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Sandra Negley, M.S., MTRS/CTRS

Faculty Position

Clinical Instructor (Therapeutic Recreation)

Contact Information

Office: ANNEX 1065
Phone: (801) 581-8868
E-mail: sandra.negley@health.utah.edu

Degrees

MS, Recreation and Leisure, 1993
Emphasis, Therapeutic Recreation
Allied Studies: Social Work

BS, Leisure Studies, 1977
Emphasis, Therapeutic Recreation

Credentials

Licensure: Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) (State of Utah)
Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) (NCTRC)

Area of Clinical Expertise

• Mental Health
• Self-Esteem
• Leisure Education

Clinical Experience

Coordinator of Recreation Therapy-Pioneer Valley Hospital (Psychiatry)
Director, Expressive Therapies-Rehabilitation Services (Psychiatry, Challenge Course)
Founder and Director of Self-Esteem Institute-University of Utah Neuropsychiatry (Community, Experiential Education)
Director of Adolescent Services-University of Utah Neuropsychiatry (Psychiatry, Juvenile Justice, Drug and Alcohol)
Manager, Expressive Therapies-University of Utah Neuropsychiatry (Psychiatry, Drug and Alcohol, Challenge Course)
Private Consultant and Trainer

Publications

Rothwell, E., Siharathk, K., Badger, H., Negley, S., & Piatt, J. (2008). The emotional dynamics of a group during a challenge course experience. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Leadership (in press).

Negley, S. K. (2006). Teaching Adolescents the Art of Journal Writing. New York, NY: Wellness Reproductions and Publishing, LLC.

Cederquist, J., Bell, S., & Negley, S. K. (2005).  Gender and ethnicity in experiential recreation programming. National Institute on Recreation Inclusion Proceedings. National Recreation and Parks Association.

Negley, S. K. (2005). Crossing the Bridge, Group Discussion Cards. New York, NY: Wellness Reproductions and Publishing, LLC.

Negley, S. K. (2004). S.E.A.L.S. IV; Self-Esteem and Life Skills. (Adapted Text). New York, NY: Wellness Reproductions and Publishing, LLC.

Negley, S. K. (2004). The Art of Listening in the Development of a Therapeutic Relationship. New York, NY: Wellness Reproductions and Publishing, LLC.

Negley, S. K. (2002). Understanding the Value of Leisure. New York, NY: Wellness Reproductions and Publishing, LLC.

Negley, S. K. (2002). Steps to Self-Esteem. New York, NY: Wellness Reproductions and Publishing, LLC.

Voelkl J., & Negley, S.K. (2000). Management, Consultation, and Research ( chapter 17). Therapeutic Recreation an Introduction (3rd ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Negley, S.K. (1997). Crossing the Bridge; A Journey in Self-esteem, Relationships and Life Balance. Beachwood, OH: Wellness Reproductions and Publishing.

Negley, S.K. (2004). S.E.A.L.S. IV: Self-Esteem and Life Skills. (Adapted Text). Wellness Reproductions and Publishing, LLC. New York, NY.

Courses

PRT 3100 Foundations of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
PRT 3320 Recreation Programming and Leadership
PRT 3330 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
PRT 3360 Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
PRT 4390 Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
PRT 5370/6370 Leisure and Aging
PRT 5360/6360 Leisure Facilitation in Therapeutic Recreation
PRT 5720 Techniques in Experiential Education