Morgan Carr
Stillwater,Ok
Summary
Graduate Recreational Therapy student with clinical experience in inpatient psychiatric care, youth programming, adaptive aquatics, and early childhood development. Strong research background in Parkinson's disease, balance training, and community-based mobility interventions. Experienced in group facilitation, trauma-informed communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. CPR/First Aid certified and committed to delivering meaningful, evidence-based therapeutic recreation services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Senior Living Facility Balance Program
Stillwater, OK
01.2026 - Current
- Contributed to research examining access barriers to rehabilitation for rural Parkinson's patients.
- Helped administer functional mobility assessments and monitored participant safety.
- Supported community-based balance training for older adults in a senior living facility.
Program Assistant
CDL Child Development Lab
Stillwater, OK
01.2026 - Current
- Facilitated structured play-based interventions for preschool children with developmental and behavioral needs, enhancing their social interaction and emotional growth.
- Supported sensory regulation activities for children to improve focus and calmness., early learning engagement, and social skills development.
Warm Water Lab Assistant
Adaptive Aquatics Program
Stillwater, OK
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with warm-water motor and sensory interventions for children with physical and behavioral disabilities.
- Supported individualized and group-based aquatic activities targeting motor development and engagement.
- Ensured safety and positive participation during aquatic sessions.
Research Assistant
Parkinson's Research Group, OSU
Stillwater, OK
08.2024 - Current
- Collected and analyzed gait, balance, and mobility data for Parkinson's disease case studies.
- Assisted with therapeutic boxing and balance interventions used in research protocols.
- Supported participant scheduling, session setup, and safe facilitation of movement-based assessments.
- Contributed to poster development and conference submissions.
Recreational Therapy Intern
Millwood Hospital
Arlington, TX
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Facilitated RT groups across pediatric, adolescent, adult, substance abuse, geriatric, and PICU (acute psychotic) units.
- Implemented interventions targeting emotional regulation, coping skills, leisure engagement, and social interaction.
- Adapted activities for diverse cognitive, behavioral, and developmental needs using trauma-informed approaches.
- Documented patient participation, behavioral observations, and therapeutic outcomes.
- Utilized de-escalation strategies and conflict resolution techniques in high-acuity psychiatric settings.
- Collaborated with CTRS, nurses, therapists, and techs to support treatment goals.
Education
Master of Science - Leisure Studies
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, Recreation
Langston University
Langston, OK05-2024
Skills
- Leadership & Group Facilitation
- Social Skills Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavioral documentation
- Data collection support
- Adaptive Programming
- First Aid & CPR
Presentations & Professional Involvement
- Steady Gains: A case study on RT balance training for gait and postural stability in Parkinson's disease — ATRA National Conference, 2025
- Parent-Reported Outcomes of RT in School-Based Settings: HCSBS analysis of social competence and antisocial behavior — ATRA National Conference, 2026
- Effects of Therapeutic Boxing + Balance Training on Functional Mobility in Parkinson's Disease: Case study — ATRA National Conference, 2026
- Bridging the Care Gap: Community-based RT balance training for Parkinson's patients with limited access to rehabilitation — ATRA National Conference, 2026
Timeline
Recreational Therapy Intern
Millwood Hospital
05.2026 - 07.2026
Research Assistant
Senior Living Facility Balance Program
01.2026 - Current
Program Assistant
CDL Child Development Lab
01.2026 - Current
Warm Water Lab Assistant
Adaptive Aquatics Program
01.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Parkinson's Research Group, OSU
08.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Leisure Studies
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, Recreation
Langston University