Therapeutic Recreation Leadership Summit Sessions
Increase Your Energy Naturally
Keynote
Speakers
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Cristen Grajeda MS, CPRP, CLC, CPT, EFTP - Integrative Wellness Professional, Balanced Bluebird Healing LLC
Summary
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON: This integrative wellness workshop focuses on the importance of self-care and its effect on overall health and well-being. You will learn how the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual systems are all interrelated and explore simple ways to raise energy levels. Through guided activities that promote self-awareness and self-reflection, you will have a better understanding of how stress impacts you, and what types of outlets serve you best. This session will leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and invigorated!
How Sensory Processing Impacts Co-Regulation
Breakout 1
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Michaja Johnson - Owner/Occupational Therapist, MPJ Therapy
Summary
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON: This conversation will focus on co-regulation which is the ideal space where
development occurs! The success of co-regulation relies on a system of serve-and-return between
adult and child using skills that span various developmental domains. This lecture will focus
attention on the challenges and power of modulating our own bodies, minds, and sensory
processing profiles, highlighting key strategies that can be used to support therapeutic gains in
play & regulation.
Ready, Set Go! Developing Our Future Leaders
Breakout 1
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Carrie Fullerton CPRE - Executive Director, Arlington Heights Park District
Summary
IN-PERSON ONLY: Vince Lombardi, the American football coach and executive in the National Football League, said, 'Leaders are not born; they are made. And they are made by hard effort, which is the price we must pay for success.' Lets talk about how we can create the next generation of leaders to keep the power of parks and recreation at the forefront of the quality of life into the future! You've probably heard it so many times, 'It's your job to develop staff that report directly to you.' That all sounds really great, until you actually have to do it! This session will help you prepare to grow leadership skills in people you work with everyday.
Letting Go of the Sticker Chart: Why Reward Systems Don’t Work in Teaching Social Emotional Skills
Breakout 2
Speakers
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Susan Mrazek PhD, I/ECMH-C - Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
Summary
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON: This training focuses on the history and widespread use of reward systems in many environments with children. These systems exist for entire classrooms- such as “winning” cotton balls to put in a jar and earn a class reward- as well as for individual students- such as sticker charts for on-task behavior. Decades of research has revealed the ineffectiveness of reward systems in teaching social emotional skills as well as the detriment they do to intrinsic motivation. Participants will learn why this perspective has become so culturally ingrained as well as explore the fears around letting go of these systems. Alternative and more effective ways of structuring problem solving and skill building will be presented and practiced.
Break Away from Overworking and Underliving
Breakout 2
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Kris Johnson MS, CTRS - Associate Professor of Therapeutic Recreation, Aurora University
Summary
IN-PERSON ONLY: Feeling overworked and exhausted in a post pandemic world? This session will look into strategies to help you reclaim your time and energy by taking the focus off of productivity and reclaiming your leisure.
Marketing & Communications Panel
Breakout 2
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Anna Broccolo - Public Relations Manager, SSSRA
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Sherry Manschot - Marketing and PR Manager, WDSRA
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Carlos Marroquin - Marketing and Communications Manager, NEDSRA
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Gina Petkus CPRP - Staff Development And Outreach Manager, NWCSRA
Summary
IN-PERSON ONLY: Do you play a role in staff recruitment, participant outreach, or program promotion? Then you know how important it is to collaborate with your Marketing Department! During this panel session, SRA Marketing professionals will answer your questions and discuss ways to better work as a team within your agency.
Why are Diversity Recruiting Strategies Important?
Breakout 3
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Tracey Crawford CTRS, CPRP - Executive Director, NWSRA
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Darleen Negrillo MHRM, CPRP, PHR - Superintendent of Admin Services, NWSRA
Summary
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON: Hiring for diversity benefits the organization as a whole and improves the effectiveness of teams. Diverse teams make better business decisions and the decisions made and executed by diverse teams produce better results. Inclusion recruitment can also help you attract candidates, many of whom expect diversity in the hiring process. Millennials consider the diversity and inclusion of a workplace a top criterion in their job search. There are also signs the newest generation in the workforce expects diversity. Generation Z is considered the most diverse generation yet. When you demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in your recruitment and hiring practices, you can develop a competitive edge in the fight for talent.
Trauma Informed Programming
Breakout 3
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Jessica Cychosz CSW - Therapeutic Recreation Program Leader, NEDSRA
Summary
IN-PERSON ONLY: During this session, attendees will learn about trauma and how it impacts individuals with disabilities. This session will dive into different types of traumas and the physical, emotional, and behavioral impact it has. We will explore our role when working with someone who has experienced trauma and learn trauma-informed practice strategies. Attendees will reflect on what current practices are in place at their agency and be given strategies in order to create a plan to implement within their agency. Attendees will leave equipped and empowered with knowledge of trauma.
Superintendent Panel
Breakout 3
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Claire Howes CTRS - Superintendent of Recreation, FVSRA
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Heidi Jenkins MA CTRS - Superintendent of Recreation, NISRA
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Melissa Jensen CTRS, CPRP - Superintendent of Recreation, LWSRA
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Jorie Meyer CTRS - Superintendent of Recreation, WDSRA
Summary
IN-PERSON ONLY: Join us for candid conversations on our career paths to the Superintendent level position in Therapeutic Recreation. We will reflect on our journeys and discuss various topics such as being intentional with professional growth, the importance of networking, balancing work life and home life, overcoming obstacles, and other topics related to advancing our careers.
Onsite Social
Onsite Social
Summary
IN-PERSON ONLY: Join us for a networking social onsite with drinks, games, and fun conversations with your peers.
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