Publications

ATRA Annual in TR & Therapeutic Recreation Journal

The Annual in Therapeutic Recreation is published yearly and is free-of-charge to ATRA members. It is also included as part of the Therapeutic Recreation Journal subscription ($60 for ATRA members).

The purpose of the Annual is to further advance the body of knowledge of the therapeutic recreation profession. The Annual publishes a wide range of original, peer-reviewed articles:

Evidence-based practice/Empirical studies
Application of theories or models to practice and education
Program or service evaluations/Case studies
Methodological reviews
Current issues and trends in service delivery or education
Systematic reviews
Practice protocols

The Annual in TR is published yearly and is available without cost to ATRA members online as part of their membership benefits.

CEU AVAILABILITY

Members may earn CEU credit by reading the research articles, successfully completing the post-tests (up to 6 tests per Annual), and paying the associated CEU fee.

Newsletters

Membership in ATRA includes a subscription to our quarterly newsletter. Each newsletter is packed with industry news, occupational advances, and legislative alerts.

To submit articles to the newsletter, click the button below and fill out the form.

Submit an Article

CEU AVAILABILITY

After reading our newsletter, answer ten multiple choice questions about the content and earn at least a 70% to receive your CEUs. CEU quizzes can be purchased in our Online Store.

Books

ATRA has published several books that are used in the teaching of recreational therapy and as tools in settings where recreational therapy is practiced.

Coverage of Recreational Therapy: Rules and Regulations, 3rd Edition

Standards for the Practice of Recreational Therapy & Self Assessment Guide

Guidelines for the Ethical Practice of Recreational Therapy

Please visit the ATRA Online Store to view any additional publications.