Session Description: Join us for some group and self-discovery of the roles we can play as therapeutic recreation specialists in helping our clients, patients and communities rebuild our social connections. The pandemic has done a number on our abilities to socially connect in a meaningful way. Now that we’re moving forward in life with COVID, we need to brush offthese skills so we can rebuild, promote, and advocate for the importance of them at our agencies and beyond. In this fun, reflective and interactive workshop, we’ll look at how protective factors, non-verbal cues, built environment and DEI components all contribute to successful and engaging connection with peers, family, and community members.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to identify at least 3 challenges to social connection related to the pandemic and social isolation from others.
Participants will be able to identify at least 3 unique roles a TRS can play with clients and/or community
Participants will be able to describe at least 3 social cues related to meaningful social connection.