Name
W06 - Nature-Based Mindfulness Programming: Building Resiliency in Adolescents (1.5 CE)
Date & Time
Thursday, March 8, 2018, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Speakers
Description
Keri Fager is the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator for Rosecrance and oversees all experiential therapy programming, including a wide variety of recreation therapy and art therapy services. Keri is a certified recreation therapist and alcohol and drug counselor and has worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 16 years.
Upon completion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Gain an increased understanding of the unique, population-specific needs of adolescents seeking behavioral health treatment.
- Gain an increased understanding of the concepts of resiliency and positive psychology and how it relates to the specific needs of adolescents.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the implications for nature-based therapeutic approaches and their impact on a person’s self-efficacy and overall well-being.