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Lynda L. Mitchell, Ed.D., CTRS, CPRP

The field of therapeutic recreation continues to evolve in very progressive ways. In its ongoing expansion within health care and human services, recreational therapists who are interested in exploring the possibility of becoming an independent entrepreneur delivering services on their own will find this publication to be one of their starting points in considering the challenges and rewards of being self-employed. You will be guided through the self-exploration process, will be engaged in the thinking that accompanies the planning for the business/clinical mix, exposed to the reality of day-to-day self-government, and the importance of excellence in customer service. The minds of readers will be opened wide to allow for speculation about the exciting potential that the blend of private practice and business offers. 85 pages (2001)

ATRA's Annual in Therapeutic Recreation offers a diverse set of stimulating articles that span the scholarly continuum from research to professional practice. Articles focusing on research include the use of therapeutic modalities, comparison of individuals with differing abilities, and use of coping strategies among people with AIDS. Professional practice articles include health promotion interventions, efficacy of sensory stimulation, a multicultural critique of service models and quality and process improvement strategies.

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Tim RJ Passmore, Ed.D., CTRS

This text has been developed to assist the recreational therapist in developing a recreational therapy program which is compliant with all current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations at the time of publication. The text has also been specifically structured to aid the RT in communicating with administrators and other allied health professions and professionals regarding the appropriateness of the presences of recreational therapy in the various treatment and residential venues.
103 Pages (2010)

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Linda Buettner and Suzanne Fitzsimmons

Over five million people in the United States are moderately to severely impaired by a dementia related illness such as Alzheimer's disease. They may not recognize family members, depend on others for help with daily activities, may be lethargic and unable to communicate their needs, and have distressing numbers of behavioral problems that lead to the prescription of powerful psychoactive medications. Despite the prevalent thinking that these disturbing behaviors are the result of unmet needs and environmental pressures, a methodical system has not been designed to help recreational therapists address these problems in a consistent way. This guideline was created to provide a reliable approach to positive behavior change in dementia care settings, based on the most current research evidence. Specifically, this is an evidence-based practice guide for disturbing behaviors of dementia for the practicing geriatric recreational therapist in all care settings. 316 pages (2008), spiralbound

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By Deborah Getz, Ed.D, CTRS, Dian G. Gross, PhD., TRS/CTRS, Jody Hironaka-Juteau, Ph.D., CTRS and Suzanne Melcher, MS, CTRS

This publication is a must have for today's healthcare worker. This book is presented in case study format with thought provoking questions for introspection. Recreational therapists will be able to reflect on, develop and enhance their culture competencies. In addition to the case studies are a number of diversity activities that may be used with staff and/or clients to address diversity. 54 pages (2001), spiralbound

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Nancy McFarlane, CTRS
Mary Ann Keogh Hoss, Ph.D., CTRS
John M. Jacobson, M.S., CTRS
Ann James, Ph.D., CTRS

In this publication a decision-making model is presented to facilitate the resolution of ethical dilemmas dealt within professional practice daily. Each of the principles of the ATRA Code of Ethics is interpreted and a corresponding case study is presented to illustrate the decision-making model. It is the intent of the authors to provide a workable document that assists the reader in the resolution of ethical dilemmas. Use this as a text or in your daily practice! 90 pages (1998), perfect bound

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Edited by Chairs of the ATRA Higher Education Task Force: Ray E. West, MS, LRT/CTRS, Terry Kinney, Ph.D., CTRS & Jeff Witman, Ed.D, CTRS

ATRA’s Higher Education Task Force, along with the efforts of consensus session participants and many reviewers, have developed an important document on the professional preparation of future practitioners. The final report from the Task Force revealed much more than the anticipated guidelines for therapeutic recreation program curriculum development in academic settings. In addition to the curriculum recommendations, the document also provides much needed direction on professional competencies for recreational therapists. The document serves two primary roles, one as a document that provides tools for the self assessment of professional competencies (of any practitioner); and secondly, the publication provides guidance and recommendations for the development, redesign and improvement of academic therapeutic recreation curriculum. This document serves the needs of the recreational therapy practitioner, the student or future professional and the educator. It is a must read for any professional library or collection. 82 pages (2008) three-hole punched

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Karen Grote, M.S., CTRS
Michael Hasl, M.S., CTRS

If you are a student, an educator or an agency practitioner, you will find this manual the complete guide on how to design, execute and evaluate an internship in therapeutic recreation. Includes information about competency evaluation, sample forms, and ideas about projects, assignments and how to market an internship. 50 pages (2003), 3 hole punched

Deah Schwartz, CTRS and Anne C. Wilford, MA, MFT with Illustrations by Ron Sol

The LEFTOVERS Workbook/DVD set is for therapists, facilitators and healthcare professionals treating patients for compulsive eating, eating disorders, and body dissatisfaction.

Keep your patients engaged with this unique multi-media, multi-modality approach. Each session incorporates a scene from “LEFTOVERS: The Ups and Downs of a Compulsive Eater,” paired with a set of exercises designed to encourage insight and healing.

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Volume 1: Group Treatment
The Group Treatments monograph describes the role of a recreational therapist working in a skilled nursing facility, and in particular on a Medicare distinct unit. The process of developing and implementing a group treatment program is presented as a treatment setting for working with other allied healthcare disciplines. The process of putting daily groups into place, as well as group ideas and documentation issues, is discussed. 

An additional bonus to this series is the availability of continuing education credit for reading the monograph, and completing a test. Similar in format to other ATRA distance learning opportunities, the monographs are worth .2 CEUs (or 2 contact hours).