Kelli Jones Certified Recreational Therapist
"Kelli is a precious gem who shouts deep vitality and love. She has a wonderful spirit and her service delights me."
-Dr. Patch Adams
WHAT IS IT?
Recreation Therapy is a widely recognized, research based, effective treatment modality used in nursing homes, schools, hospitals, prisons, residential treatment centers, recreation centers and private practices.
WHAT'S NEW
Kelli is presenting at the Northern Rockies Recreation Therapy Conference in Evanstan Wyoming Sept 18th.
Moosely Moves Fall Session will be starting soon at the Recreation Center! Stay tuned for dates.
Nationally Certified as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist CTRS, by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Registered member of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association
Registered member of the Northern Rockies Recreation Therapy Association
Past president of Northern Rockies Recreation Therapy Association
Presenter at the American Therapeutic Recreation Associations Mid-West -Symposium; At-Risk Youth and the Creative Arts Exploring the Self Through Wire Sculpture & Drawing, 2004
Presenter Northern Rockies Recreation Therapy Association: Cast a Big Net~A Private Practice in Recreation Therapy, 2009
MA, in Recreation Therapy University of Toledo, Ohio
BS, in Health & Human Services studying Recreation Therapy and Psychology with concentrations in the creative arts, and as a child life specialist.
Worked with adults with psychiatric illnesses in forensic hospital Atascadero, CA
Worked with children in group homes with developmental delays and pediatric oncology units, OH
Author of, quoted in (see scrapbook section on website).
Co-Founder Teton Adventure Camp, an inclusive therapeutic summer day camp for children of all abilities.
Designed & implemented sensory & therapeutic movement programs for preschools, WY
Implemented laughter yoga programs for corporate retreats, special groups, TCSD #1 and at community wellness facilities, WY
Implemented therapeutic movement class at the Teton County Recreation Center, WY
Facilitate individual Aquatic Therapy sessions at Recreation Center, WY
Completed Community Mural Project "Wild, Wild Wyoming" in collaboration with
Friends of Pathways, Community Pathways, Teton Adventure Camp, Teton
Adaptive Sports, and my sister, the artist, Kasey Jones!
Currently passionately serving clients in private practice in Jackson, Wyoming!
ABOUT KELLI!
NEWSLETTERS
August 2009 - to read click here.
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MY SERVICES
PROGRAMS OVERVIEW...
Recreation Therapy sessions with individuals & groups
Consultancy with schools, non-profit organizations, community programs, and long term care facilities.
Adapted Recreation opportunities for adults with physical impairments.
Coaching & counseling leisure lifestyles for individuals with depression, couples, and families.
BENEFITS..
Recreation Therapy…the benefits are endless!
Increase overall mental well-being
Create outlets for self expression & discovery
Develop fine & gross motor skills
Reinforce expressive & receptive language concepts
Develop life skills for youth
Reinforce academics
Reduce stress, anxiety & pain
Overcome depression, grief & loss
Develop conflict resolution strategies
Reduce addiction & substance abuse
Help with successful transitions
Improve Problem Solving Skills
Develop teamwork skills
Develop friendships skills
Increase employee satisfaction & productivity
Enhance quality of life
Build healthy communities
Create satisfying leisure time
RESOURCES
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American Therapeutic Recreation Association
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
Northern Rockies Recreation Therapy Association
Therapeutic Recreation Directory
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Information for Parents & Administrators Regarding IDEA Law
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Disabled Sports USA
National Ability Center
Disability is Natural
Healthy People 2020
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care
National Institute of Mental Health
Montana Department of Health
Wyoming Department of Health
Jackson Hole Community Counseling Center
Teton Youth and Family Services
Teton Adaptive Sports
Teton Mountain Speech Therapy
MOOSELY MOVES
A Movement & Music Experience for Children
This program is designed to provide children of all abilities the opportunity to enhance strength, balance, coordination, mobility and body awareness.
The class includes interactive and cooperative games, music & dramatics that build positive interactions through cooperation, acceptance, inclusion and fun. Children will work on social skills, while Kelli will focus on group dynamics that help to reinforce interactive language concepts.
CREATIVE ARTS
Creative Art Therapy can provide individuals with time to explore the inner self and provide avenues to express feelings that are sometimes not easy to identify or put into words.
People suffering from trauma, depression, addictions, loss of loved one, or abuse can benefit from creative art interventions.
Drama * Painting * Poetry * Dance * Music * Sculpture * Journaling * Collage *
SCRAPBOOK
Please feel free to take a look through the High Five scrapbook! Here you'll find pictures, articles, quotes, and other fun stuff!
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WHY TETON ADVENTURE CAMP?
Teton Adventure Camp is a summer camp designed to provide a fun, safe, and natural therapeutic environment for children ages 3 - 17 of all abilities. All activities are facilitated by certified therapists and target speech, occupational, and recreational skills.
Camp activities will encourage development of leisure and recreation skills, promote conceptual development play, problem-solving, motor skill development, language development, and build peer relations. Camp professionals will work to address the unique and individual needs of each child, while communicating with families to help generalize newly acquired skills into daily life at home, school and in the community.
Dates:
July 6 July 31, 2009
Weekly Schedule:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
Wilson Elementary School
Sessions:
Session 1: July 6 - 17
Session 2: July 20 - 31
Medical Needs:
Camp staff is not trained to manage medical needs. All medications and special medical needs must be administered and managed by a parent, caregiver or designated medical professional.
Camp Brochure
Click here to download our 2009 Brochure PDF!
Camp Fees:
$750/session
($75/day, $12.50/hr)
Camp Professionals
Kelli Jones M.A., CTRS
Kelli is a nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, CTRS. She currently serves as president of Northern Rockies Recreation Therapy Association. Kelli received her M.A & B.S. in Recreation Therapy from The University of Toledo with concentrations in the creative arts & as a child life specialist. Kelli has been providing Recreation Therapy services for over 5 years in private home health care, educational, medical, and community settings. She has provided these services to children with autism spectrum disorders & other developmental disabilities, at-risk youth, adults with mental illness, and elders in long term care. A highlight from her career was serving as a volunteer caring clown in pediatric oncology units & nursing homes with Dr. Patch Adams throughout the Midwest. Kelli is owner of High Five Recreation and loves helping children & families have fun!
Nicole Carver, M.A. CCC-SLP
Nicole received her B.A. in Special Education from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and her M.A. in Communication Disorders from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. Nicole is a certified and practicing Speech-Language Pathologist. She also has a preschool teaching background including working with special needs children. Nicole completed her graduate internship at Boystown National Research Hospital in Omaha, NE while working with children of all ages with speech and language disorders. Nicole has experience in The Hanen Program for Parents- "It Takes Two to Talk" which addresses preschool children with language delays, meeting the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related social communication difficulties. She has experience with The DIR® Model (Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based), the Floortime Model, and interventions for different subtypes of Autistic Spectrum, Pervasive Developmental, and multi-System Developmental Disorders. Nicole has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Jackson, WY for four years. Her experience across this four year span includes time spent at The Learning Center and in her own private practice.
Jessica Johnson M.S., OTR/L
Jessica is a pediatric occupational therapist and has been practicing in Jackson for 5 years. She received her BS and MS in Occupational Therapy from The Sage Colleges in Troy, NY. She completed graduate work in Alternative Therapies for the Health Professional. Prior to moving to Jackson she spent time researching the efficacy of sensory integration (SI) treatment when working with children on the autistic spectrum (ASD). She worked closely with mentors in the SI and ASD fields while working for an early intervention program in Rhode Island, which included home based and integrated services within a preschool setting. Jessica has additional training in Hippotherapy, Yoga For The Child With Special Needs, The DIR® Model (Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based), and the Floortime Model. Jessica is the owner of Grand Steps Therapy and works with children and families in a variety of settings within the community.
Teton Adventure Camp INFORMATION
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HIGHFIVE RECREATION CONSULTING LLC
For a Free Consulting Call: 307.690.0571
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