Becoming An Influencer: Recreational Therapists as Influencers Before Influencers were Even a Thing (.1 CEUs)

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Session Description

Long before influencers were a thing on social media platforms, recreational therapists have been acting as influencers in the lives of their clients. This session will look at the concept of influence and how recreational therapists can most effectively create conditions amicable to influencing clients in helping them make positive changes in their lives. The techniques described will be applicable to a wide range of client populations, settings, and situations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify at least 2 ways in which influence is differentiated from similar concepts such as persuasion and motivation
2. List at least 3 different techniques for creating conditions which will enhance a recreational therapists' ability to influence their clients
3. Identify at least 2 pieces of evidence supporting the importance of influence as part of the APIED process