What is WSTRA
The Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association (WSTRA) is a non-profit professional association representing recreational therapists and therapeutic recreation specialists living and/or working in Washington State. We are affiliated with the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, the largest US professional organization representing the needs and interests of recreational therapists and therapeutic recreation specialists.
Our 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.
Our 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.
Our Mission
To advocate for an increase awareness of the therapeutic recreation and/or recreational therapy profession through opportunities for continuing education, networking, professional unity and public policy.
