Presenter Bio:
Dr. Oaklee Rogers is a distinguished academic leader and occupational therapy professional with over 17 years of experience in higher education administration. Dr. Rogers serves as the Associate Dean for the College of Health Sciences at Boise State University. Previously, she served as the Associate Dean for the College of Health and Human Services at Northern Arizona University and as the Department Chair for the Occupational Therapy (OT) Program. Dr. Rogers has designed and
taught numerous courses in education, leadership, mental health, and scholarship. Throughout her career, Dr. Rogers has successfully published in peer-reviewed journals, obtained grant funding,
and presented at state, national, and international conferences. Her research interests focus on designing and implementing OT programs for individuals with substance use disorders and best practices for clinical education.
Dedicated and Attentive Dads Club: Pilot Study Outcomes of a 5-Week Parenting Program for Fathers in Recovery
Friday October 9, 2026 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Assigned Continuing Education:1 contact hours
Oaklee Rogers, PhD, OTR/L
Financial Disclosure: None
Non-Financial Disclosure: None
Course Length: 1.0 contact hours
PRIMARY Presentation Category: Community-based
SECONDARY Presentation Category: Mental Health
Intended Audience: Introductory
Short Abstract:
This presentation will provide an overview of DADS Club, a study
exploring the feasibility and effectiveness of an occupational
therapy-led parenting program for fathers with substance use
disorder.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the gap in parenting support for fathers with substance
use disorders and understand the role OT can play in addressing this need.
2. Describe the design and preliminary outcomes of the D.A.D.S Club
program as a model for enhancing parental self-efficacy among fathers
in recovery.
Educational Value:
This presentation will provide an introduction to understanding
addiction as an occupation while also learning about an OT
developed parenting program for fathers in recovery from
substance use disorder.