Did you miss the SMART CE Retreat? Looking for Affordable CEU’s?
We realize that not everyone was able to attend the 2022 SMART CE Retreat, so we have decided to share the amazing content with everyone for a low cost of $99. The online bundle includes 10 CEU’s worth of pre-recorded sessions that focus on RT in Behavioral Health. You will also get a glimpse of what the retreat experience was like for those who attended. Check out the SMART CE Retreat Online Bundle by CLICKING HERE. You can’t beat the price and convenience!
Sessions included in the $99 SMART CE Retreat Bundle:
Note: The SMART CE Retreat Bundle is not a part of The Unlimited SMART CEU’s Hub Membership.
- The Shared History of Therapeutic Recreation and Behavioral Health
- Laugh Out Loud: Incorporating Laughter in the RT Practice for Improved Behavioral Health Outcomes
- Mindfulness Beyond Meditation: EBP and Self-Care for the BH CTRS
- The Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness on Behavioral Outcomes
- Working with the LGBTQIA+ Community: Considerations and Best Practices for Therapeutic Recreation
- Behavioral Strategies and TR/RT
- Behavioral Health, Recreational Therapy, and a Pandemic: What Happened When the Whole World Experienced the Same Stressor
The 2023 SMART CE Retreat
May 18-21, 2023
Bradford Woods, IN
Our Valued Partners
Thank You to Our SMART Partners
Chair One Fitness
A super fun chair-based dance fitness program which incorporates ADLs
Newfoundland and Labrador Therapeutic Recreation Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Georgia Therapeutic Recreation Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the State of Georgia
New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania area
Therapeutic Recreation Ontario
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the Ontario Province
Ohio Recreational Therapy Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the State of Ohio
Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the Province of Alberta, Canada
Bay Area Therapeutic Recreation Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the Bay Area in California
Rec Therapy Directory
The Ultimate Rec Therapy Online Resource Website!
Chair One Fitness
A super fun chair-based dance fitness program which incorporates ADLs
Newfoundland and Labrador Therapeutic Recreation Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Georgia Therapeutic Recreation Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the State of Georgia
New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania area
Therapeutic Recreation Ontario
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the Ontario Province
Ohio Recreational Therapy Association
The RT Professional Membership Organization for the State of Ohio
RT INTERVENTIONS FOR COPING:
Use Finger Holds To Handle Strong Emotions and Pain
Finger holds are a type of acupressure that is easy to learn and practice. It originates from the ancient Jin Shin Jyutsu practice of Japan. Through the use of finger holds individuals can release stress and better manage strong emotions. Jin Shin Jyutsu also releases energy that is blocked within our bodies that can cause many physical symptoms such as pain and discomfort.
Take just 5 minutes a day and try the finger hold techniques.
How To Practice Finger Holds:
- Simply wrap your hand (you can use left or right) around one finger at a time on the opposite hand.
- Hold each finger for 2-5 minutes, breathing in deeply as you set your intention on harmony, peace and relaxation.
- Breathe out slowly, letting go of stress and imbalance.
- Switch hands and repeat on the other side.
- Finger holds can be done on others.
In the practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu, there are 5 major “attitudes” that correspond with the fingers and thumb. Try these holds to target particular feelings or sources of stress. Each finger also corresponds to issues of pain, illness or discomfort in the body. Researchers have studied the effects of finger holding techniques in reducing pain in women post cesarian section and have shown that it is an effective pain reducer.
- Hold the thumb for Worry
- Hold the index finger for Fear or Anxiety
- Hold the middle finger for Anger
- Hold the ring finger for Sadness or Grief
- Hold the little finger for Low Self-Esteem or Trying Too Hard
Related Reading
Balance your body, mind, and spirit and heal yourself with your own hands using this clear, step-by-step illustrated guide to the practice of the ancient Japanese healing art of Jin Shin—written by a trained expert with nearly three decades of experience. Click Here to learn more.
References:
Anke Weber Smit.com A simple and effective Japanese method to relax in 5 minutes– a lifesaver for HSP April 12, 2017
Jin Shin Jyutsu – Japanese Finger Holding Technique: YouTube Feb 13, 2020: Holistic Healing Choices.
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health PDF, 2014
The use of fingerhold relaxation technique on pain reduction of Post Cectio Caesarea Patients– Sri Dinegsih, Enci Suciatmi: Health Sciences National University
Wellness counseling Milwaukee.com– Finger Holds to Calm Yourself March 2, 2015