Welcome to the Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association (WSTRA) website.  WSTRA represents recreational therapists and therapeutic recreation specialists who live or work in the state of Washington.  We are affiliated with the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

We strive to keep the website up-to-date with current information on recreational therapy/therapeutic recreation; professional development, leadership opportunities and resources for students and professionals; and public policy issues.  Please contact the webmaster if you have suggestions or recommendations.

VALUES

The values that drive WSTRA are:

• Advance the profession through education and advocacy.

• Inspire professionalism.

• Ensure respect for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy, the professionals and consumers served.

• Unite members for strength and support.

VISION

Evolve into an active, membership-driven organization fostering high quality professional development and performance.  We will promote professional unity, advance related public policy, and build and maintain sound fiscal management and organizational practices.

MISSION

To advocate for and increase awareness of the therapeutic recreation and/or recreational therapy profession through opportunities for continuing education, networking, professional unity and public policy.

11th ANNUAL NORTHWEST SYMPOSIUM April 9, 2010 Tulalip Casino and Resort Tulalip, WA Please consider presenting: Call for Presentations STUDENTS: Apply for a Symposium Scholarship! Stay tuned for more Symposium information

MONTHLY UPDATE Check here for the most recent WSTRA news! The next Board of Directors Meeting will occur on Thursday, March 4th by teleconference.  All members are invited to call in.  E-mail the Secretary for details.

WINTER 2010 NEWSLETTER! Click above for our most recent newsletter

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION DEADLINES January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15

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