Physical Therapists Turn to Wii Golf...Errrr What?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/health/physical-therapists-use-wii-golf-to-treat-patients.html?_r=2

Flashback to 2009... http://www.planetjh.com/news/A_105582.aspx

Superflex

Get ready to put on your your superhero capes!  This fall I will implement a fun group where social and emotional skills are explored using the "Superflex: A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum" in collaboration with Uplift WY.  It's a fun and motivational way to explore social thinking behavior. Stay tuned...for group details. Space is limited, email me to reserve space for your child!! 

To learn more about Superflex: A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum visit:

http://www.socialthinking.com/books-products/superflex-curriculum

To learn more about Uplift Wyoming visit:

http://www.upliftwy.org/

The American Therapeutic Recreation Association's Annual Conference will be held Friday, October 12 – Monday, October 15, 2012, at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. To register visit:   http://atra.affiniscape.com/associations/10488/files/ACon12Reg.pdf.

CTRS = Professional Programming

Can you guess what all of my favorite organizations share in common? Hint, hint...each organization employes highly qualified CTRS's! Do you know what CTRS stands for? Google it! 

Sun Valley Adaptive Sports, Sun Valley Idaho
http://www.svasp.org/

Sun Valley Adaptive Sports (SVAS) enriches the lives of people with disabilities through sports and recreation.  As a positive and visible fixture in the community, our programs give children, teens, adults, and veterans with disabilities the opportunity to experience competition and the outdoors without limitations. Designed and executed by our staff of certified therapists, each program helps our participants build physical and social skills they can take with them for a lifetime. What sets SVAS apart from other adaptive sports organizations across the country is our focus on innovative and sustainable therapeutic impact. While we want our participants to have a great time, we ensure the positive changes they experience translate to every aspect of their lives.

National Ability Center, SLC Utah
http://discovernac.org/
The National Ability Center is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment.

VSA/ART ACCESS UTAH

http://www.accessart.org

Art Access/VSA Utah was chartered in 1984 by a small group of dedicated people who saw the value of making the arts accessible to people with disabilities. Over the years, Art Access has been housed in places such as the Executive Director's home and donated space at Camp Kostopulos. In 1991, we found a permanent home in Artspace, an artist's community in downtown Salt Lake City. One of our most successful programs was born that year – the Art Access Gallery, where the work of artists both with and without disabilities is shown. Since 1984, Art Access has grown from a volunteer organization providing festivals, to one with two full-time and two part-time staff, and three contracted staff members. Our expansion now includes a plethora of artists, contracted service program coordinators, and a multitude of meaningful arts opportunities for those to whom the arts have traditionally been inaccessible. Art Access' philosophy of inclusion ensures that individuals with disabilities and other disenfranchised peoples are treated fairly and with dignity.

Young Picasso

The children above take part in creative warm up activity!!

Young Picasso with Kelli Jones
Wednesdays June 20 – August 15 (no class July 4!)
Ages K - 5
8-week session | Wed | 4 - 5:15pm
Borshell Children’s Studio (in The Center for the Arts 3rd floor)


Join us July 11, 2012!!  So far, 10 children enrolled ~ drop ins welcome!  Children suggested we make the following projects...come create with us!

• Splatter/Marble Paint

• Wire Sculpture

• Paper Mache

• Clay

Art with a therapeutic focus!  We explore the following themes using art projects as our medium to self discovery... Team work, social competence (manners, greetings, conversation starters and endings, similarities/differences, timing within conversation etc.), emotion awareness and regulation (happy, sad, impatient, frustrated, angry, excited etc.)!!

TCSD#1 On Our Own Group Project

The TCSD#1's High School's On Our Own transition program rallied and joined High Five Recreation at The Center for the Arts to create a 'home decor' group project.  The guys in the picture above are "tagging" individual panels to piece together a folding screen which will be used to divide space in their apartment.  Power tools will be used and they are all looking forward to being... MEN!

Starting to Plan - Summer 2012!

Hi all!  Sorry, I've not posted in a while - hard to do it all!  Since my last post... I've lead movement therapy groups at the Teton County Recreation Center and the Jackson Hole Community Counseling Center.  I've facilitate art therapy groups at The Art Association of Jackson Hole and in collaboration with the Teton County School District.  I've attended Northern Rockies RT association's annual conference - go CEUs!  And I continue to offer individual therapy sessions targeting specific goals. 

Summer 2012 -  If you're interested in Young Picasso or other High Five opportunities please give me a call!

Young Picasso with Kelli Jones
June 20 – August 15 (no class July 4!)
Ages K - 5
8-week session | Wed | 4 - 5:15pm
Borshell Children’s Studio
This is an art class for art lovers! It is designed to give children the opportunity to explore different art medias at their own pace and build on each student’s individual skill level. Paint, draw,sculpt with clay, make specialized crafts, collages, and more! This class will use expressive and creative art techniques that strive to promote self-awareness and group dynamics, increase fine motor abilities, and develop social skills.