Elizabeth Holder
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Recreation Therapist with extensive experience developing and facilitating individual and group treatment to enhance clients' physical, emotional, and social well-being. Experience treating adults with complex mental and physical conditions. Skilled in motivational interviewing to elicit behavioral change. Passionate about promoting self-management with the skills developed during treatment. Proficient in designing and delivering evidence-based programs to enhance quality of life, promote independence, and foster social interaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Therapist
Veteran Health Indiana
03.1999 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans
- Facilitated multiple community reintegration outings per month
- Developed treatment with other disciplines
- Provided treatment on physical rehabilitation unit, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units, and integrated pain clinic
- Guide patients in recognizing the significance of identifying goals aligned with their values
- Conducted individual and group recreation therapy sessions enhancing self-management skills
- Completed daily documentation of patient response to treatment
- Improved patient participation by adapting activities based on their interests, preferences, strengths, and limitations.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Administered objective questionnaires
- Facilitated groups using evidence based modalities such as tai chi, chair yoga, walking group, and creative arts groups
- Conducted research on emerging trends in recreation therapy, staying current with industry best practices and integrating innovative approaches into daily practice
- Established partnerships with local organizations to secure additional resources and support ongoing programming efforts within the facility
- Developed individualized goals and objectives for patients, promoting progress in physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing
- Provided pain neuroscience education to Veterans experiencing persistent pain conditions
- Completed daily administrative tasks
- Used motivational interviewing skills to promote healthy behavior change among clients
- Conducted treatment for various mental health and physical conditions
- Advocated and educated clients and colleagues about RT
- Supervised recreation therapy interns
- Maintained positive an supportive relationships with colleagues
Education
B.S. In Therapeutic Recreation -
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.1996
Skills
- Proficient in motivational interviewing methods
- Effective group facilitation
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Willingness to adjust
- Tai Chi instruction
- Chair yoga facilitation
- Effective SMART goal setting
- Leisure education
- Specialized knowledge in pain neuroscience
- Managing difficult behaviors
- Patient assessment
- Telehealth
- Mindful awareness
- Knowledge and understanding of chronic pain conditions
- Creative use of resources
- Applying creative arts
- Exhibiting empathy
- Understanding of positive psychology
- Current in BLS
Affiliations
Member of local RT chapter -Recreation Therapists of Indiana
Certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Tai chi fundamentals certification
- Lakshmi Voelker chair yoga certification
- Certificate Take Courage Pain Coaching
- VA whole health Coaching certification
Timeline
Recreation Therapist
Veteran Health Indiana
03.1999 - Current
B.S. In Therapeutic Recreation -
Indiana University, Bloomington
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