2026 Therapeutic Recreation Institute

Live Webinar/Recorded Session Fees 

Full TRI (all sessions) - $175 PRPS Member/$225 Non-Member/$100 Retired or Full-Time Student
Individual Sessions (any session of your choice) - $30 PRPS Member/$45 Non-Member

Fee includes live webinars and access to recorded sessions through 6/30/26!

*All sessions now approved for 15.5 NCTRC Credit Hours!*

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. The fee covers unlimited viewing of all recordings, CEU and NCTRC credits, and access to session materials and recordings through June 30, 2026.

Who Can Benefit from 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/CNAs; 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
The TRI features eleven educational sessions and an opportunity to earn up to 15.5 NCTRC credit hours. Sessions cover a diverse range of topics including:
•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

Keynote: Recreation Therapy as Resistance: Designing Transformative Leisure Practices – Jessie Jones, CTRS
Recreation Therapy is more than programs—it is resistance. This session explores how leisure can disrupt hustle culture, reclaim community, and transform well-being. Grounded in JJRT’s values of connection, creativity, and curiosity, participants will discover innovative therapeutic approaches, evidence-based outcomes, and advocacy strategies. Expect reflection, interaction, and inspiration to reimagine your practice. Leave with practical tools and a renewed vision of Recreation Therapy as a radical, restorative force.

Endnote: Disability Inclusion is Everyone’s Role: Engaging Your Entire Team – Lisa Drennan
Inclusion doesn’t succeed through one specialist alone—it requires commitment from every staff member. This session explores how therapeutic recreation professionals can move beyond a “doing it all” model toward organizational commitment through a teaching and mentoring approach that empowers their teams. Together we’ll uncover strategies to address common barriers, set clear expectations, and build confidence among staff without specialized training. When all staff understand their role in disability inclusion, programs gain the capacity to ensure every participant feels welcomed and supported. 

Special FREE Session: Creating Memory Cafes in Outdoor Spaces – Deanna Page, MS, LPC
This webinar will highlight the concept and benefits of outdoor memory cafés—community-based social gatherings for people living with dementia and their care partners held in natural settings like parks, botanical gardens, and forest preserves.

Not a member of PRPS?  Join now and save $50 on Full TRI registration, plus receive discounts on all future training events, current industry news, networking opportunities, professional development scholarships, resources, and more. Visit www.prps.org/membership to view the full list of member benefits.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
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.

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