Fees
Full TRI (all sessions) - $150 PRPS Member/$200 Non-member
Half TRI (5 sessions of your choice) - $80 PRPS Member/$125 Non Member
Fee includes live and recorded sessions through 6/30/25!
Join us for the 2025 Therapeutic Recreation Institute, a dynamic virtual event taking place from January 10 to 31, where we invite you to "Dive into the Five Domains" of therapeutic recreation. 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. The fee covers unlimited viewing of all recordings, CEU and NCTRC credits, and access to session materials and recordings through June 30, 2025.
Who Can Benefit by Attending?
Therapeutic Recreation Specialists; Activity Professionals; Consultants; Health Care Administrators; Educators; Students; Nursing Home Administrators; Allied Healthcare Professionals, Senior Center Directors; Adult Day Care Coordinators; Retirement Communities; Park and Recreation Professionals; Nursing/CNA’s; Memory Care Specialists
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this institute offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of therapeutic recreation and network with fellow practitioners. Dive in with us to explore innovative practices that enrich lives and foster well-being in our communities!
Sessions and Schedule
The TRI features eleven educational sessions and an opportunity to earn up to 14.5 NCTRC credit hours (pending NCTRC approval). Sessions will cover a diverse range of topics and will be announced on this page and our TRI 2025 website as they are accepted. Current sessions include:
•Leisure Mapping and Routing: A Strength-Based Approach to Unlocking Potential Through Therapeutic Recreation
•Enhancing Resident Wellness through Intergenerational Community-Engaged Learning Programs in Long-Term Care Settings
•Non-pharmacological Interventions? Let’s Focus on the Outcomes!
•Two Sessions by Presbyterian SeniorCare Network’s Dementia Care Center of Excellence Executive Director Carrie Chiusano
•A Dementia Friendly Approach to Therapeutic Recreation
•Using the Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being in the APIED Process
All sessions are scheduled during lunchtime for your convenience, allowing you to participate without disrupting your daily routine. All sessions will be recorded, providing access to valuable content until June 30, 2025. Additional keynote, endnote, and session information will be added soon!
2025 Keynote Coming Soon!
Special Session
Join us as Pat Griffith presents: Chair Chi: Seated Tai Chi for the Movement Impaired Populations. Chair Chi is a gentle exercise program developed by Pat Griffith that brings the benefits of traditional Tai Chi directly to your chair! This innovative approach allows individuals who may have difficulty standing or lack confidence in their balance to participate comfortably and safely.
Pat Griffith, a certified Tai Chi Chuan instructor and the founder and President of Chair Chi, has been sharing his expertise since 1997. With a wealth of experience teaching at health clubs, senior and wellness centers, and senior facilities, Pat has also presented at local, state, national, and international seminars and demonstrations since 2010.
PRPS will refund your registration, less a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received in writing at least 10 business days prior to the event. No refunds/credits will be given for cancellations occurring less than 10 business days prior to an event. Substitute attendees are welcomed in lieu of cancellations; please contact the PRPS office to arrange this.
To Register:
1: Sign in or create a new account.
2: Select registration option
3: Add session selections to your itinerary
4: Proceed to checkout to complete the transaction.
Starts At
01/13/2025 12:00 AM
Ends At
01/31/2025 12:00 AM