Hello Members, Did you go to the DTA conference! If you did, I am sure, like so many people I have spoken to, you also found it inspiring and informing. The keynote speakers, Michael Venuzuala , Dr Gary Cheung and Dr Kathy Peri were perfect for the DT environment. I came away from the conference […]
Hello Members, Every month I write to you about the exciting things that are occurring from a Board and organisational perspective – and this month is certainly no different! You will have been reading about the focus of the Board this year, to engage with other Diversional Therapists around the world. Sometimes the naming differs,
Hello Members, Did you enjoy all the news in the bumper special edition? Thanks to all the team for pulling that fantastic hard copy together! Have you put your name down for the inaugural DTA cruise? What a fantastic way to spend some time in February? Networking with like-minded colleagues, whilst learning and exploring some
Welcome to the 2nd annual DTA special print Collector’s Edition newsletter! In writing this piece, I reflected on changes within Diversional Therapy practice and awareness, and how we can continue to drive the recognition of Diversional Therapy. Driven by demand, private practice is an emerging DT field. This growth area is exciting and stimulating and
Hello Members, Another busy month from the Board’s perspective, with much happening across a wide range of topics. DT Week is almost upon us! I urge you to use this time to promote your role and the awareness of the Diversional Therapy profession. The Board work tirelessly to do the same; it is in your
Hello Members, I write this newsletter with excitement! Over the past few years, the Board of DTA have made a conscious effort to engage with other like-minded organisations around the world. Many of you will have seen Takako Serizawa (President, DT Japan) at DTA conferences, along with some of her students, as they have taken
Hello Members, Here we are already looking at March! The year seems to be flying past and from what you tell me, we are all very busy. Your Board have also not wasted any time and are busy in projects, both long and short term. The study tour of Japan is fully planned and organised.
Hello Members,I hope you all had a very relaxing and peaceful Christmas and have returned to work renewed and refreshed. And to celebrate the New Year, DTA announce (finally) the DTA forums. It has been a long time coming with its fair share of gremlins on the way, but the DTA “Community Rooms” – our
Hello Members, We are giving Louise a break from writing her monthly report so please see below her report from the AGM. – Ed President Report – AGM 17th November 2015 Good Evening everyone, and thank-you for the great attendance, I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months and to share
Hello Members, This newsletter comes to you full of amazing, fantastic news and ideas! If the Adelaide conference (2014) was dubbed the friendly conference, then the 2015 Gold Coast conference must surely be the thinking conference! There was so much interaction, engagement, sharing of ideas, concepts, and development of new thoughts, plans, and areas to
Hello Members, As I write it is an absolutely glorious day where I live, and I hope where you are as well. Have you ever considered how the weather influences our sense of wellness? Have you considered this from the point of view of the clients you work with? Conversation Psychologist Susan Clayton, PhD, states,
Hello Members, What a lot has happened since I wrote to you last! I recently attended the New Zealand Society of Diversional Therapists Annual Conference. This was an amazing and uplifting experience, and I have reported further on this within the body of the newsletter. I would encourage all DTA members to expand their networking
