Danny Pettry, II, is a
Recreational Therapist. He has held Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credentials
since 2003. He earned a Master of Science degree in
Therapeutic Recreation from Indiana University,
Bloomington, Indiana in 2006. He earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Park Resources and Leisure Services
with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation from Marshall
University, Huntington, West Virginia in 2002
Danny has provided
recreational therapy services at a residential treatment
facility located in one of the two Virginias since 2002
for children between the ages of 7 and 13 who are
abuse-reactive. These children have suffered physical,
sexual, and/ or emotional abuse, and/ or severe neglect
and have learned to act out the same abusive behaviors
on others. Danny enjoys helping these kids. He provides
a mix of treatment interventions to help these children
to develop social interaction skills, empathy for
others, self-worth, and calming skills, problem-solving
skills, and basic life skills. He also provides
recreation services to maintain and promote their
overall wellbeing and quality of life while being a
resident at the treatment facility.
Danny has been a good-standing member of the American
Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) since 2000. He
was acknowledged as a
"Recreational
Therapy Advocate of the Year"Â
in 2005 by ATRA. He had won the ATRA - Dr. Peg Connolly
Student Scholarship to the national conference in Kansas
City, Missouri in 2004.
Got questions?
Email Danny
Pettry here: Danny (at) DannyPettry
(dot) com
He'll get back to
you in 24-hours or less.