Using Recreational Therapy To Help Aid in Relapse Prevention

*This course has been pre-approved by NCTRC for 5 clock hours.

This course will educate on substance use disorders and how Recreational Therapy can aid in relapse prevention through experiential activities focusing on specific aspects of sobriety. In addition, the learner will be provided with mental health and substance use/abuse resources and many RT intervention ideas. At the completion of this course, participants will need to pass an exam with a minimum score of 70%. Participants must complete the course within 365 days of starting the course to receive a completion certificate.
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NCTRC Specialty Certification Eligible

Course Objectives

  • The student will be able to identify at least 5 common substances that can cause addiction and/or are abused.

  • The student will be able to identify at least 10 areas Recreational Therapy can aid in relapse prevention.

  • The student will learn 5 recreation therapy interventions to help aid in an effective RT session for those with substance use disorders/mental health issues.

Cat Travato, MS, CTRS, CPRP

Instructor Bio:

Cat Trovato, co-owner of Inclusive You, is a recreation professional with over a decade of leadership in parks and recreation, specializing in inclusive service delivery. She serves as Operations and Inclusion Coordinator for Arlington County, leading accessibility initiatives and support systems for individuals with disabilities. A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, Cat has authored publications and presented nationally on inclusive programming, sensory-friendly environments, and adaptive recreation. Known for her strategic vision and collaborative leadership, she is committed to helping agencies remove barriers, strengthen engagement, and build equitable recreation systems that serve all community members.

Cat Travato, MS, CTRS, CPRP

SMART Instructor

Lacey Burgess Hatley, MS, CTRS/LRT

Instructor Bio:

Lacey Burgess Hatley, MS, CTRS/LRT has been a Recreational Therapist for 7 years and has had the privilege of working with patients in mental and behavioral health ranging from ages 6 to 96. She received her BS degree from East Carolina University in Health Fitness followed by obtaining her MS in Recreational Therapy Administration from East Carolina University. She currently works in Myrtle Beach, SC as a part time real estate agent and full time Recreational Therapist with mental and behavioral health, but has previous experience starting and running RT programs for adolescent psych. in Wilmington, NC and Charlotte, NC. Also, while living in the Charlotte area she had previous experience with starting her own Animal Assisted Therapy program using Alpacas and plans to return to this in the future. Lacey’s long term goal is to start a day treatment program for geriatrics such as an adult day care with an emphasis on therapy and quality of life.

Lacey Burgess, MS, CTRS/LRT

SMART Instructor