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Sensory-Friendly Study Space ,
TLLS: Research on Display Exhibit 2026-03-01
The Power of Play, Recreation & Leisure: The Role of Recreation Therapy in Mental/Behavioral Health (Prevention, Remediation & Rehabilitation) ,
Be Kind to Your Mind Festival 2026-03-01
From Awareness to Action: Policy Writing to Strengthen Inclusion & Safety ,
North Carolina Recreation & Parks Association's Therapeutic Recreation Workshop 2026-02-01
Sensory-Friendly Study Space ,
CHHS Research & Innovation Day 2025-03-01
A Theoretical Approach for Recreational Therapy Practice in Mental/Behavioral Health: Function & Application ,
Connection, Compassion, and Competency: The Next Wave of RT, Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium 2024-03-01
Perks, NOT Penalties: A Positive-Growth Approach to Inclusion Amidst Challenges ,
Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion Workshop 2024-02-01
Beyond the Manikin: Patient Perspective Live Action Role Play Simulation (PPLARPS) ,
American Psychiatric Nursing Association Annual Conference 2019-10-01
Parent Perceptions of Benefits of Miracle League Baseball ,
College of Health and Human Services Research and Innovation Day 2019-04-01
It’s Time to Go! Interprofessional Simulations to Promote Team Communications ,
Council on Social Work Education Annual Program 2018-11-01
Practice makes habit: The importance of interdisciplinary learning in nursing education. ,
14th Annual South Eastern Nurse Educator Symposium (SENSES) 2018-11-01
Voice & Vision: Reimagining comprehensive care for individuals with autism ,
Grand Rounds 2018-05-22
Mindfulness: An evidence-informed practice for recreation therapy [Part 1 & 2] ,
North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association's Student Professional Issues Forum (NCRTA: SPIF) 2018-02-23
Injury, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating among dancers: Exploring potential relationships ,
European Congress of Sport Science (ECSS) 2017-07-01
Community partners taking root to grow opportunities for at-risk youth: The budding of a school gardens project ,
Gulf-South Summit 2017-03-23
Results from study: School Garden Impact Evaluation ,
Study Results 2017-01-23
A phenomenological study of service planning among recreational therapists serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder ,
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Annual Conference Research Institute 2016-09-12
Student-directed learning in multi-day simulation using interprofessional collaborative care teams ,
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Annual Conference 2016-09-01
Student-directed learning in multiday simulation using interprofessional collaborative care teams ,
CHHS: Health & Human Services Week 2016-04-01
School systems recreational therapy treatment network ,
American Therapeutic Recreation Association's Annual Conference 2015-09-29
General inclusion strategies for managing behaviors ,
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Department' Summer Camp Series 2015 All Staff Training 2015-05-21
General inclusion strategies for managing behaviors ,
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Department' Summer Camp Series 2015 All Staff Training 2015-05-19
Therapeutic Communication: The Musical ,
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Research
Research Overview
Mental/Behavioral health (general); mental/behavioral health conditions, including but not limited to: Anxiety, Depression/Mood, Trauma, Schizophrenia Spectrum, Autism Spectrum and other Neurodevelopmental conditions; Inclusion; Social-Emotional Wellness; School-based service delivery; Community-based service delivery; Assessment; Service Planning; interdisciplinary/interprofessional education at both pre-professional and professional levels; therapeutic use of nature/natural environments.
Teaching
Teaching Overview
Mental/Behavioral Health; Organization and Management in Healthcare Systems; Inclusion; Philosophy; Theoretical Foundations of Practice; Social Wellness; Nature & Environment; Expressive Arts
