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2022 Therapeutic Recreation Institute
Call for Presentations

This TRI is Back in Action!  This year we break out of the virtual doldrums and bring back a live, in-person event on October 5-7 in State College, PA  This promises to be an exciting and engaging professional development opportunity to learn first-hand about the new techniques, the latest research, and innovative programming in Therapeutic Recreation. 
Back in Action is our theme for this year's TRI and we welcome proposals that help our professionals, learn, innovate and thrive.

Please consider providing a session at this year’s TRI.  Complete this interest form and return it to either Conference co-chairs Brittney Sarnese (bsarnese@srcare.org) or Dan Hendey (danh@prps.org)
 
Presentation topics can include, but are not limited to: 
  • Professional Development
  • Therapeutic Programming 
  • Treatment Interventions & Strategies
  • Recreation Therapy Competencies       
  • Research & Outcomes Measurement
  • Access to & Advocacy of the Profession
  • Curriculum Development & Higher Education
  • Evidence-Based Practice & Outcomes     
  • CTRS Specialty Certification Areas
  • Innovative Techniques and Activities 
  • Identifying and Developing Community Resources
1.Session title (please limit to 10 words or less):
2.Session Description: To be used in the Registration Guide or online promotions (please limit to 80 words).
3.Speaker Information: If submitting a panel session, this contact should be the primary contact. For additional speakers, please complete the attached addendum for each additional speaker.(Required.)
4.Please submit a brief (3-4 sentence) bio to be used in the speaker directory.
5.We will be seeking Continuing Education units from NCTRC for all presentations.  Please indicate which Knowledge Areas for TR your presentation will touch on
6.Describe the educational needs that this session will be addressing:
Example: The need to inform TR professionals on the benefits and techniques of guided imagery.


7.Describe at least three (3) learning outcomes for this session (Participants will):
Example: 
-Participants will experience guided imagery for themselves.
-Participants will learn about the benefits of guided imagery
-Participants will be given the necessary instruction to practice guided imagery in their settings
8.If you are seeking compensation, please share the compensation you are seeking below. PRPS is a non-profit organization and does not normally offer payment for presentations. Travel expenses and daily registration may be available.
9.Speaker 2 Contact Information (if co-presenting)
10.Please submit a brief (3-4 sentence) speaker bio to be used in the speaker directory. Do not attach a resume to this document.:
11.Speaker 3 Contact Information
12.Please submit a brief (3-4 sentence) speaker bio to be used in the speaker directory. Do not attach a resume to this document.:
13.Speaker 4 Contact Information
14.Please submit a brief (3-4 sentence) speaker bio to be used in the speaker directory. Do not attach a resume to this document.:
 
Thank you for your proposal.
A member of the TRI Conference Committee will be in touch to discuss your proposal. 
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