behavioral Health Needs – Two (2) Clock Hours

By the end of this session, you'll know How to teach about emotions The DBT (ACCEPTS) set of emotion regulation skills The DBT (IMPROVE) distress tolerance skills. Content: webinar replay and slides

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Interpersonal Success Secrets – Two (2) Clock Hours

By the end of this session, you’ll You’ll be able to: 1.) Identify an interpersonal assessment tool. 2.) Identify three benefits for developing interpersonal skills 3.) Identify ten interpersonal skills (that RTs can teach)

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Rec Therapist: How to be an effective leader and get twice the results – Two (2) Clock Hours

By the end of this session, you’ll know: a.) where you can take on leadership roles; b.) an ineffective leadership style that results in a team being 50% as productive; and c.) intelligent leadership that gets twice the results. [Webinar Replay]

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Treating Depression: Techniques for Promoting Happiness -- Five Clock Hours

Independent learner will read the book: Shimoff and Cline (2007) Happy for No Reason and pass quiz with a score of 70% or better. NOTE-- Required book is NOT included. We recommend public library for books!

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Psychology of Success: Understanding the Growth Mindset -- Five Clock Hours

Independent learner is to read Carol Dweck’s (2007), "Mindset: the new psychology of success" and pass the online quiz (based on the book) with a score of at least 70% -- Required book is NOT included. We recommend public library for books!

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Eating Disorders: Recreational Therapy’s Role in Effective Treatment by Laurie Nerat CTRS (One clock hour of continuing education)

Eating Disorders: Recreational Therapy’s Role in Effective Treatment By: Laurie Nerat CTRS

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Bibliotherapy in Rec Therapy by Laurie Nerat CTRS (One clock hour of continuing education)

Course Topic: Bibliotherapy, A Novel Approach to dealing with Life’s challenges and Issues Presenter: Laurie Nerat CTRS

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Models of Practice in Rec. Therapy (One clock hour of continuing education)

Models of Practice in Rec. Therapy This session content is CE Pre-Approved by NCTRC 0.1 CEU (1 clock hour of continuing education)

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Coping Skills Training for Adolescents with Psychiatric Diagnosis and Behavioral Difficulties by Kristin Green, CTRS (one clock hour)

Coping Skills Training for Adolescents with Psychiatric Diagnosis and Behavioral Difficulties Presented by our Innovative Instructor: Kristin Green, CTRS

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How to Teach Mindfulness to Kids by Kristi Crawford- 90 minutes (0.15 CEUs)

How to Teach Mindfulness to Kids 90 mins (0.15 CEUs)

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Communication skills: therapeutic and non-verbal -- 90 minutes (0.15 CEUs)

Communication skills: therapeutic and non-verbal (90 mins) 0.15 CEUs

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Professional Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation by Mary Nagy -- 90 minutes (0.15 CEUs)

Professional Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation Training Consists of: Slideshow Videos

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Ethics and professionalism in Rec. Therapy -- 90 minutes (0.15 CEUs)

Video training: An overview of ethics and professionalism in recreational therapy

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Behavioral Health Needs and Treatment Approaches in Recreational Therapy – 12 Clock Hours

Session content is CE Pre-Approved by NCTRC for 12 clock hours of continuing education. This course counts towards Behavioral Health Specialization

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Danny Pettry Presents: Develop Your Potential: Reach Your Biggest Goals This Year -- 2 Clock Hours

Danny Pettry presents his keynote talk for professional Recreational Therapists. Pettry reviews four (4) skills for professional and personal development. Session is two (2) clock hours

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Business Start Up in Rec Therapy (60 mins/ 0.1 CEU)

TR Knowledge Areas: Admin: TR/RT service plan of operation; Payment system (e.g. government funding, managed care, private contract, Medicare, Medicaid, ICDM); . Budgeting and fiscal management (e.g., fund acquisition, fund management)

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Therapeutic outcomes for Tai Chi (60 mins/ 0.1 CEU)

Learn to identify the cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual therapeutic outcomes for Tai Chi.

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Pain, Anxiety, and Restlessness in Physical Rehabilitation, the Role of the Rec Therapy

Pain, Anxiety, and Restlessness in Physical Rehabilitation, the Role of the Rec Therapy

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The Difference Between Recreation Activities and Recreation Therapy

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Supercharged: Understanding the influence of energy patterns in client care by Amber Gerber (one clock hour)

Supercharged: Understanding the influence of energy patterns in client care (one clock hour) by Amber Gerber, CTRS, Reiki Grand Master.

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Overcoming Burnout In the Workplace by Lacey Burgess Hatley, MS, CTRS/LRT (60 mins/ 0.1 CEU)

Learning objectives: Identify 5 causes of workplace stress. Identify 5 symptoms of workplace stress. Identify 3 negative outcomes of workplace stress. Identify 5 benefits of overcoming/coping with workplace stress. Identify and perform 3 evidenced-

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Keynote Topic: Is Recreational Therapy Effective or "A pie in the sky?" (One Clock Hour)

1. Describe the recreational therapy process. 2. Describe types of evidence used in evidence-based practice. 3. Illustrate how theory is a necessary part in recreational therapy. 4. Outline emerging trends in recreational therapy.

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NCTRC Overview and Recertification Process (One Clock Hour)

This session will focus on various aspects of the NCTRC Certification Program including an overview of NCTRC services and review of where Certification Standards come from. Review of requirements for Recertification will be provided, including the

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Interacting with people who have disabilities / transfer techniques (one clock hour of continuing education)

Video training: Video 1: Interacting with people who have disabilities Video 2: Transfer techniques

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Using Visual And Pictoral Cues in Recreational Therapy (One Clock Hour)

This session will describe how visual and pictorial cues can be used to improve functioning, teach leisure skills, and facilitate inclusive recreation programs. A detailed description of tools that can be used to generate pictorial cue will also be

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The RT's Guide to Habitual Thriving (One Clock Hour)

Based on evidence from Hardiness, Resilience, Grit and Positive Psychology and grounded in Psychiatric Rehab practice the HT (Habitual Thriving) perspective proclaims and explains a model/framework for positive change for you and for your clients.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as an Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) Model for Recreation Therapy (RT) (One Clock Hour)

An Overview: A Review of Marsha Linehan’s (2021) Memoir Building a Life Worth Living, Source: Linehan, M. (2021). Building a life worth living: A memoir. Random House.

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The Meaning of Genuine Interactions and The Value of Moments by Christine Hess (One Clock Hour)

Christine Hess will be discussing how important it is to not rush through every work day and spend time in the moment with residents. How to balance keeping your schedule and being able to savor the genuine interactions with your residents/ pts.

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Trauma Informed Care by Sharon McGloin, MSOD, MS, CTRS [two clock hours] (0.2 CEUs)

This course will give you a framework and understanding about Trauma Informed Care and the impact that trauma has on folks throughout the lifespan. Trauma affects all of us and we all have an ACE score.

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Recreation in mental health by Maria Lopez (one clock hour)

Recreation in mental health by Maria Lopez

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Heal through words: a therapeutic writing program by Denise Lima-Laskiewicz - (one clock hour)

The writing program will explore the therapeutic benefits of writing. It will provide examples of how to conduct a writing program in a group format for people with mental health needs.

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Supporting mental health through arts in context to Recreation Therapy by Jennifer Heil (one clock hour)

In this one hour session, participants will increase their knowledge on how to utilize the arts, in context to the recreational therapy services they provide to support improved mental health and well-being..

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Caregiver’s Case Study (Traumatic Brain Injury) by Rosalyn Fast (one clock hour)

This workshop highlights how Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) caregivers can assist Recreation Therapists in rehabilitating and reintegrating injured family members into their community.

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Music and Movement in therapeutic recreation by Jim Arnold (one clock hour)

Session to include elements of music for improving social interaction, encouraging physical exercise and providing cognitive stimulation for people with various abilities

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Using Recreational Therapy to Aid in Relapse Prevention by Lacey Burgess Hatley (one clock hour)

Educating on what substance use/abuse is, types of substances and affects it has on an individual, and Recreational Therapy interventions to aid in relapse prevention.

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Transitioning Activities Department to Therapeutic Recreation Department by Hannah Hansen CTRS (one clock hour)

A guide for CTRS’s working in a skilled nursing environment to integrate Therapeutic Recreation modalities and adapting your typical Activities program to an interdisciplinary and clinically based program, without losing your mind.

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Creative Modalities in TR: therapeutic use of puppets for special populations - Veronica Kaninska (one clock hour)

This session is an overview of the idea of puppetry as a therapeutic tool in recreational therapy and for a variety of clients. The attendees will discover answers to the essential What, Where, How, and Why. What are puppets, and why can they serve a

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Music and Dementia by Rebecca Frize, MT-BC, ADC (one clock hour)

Music & Dementia: Getting a Positive Response is a presentation of utilizing music in your group or independent sessions when working with people who have dementia as a non-music therapist. Goals and interventions will be introduced for cognitive, ph

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The benefits of exercise on mental health

This session will discuss how exercise effects mental health in the areas of depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, PTSD and trauma. It will also discuss physical benefits and cognitive benefits

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Counseling Psychology in Relation to Recreation Therapy

Counseling Psychology, including going over the basics of incorporating Humanistic Psychology (Active Listening, reflection, empathy, etc.) CBT, Existentialism, Hypnosis/NLP, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology for incorporating

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The Center for Equine Recovery for Veterans

Presentation of our Equine Therapy program for Veterans and the unique protocol partnering with MTSU Horse Science college students. While our Vets are learning how to ride, the students are learning more about mental health hology for incorporating

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The Risk of Learning is Fun (audio presentation)

(Audio Course) Christopher Worth, a person with a developmental disability, will describe how, for him, the power of risk in play and the decision-making it requires, he believes, helped him and therefore helps others to be the people

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Recreation Therapy in treatment of depression in elderly

This session will start with an introduction about the causes of depression in older adults. Then the session will discuss the top six treatment strategies RT can utilize in treating depression in older adults.

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Advocating for people with various abilities [Audio training] by Christopher Worth (one clock hour)

Christopher Worth, Ph.D. discusses his experiences with C.P. and how recreation therapy taught him to advocate for himself

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Compassion Fatigue (two clock hours)

Compassion fatigue, also known as Vicarious Trauma, is a condition characterized by lessening of compassion over time. It is common in trauma victims and individual that work in helping professions. This program will give you tools to succeed.

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Music and Movement in Rec Therapy [Audio training] by Jim Arnold (one clock hour)

Session reviews your brain and elements of music. This is an Audio Course training

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Is A Source Reliable? by Jenna Kilawee (one clock hour)

A lot of recreation therapists utilize books, scholarly journals, and articles for their continuing education and general knowledge, but how can one be sure that a source is reliable? This course will help you evaluate if source is credible.

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Book Club: Leadership Skills (Ten Clock Hours)

Read Vanessa Van Edward’s (2022) book: Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication, post a comment about the book and pass a written (20 question test) on the book with a score of at least 70%. BOOK is not included with the course.

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Depression (Two Clock Hours)

an overview of the depression, etiology (known causes), symptoms of the depression, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this depression, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis

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Anxiety (Two Clock Hours)

overview of the anxiety disorder, etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

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Schizophrenia (Two Clock Hours)

Overview of Schizophrenia , etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

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Bipolar Disorders (Two Clock Hours)

Overview of the Bipolar Disorder, etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

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PTSD (Two Clock Hours)

Overview of PTSD , etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) (Two Clock Hours)

Overview of OCD , etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

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Eating disorders (Two Clock Hours)

Overview of Eating Disorders, etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Two Clock Hours)

Overview of ADHD, etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

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Substance use disorders (Two Clock Hours)

Overview of Substance use, etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) (Two Clock Hours)

Borderline Personality, etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

20 Ice breaker activities [No CEUS]

Unlock powerful conversations with '20 Ice Breaker Activities.' Filled with engaging, easy-to-lead activities, this book is your roadmap to dynamic discussions and connection-building in groups of any size."

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Helping Teens Master Their Emotions through Peak Performance Psychology

An overview of adolescent, potential causes associated with inability roe regulate emotions, mental and physical health problems associated with inability to regulate emotions, techniques for regulating emotions and peak performance.

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Panic Disorder (2 clock hours)

An overview of Panic Disorder, including: definition of diagnosis, etiology, symptoms, what people in helping profession need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced based treatments, and rec therapy approaches

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Social Anxiety Disorder (Two Clock Hours)

An overview of Social Anxiety Disorder, including: definition of diagnosis, etiology, symptoms, what people in helping profession need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced based treatments, and rec therapy

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Book Club: Interventions (Ten Clock Hours)

Independent learner will read, "The Tools to help you find courage, creativity and the willpower to inspire you to live in forward motion." Post two comments. Pass test with 70% score or better. NOTE: The book is NOT included with the course.

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Dissociative Identify Disorder (Two Clock Hours)

Explore a comprehensive overview of Dissociative Identity Disorder, covering its diagnosis, symptoms, etiology, evidenced-based treatments, and crucial insights necessary for professionals in helping professions.

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Dual Diagnosis (Two Clock Hours)

Gain a comprehensive overview of Dual Diagnosis, exploring its definition, symptoms, etiology, evidenced-based treatments, and essential insights required by professionals in helping professions. Discover effective recreational therapy activities

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (Two Clock Hours)

An overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, including: definition of diagnosis, etiology, symptoms, what people in helping profession need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced based treatments, and rec therapy

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Sensory Processing Disorder (Two Clock Hours)

An overview of Sensory Processing Disorder, including: definition of diagnosis, etiology, symptoms, what people in helping profession need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced based treatments, and rec therapy

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (Two Clock Hours)

Explore a comprehensive overview of Seasonal Affective Disorder, encompassing its diagnosis, symptoms, etiology, evidenced-based treatments, and essential insights vital for professionals in helping professions. Discover effective recreational therap

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Conduct Disorder (Two Clock Hours)

Explore a comprehensive overview of Conduct Disorder, covering its diagnosis, symptoms, etiology, evidenced-based treatments, and crucial insights necessary for professionals in helping professions. Discover effective recreational therapy activities

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Insomnia Disorder (Two Clock Hours)

Discover a comprehensive overview of Insomnia Disorder, covering its diagnosis, symptoms, etiology, evidenced-based treatments, and crucial insights vital for professionals in helping professions. Explore effective recreational therapy activities des

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Reactive Attachment Disorder (Two Clock Hours)

Borderline Personality, etiology (known causes), symptoms of the diagnosis, what recreation therapists need to know before providing services for people with this diagnosis, evidenced-based treatments for this diagnosis, recreation therapy

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What have you done for me lately: an update from ATRA with Brent Wolfe (one clock hour)

Discover how ATRA empowers and advocates for recreational therapists. Join us to explore ATRA's recent initiatives and learn how you can feel empowered through your national professional association.

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Finding Purpose, Connections and New Practices Aimed a Global Pandemic by Evelyn Mack (one clock hour)

Explore an innovative virtual group practice designed to address the needs of a vulnerable population amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. T

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Social Inclusion For People With Mental Health Issues by Daniel V. Schiavo, MS, CTRS & Myisha Jones (one clock hour)

exploration of our pivotal role in fostering social inclusion for individuals facing mental health challenges within the community. Delve into the multifaceted aspects of social inclusion, addressing the nuanced needs of this population.

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Treating the whole person following TBI: the recreational therapist's role by Kayce Kellman (one clock hour)

Join Kayce Kellman in a one-hour webinar exploring the vital role of recreational therapy in treating individuals holistically after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

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Integrating Plants & Nature into Your Therapeutic Approach by Alexis Ashworth (one clock hour)

This course explores the profound health benefits of incorporating plants and nature into therapeutic approaches, focusing on therapeutic horticulture.

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Enhancing Facilitation Techniques in Psychiatry by Samantha Black (one clock hour)

Join Samantha Black with her dynamic session focused on advancing facilitation techniques within psychiatry. Explore reality therapy, mindfulness, coping skills, and more, gaining practical insights to elevate your mental health practice.

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Mindfulness Works! Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness in Recreation Therapy Interventions by Brandon Cruz (one clock hour)

Join our 60-minute webinar to explore the impact of mindfulness in recreation therapy interventions. Discover the essence of mindfulness, its operational components, and practical facilitation techniques. Learn how to integrate mindfulness into your

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Differentiation in Today's World of Differences by Mary Lil Moses, CTRS (one clock hour)

an insightful session on differentiation in today's world of differences. Explore the reality of serving clients with multiple diagnoses, including intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, and autism.

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The Impact of Adapted Recreation on Health Quality of Life" Instructor: Amanda Ervin, MSc, CTRS (one clock hour)

Join Amanda Ervin, MSc, CTRS, as she presents findings from a research project in Southern Alberta on the health quality of life (HQOL) and wellbeing outcomes of individuals participating in adapted recreation activities.

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Memory Care Essentials: Best Practices for Recreational Therapy and Meaningful Activities" Instructor: Christine Hess, CTRS (90 minutes)

a comprehensive session on memory care, focusing on best practices for recreational therapy programming, creating meaningful activities, and supporting families impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Enhancing Therapeutic Relationships: Building Rapport in Recreational Therapy (90 mins/ 0.15 CEUs)

Learn key strategies for building rapport and developing strong therapeutic relationships with clients. This session highlights the importance of trust and communication in creating a supportive environment

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Integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Positive Affirmations in Recreational Therapy (90 mins/ O.15 CEUs)

Delve into the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a specific focus on integrating positive affirmations into practice.

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Mastering the Domains of Recreational Therapy (90 mins/ 0.15 CEUs)

Explore the essential domains of recreational therapy that guide effective practice. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the foundational knowledge and competencies that recreational therapists need to ensure holistic care.

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Fostering Gratitude: A Recreational Therapy Approach to Enhance Well-Being (90 mins/ 0.15 CEUs)

Discover how the practice of gratitude can be used as a powerful tool to enhance emotional well-being and build resilience in clients.

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Heart Rate Coherence: Integrating Biofeedback into Recreational Therapy Interventions (90 mins/ 0.15 CEUs)

Discover how the practice of gratitude can be used as a powerful tool to enhance emotional well-being and build resilience in clients.

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Self-Care Strategies for Recreational Therapists (90 minutes)

explores essential self-care strategies for recreational therapists, focusing on identifying burnout symptoms, understanding the importance of self-care, and implementing effective techniques to maintain well-being and professional longevity.

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Ethical Principles in Recreational Therapy Practice (90 minutes)

Discover key ethical principles in recreational therapy, including "Do No Harm" and "Promote Outcomes." Learn a structured ethical decision-making process and best practices for upholding professional integrity in recreational therapy practice.

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Writing Measurable Treatment Goals in Recreational Therapy (90 minutes)

explores the importance of setting measurable treatment goals in recreational therapy, emphasizing why structured goals lead to better client outcomes, professional accountability, and third-party payer reimbursement

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Evidenced Based Practice in Recreational Therapy Practice (90 minutes)

Discover the importance of evidence-based practices (EBP) in recreational therapy. Learn about ethical responsibilities, professional competency, client-centered care, and strategies for implementing EBP to enhance client outcomes

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Behavioral Health in Recreational Therapy Practice (more than a setting). (90 minutes)

Explore behavioral health in recreational therapy beyond typical behavioral health settings, but as well as other settings too. Explore humanistic approaches to providing services for people with behavioral health treatment needs.

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Serving Those Who Served: Recreational Therapy for Veterans (90 minutes)

Explore the unique challenges and needs of veterans and how recreational therapy can be a powerful tool in their healing journey. This session highlights trauma-informed care, adaptive interventions, and strategies to support veterans.

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Belong, Connect, Lead: The Power of Professional Memberships in Recreational Therapy (90 minutes)

Professional growth begins with connection. This course explores the benefits of joining professional associations, including advocacy, continuing education, networking, and leadership opportunities.

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Hope and Healing: Recreational Therapy and Suicide Prevention (90 minutes)

Discover how recreational therapists can support suicide prevention through safe environments, meaningful activities, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Learn to recognize warning signs, build protective factors, and foster connection and hope.

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Moments of Joy: Recreational Therapy and Dementia Care (90 mins).

Discover how recreational therapy brings purpose, connection, and joy to individuals living with dementia. This session highlights person-centered care, adaptive strategies, and activity planning for cognitive decline while supporting dignity

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Get in the Flow: Using Flow Theory in Recreational Therapy (90 mins).

Tap into the power of flow—when people are fully immersed, engaged, and enjoying the moment. This session explores Flow Theory and how recreational therapists can use it to design sessions that boost motivation, focus, and happiness.

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Adaptive Sports in Recreational Therapy: Promoting Inclusion, Empowerment, and Physical Health (90 mins).

Learn how to use adaptive sports in recreational therapy to enhance physical health, build confidence, and foster inclusion for all clients.

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Recreational Therapy Strategies for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Enhancing Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes (90 mins).

Learn evidence-based recreational therapy strategies for autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and intellectual disability to foster skill development and inclusion. ✅ Keyword Phrases:

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Supporting Successful Aging: Recreational Therapy Interventions for Older Adults (90 mins).

Discover how recreational therapy helps older adults stay active, connected, and well through targeted interventions and meaningful engagement.

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Addressing Substance Use Disorders through Recreational Therapy: Strategies for Recovery and Relapse Prevention (90 mins).

Explore how recreational therapy supports recovery from substance use disorders through emotional regulation, stress relief, leisure education, and relapse prevention.

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Person-Centered Recreational Therapy for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Fostering Engagement and Growth (90 mins).

Learn how recreational therapy supports individuals with intellectual disabilities through inclusive, strengths-based interventions that foster communication, independence, and well-being.

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Expressive Writing: A Tool for Emotional Healing (90 mins).

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Using Movies to Support Emotional Insight and Social Connection (90 mins).

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Healing Through Books: Bibliotherapy in Recreational Therapy (90 mins).

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Growing Wellness: Integrating Horticulture into Recreational Therapy (90 mins).

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Laughter as Medicine: Using Humor in Recreational Therapy (90 mins).

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Life in Balance: Recreational Therapy for Adults (90 mins).

Life in Balance: Recreational Therapy for Adults is a self-paced, 90-minute CEU course (0.15 CEUs)

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Launching Forward: Recreational Therapy with Young Adults (90 mins).

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Growing Through Recreation: Therapeutic Approaches for Adolescents (90 mins).

Growing Through Recreation: Therapeutic Approaches for Adolescents is a 90-minute self-paced CEU course (0.15 CEUs) for recreational therapists working with teens.

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Play with Purpose: Recreational Therapy for Pediatric Populations (90 mins)

Play with Purpose: Recreational Therapy for Pediatric Populations is a self-paced, 90-minute CEU course (0.15 CEUs)

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Aging Gracefully: Recreational Therapy with Older Adults (90 mins)

Aging Gracefully: Recreational Therapy with Older Adults is a self-paced, 90-minute CEU course (0.15 CEUs) designed for certified recreational therapists working with older adult populations.

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Advocating for Clients and the Profession: A Rec Therapist's Role (90 mins)

Gain skills to champion your clients and the field of recreational therapy through confident and ethical advocacy.

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Cultural Competence in Therapeutic Recreation (90 mins)

Strengthen your ability to provide inclusive, respectful, and culturally aware services to diverse populations.

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Confidentiality & Ethics in Recreational Therapy Practice (90 mins)

Understand your legal and ethical responsibilities in protecting client information across care settings.

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Understanding and Supporting Clients with Complex PTSD (90 mins)

Learn how trauma shapes the brain and behavior, and how recreational therapists can support healing through trauma-informed care.

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Attachment Styles and Therapeutic Relationships in Recreational Therapy (90 mins)

Explore how early attachment styles affect client relationships and how RTs can foster emotional growth and trust.

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Advocating for Clients and the Profession: A Rec Therapist's Role (90 mins)

This course empowers recreational therapists to advocate effectively for both their clients and the profession across clinical, community, and professional settings.

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Coping Skills Interventions: Recreational Therapy Strategies for Emotional Regulation and Resilience (90 mins)

Learn practical coping skills interventions in recreational therapy to support emotional regulation, build resilience, and replace unhealthy behaviors.

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Hospice Care and Recreational Therapy: Enhancing Quality of Life at End of Life (90 mins)

Learn how recreational therapy supports quality of life, dignity, and comfort for patients in hospice care.

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Recreational Therapy and Physical Disabilities: Foundations, Adaptations, and Inclusive Interventions (90 mins)

Explore how recreational therapists can support individuals with physical disabilities through safe, meaningful, and evidence-based interventions that enhance quality of life.

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Preventing Clinician Burnout: Self-Care and Resilience Strategies for Recreational Therapists (90 mins)

This course helps recreational therapists recognize burnout, understand its impact on patient care, and apply prevention strategies to support resilience.

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Nature and Forest Therapy: Evidence-Based Interventions in Recreational Therapy Practice (90 mins)

This course explores how recreational therapists can integrate nature and forest therapy to promote healing, resilience, and overall well-being.

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The Use of Guided Imagery as a Recreational Therapy Intervention by Vincent Bonadies (one clock hour)

Learn how guided imagery can reduce stress and support healing in recreational therapy.

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How to Overcome Stress and Burnout Working in the Psychiatric Field by Samantha Black (one clock hour)

Learn how recreational therapists can prevent and manage stress and burnout in psychiatric settings using the five TR domains, CBT, DBT, and coping strategies.

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Laughing Our Way to Wellness by Heather Muncie (one clock hour)

Interactive training on using laughter as a TR intervention to boost physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being—plus workplace applications.

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Recreation Therapists Help Individuals with Dementia Feel Seen, Heard, and Valued by Savannah Petersen (one clock hour)

Learn the essentials of dementia and how to design person-centered recreation therapy: communication tips, environmental tweaks, and meaningful activities that improve engagement, behavior, and quality of life for people living with dementia.

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Expressive Healing: Creative Expression for Emotional Processing in Rec Therapy by Tayler Winstead (one clock hour)

Practical, low-pressure creative expression tools for recreational therapists to support emotional processing, with adaptations and documentation tips.

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Engaging Group Activities for Growth

Discover practical group activities that boost confidence, strengthen coping skills, and foster connection in any setting. Perfect for therapists, educators, and leaders.

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Engaging Group Activities for Growth

Discover practical group activities that boost confidence, strengthen coping skills, and foster connection in any setting. Perfect for therapists, educators, and leaders.

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Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: What Recreational Therapists Need to Know (90 minutes)

This course gives recreational therapists foundational knowledge of Major Depressive Disorder, including symptoms, barriers to leisure, and safe, effective service considerations.

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Foundations of Generalized Anxiety Disorder for Recreational Therapy Practice (90 minutes)

This course equips recreational therapists with essential knowledge of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), including diagnostic features, barriers to leisure, and strategies to reduce anxiety in therapeutic settings.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Essential Knowledge for Recreational Therapists (90 minutes)

This course provides recreational therapists with essential knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including symptoms, trauma’s impact on leisure, and trauma-informed care strategies for safe, supportive practice.

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Bipolar Disorder: Key Considerations for Recreational Therapy Services (90 minutes)

This course equips recreational therapists with essential knowledge of Bipolar Disorder, including mood cycles, challenges to leisure participation, and safety considerations for therapeutic services.

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Schizophrenia: What Every Recreational Therapist Should Understand Before Treatment (90 minutes)

This course provides recreational therapists with foundational knowledge of schizophrenia, including symptoms, barriers to leisure, and effective strategies to promote safe engagement in recreation services.

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Substance Use Disorders: Preparing Recreational Therapists for Effective Practice (90 minutes)

This course provides recreational therapists with foundational knowledge of substance use disorders, their impact on leisure and functioning, and practical RT strategies for supporting recovery and relapse prevention.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundational Knowledge for Recreational Therapists (90 minutes)

This course introduces recreational therapists to the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and explores strategies to support social, cognitive, and leisure engagement through therapeutic recreatio

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Essential Insights for Recreational Therapy (90 minutes)

This course equips recreational therapists with foundational knowledge of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and explores strategies to support focus, impulse control, and engagement in leisure activities.

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: What Recreational Therapists Need to Know Before Service (90 minutes)

This course provides recreational therapists with foundational knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including symptoms, stages, and strategies to promote quality of life through therapeutic recreation.

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Eating Disorders: Foundational Understanding for Recreational Therapy Professionals (90 minutes)

This course introduces recreational therapists to the characteristics of eating disorders and their impact on self-esteem, leisure, and daily life. Participants will learn strategies to promote body positivity, coping skills, and healthy leisure eng

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Lighthouse Bundle – PDF License (NO CEUs)

Get Lighthouse for Souls and Lighthouse for Souls WORKBOOK together in this exclusive PDF bundle. Includes unlimited re-print rights for educational and non-commercial use—perfect for rec therapists, teachers, counselors, and facilitators.

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Self-Care for Behavioral Health Recreational Therapists (90 minutes)

Learn practical self-care strategies to prevent burnout, manage stress, and improve patient outcomes. This 90-minute self-study course helps recreational therapists in behavioral health settings strengthen resilience, maintain emotional balance

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Recreational Therapy and Mindfulness: Tools for Enhancing Mental and Behavioral Health Outcomes (90 minutes)

Learn how to integrate mindfulness into recreational therapy practice to enhance emotional regulation, focus, and safety for clients with mental and behavioral health needs.

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Applying Positive Psychology in Behavioral Health–Focused Recreational Therapy (two clock hours))

This 2-hour self-study CEU course introduces recreational therapists to the core principles of positive psychology and how to apply them in behavioral health–focused recreational therapy. Learners will discover practical ways to apply positive psy