Play On! An Essential (and Not So Serious) Part of Thriving

Start Time: 2:45 pm

End Time: 4:00 pm

Speakers: Tye Thompson, MS, CTRS/L

We are wired for play and there is a myriad of evidence that underscores the impact of play across the lifespan, including playing a critical role in the healing process. In this session, we will end our day together exploring the role of play in psychological flexibility – our human superpower for resilient, connected, and creative versions of ourselves.

Speakers’ Bios: Tye Thompson, MS, CTRS/L has 30 years of experience in the field of Recreational Therapy (RT) in both direct service provision and program development capacities. They have long history of using facilitated recreation engagement to support all aspects of health for people who experience a variety of complex and chronic health needs, including physical disability, intellectual and developmental disability, and behavioral health conditions. They are currently the Program Director at Northeast Passage for the Community-Based Recreational Therapy Program.