PRPS Learning Network Therapeutic Recreation

We are looking for speakers! Our Therapeutic Recreation Institute is one of the longest standing professional development opportunities for recreation therapists in Pennsylvania and beyond! This year's program features a variety of engaging sessions designed to enhance your skills and expand your understanding of holistic approaches in the field. The Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) has provided quality education and training for Therapeutic Recreation Specialists and Activity Coordinators for over 50 years. Click here to submit your proposal! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/27TRI

Last chance for the recordings today!

Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) Session Recordings are available until June 30. All sessions approved for 15.5 NCTRC Credit Hours. Sessions are available for everyone!

Time is running out to get your Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) Session Recordings. The 2026 TRI program featured a variety of engaging sessions designed to enhance your skills and expand your understanding of holistic approaches in the field. If you missed the TRI and still need credits, you can purchase the session recordings. They are only available until June 30, 2026.

Here are the recorded sessions:

🔵Exploring the Therapeutic Impact of Mindfulness and Meditation in Inpatient Psychiatric Care
⚫️Building Resilience: Addressing Climate Emotions Through Nature
🔴NCTRC Recertification and Specialization Area Designation: Continuing Professional Competence
⚪️Nature Therapy Through the Five Senses
🔵Building Bridges: Partnering with Families for Successful Disability Inclusion
🔴Personal Healing through Mindfulness and Yoga
⚫️Unique One to One Activities and their Implications
⚪️Dementia Care Communication with Validation

Register here:
https://prps.imiscloud.com/myprps/Events_List.aspx

Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) Session Recordings are available until June 30. All sessions approved for 15.5 NCTRC Credit Hours. Sessions are available for everyone!

Time is running out to get your Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) Session Recordings. The 2026 TRI program featured a variety of engaging sessions designed to enhance your skills and expand your understanding of holistic approaches in the field. If you missed the TRI and still need credits, you can purchase the session recordings. They are only available until June 30, 2026.

Here are the recorded sessions:

🔵Exploring the Therapeutic Impact of Mindfulness and Meditation in Inpatient Psychiatric Care
⚫️Building Resilience: Addressing Climate Emotions Through Nature
🔴NCTRC Recertification and Specialization Area Designation: Continuing Professional Competence
⚪️Nature Therapy Through the Five Senses
🔵Building Bridges: Partnering with Families for Successful Disability Inclusion
🔴Personal Healing through Mindfulness and Yoga
⚫️Unique One to One Activities and their Implications
⚪️Dementia Care Communication with Validation

Register here:
https://prps.imiscloud.com/myprps/Events_List.aspx

Still need NCTRC or CEU credits? Did you know that the recorded sessions are available until June 30, 2026! Register now: prps.org/events

The 2026 Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) program featured a variety of engaging sessions designed to enhance your skills and expand your understanding of holistic approaches in the field. The fee covers unlimited viewing of all recordings, CEU and NCTRC credits, and access to session recordings through June 30, 2026.

Register here for the sessions: https://prps.imiscloud.com/myprps/Events_List.aspx

PRPS Members: Therapeutic Recreation Learning Network
April 8 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Learning Networks provide a structure for members to engage with others of similar interests and expertise in training and social networking opportunities. They are designed to span a variety of competencies needed to excel in the field, and can be adapted to accommodate new trends and issues as needed.

Register: https://prps.org/events/2025/26ln-tr2

The 2026 Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI) program featured a variety of engaging sessions designed to enhance your skills and expand your understanding of holistic approaches in the field. The fee covers unlimited viewing of all recordings, CEU and NCTRC credits, and access to session recordings through June 30, 2026.

Register here for the sessions: https://prps.imiscloud.com/myprps/Events_List.aspx

Temple University's 2026 Recreational Therapy Evidence-Based Practice Conference is open!

Early bird registration closes on April 1. The virtual conference runs Wed., April 29 through Wed., May 13 (you can watch the sessions on your own time). There is also a one day in-person conference on Fri., April 24.

Learn more and register:

Registration RT EBP Conference Registration Registration is Open! Virtual Conference Registration Rates RT Students: $5.00 (early bird through 4/1/26)/$10.00 (after early bird) RT Faculty Members: $25.00 (early bird through 4/1/26)/$35.00 (after early bird) RT Practitioners/Others: $75.00 (early bird through 4/1...

Another great session for our 57th Annual Therapeutic Recreation Institute.
NCTRC Recertification and Specialization Area Designation: Continuing Professional Competence
This session provides an in-depth coverage of recertification standards and requirements for the areas of specialization. Continuing education, professional experience, and re-examination will be described in detail. Utilization of the 2021 NCTRC National Job Analysis Study in relation to recertification requirements will be discussed.
Register here: https://prps.org/events/2025/26tri

You can still continue to register for the Therapeutic Recreation Institute (TRI)! The fee covers unlimited viewing of all recordings, CEU and NCTRC credits, and access to session materials and recordings through June 30, 2026.

Session Highlight!
January 28, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Dementia Care Communication with Validation
This session will demonstrate how to communicate with a person who has dementia using validation and positive language. This will be an interactive session which includes role playing as residents and practicing validating language. We will learn how this process helps in other relationships as well.

Register here: https://prps.org/events/2025/26tri