BCTRA’s 4th Annual Research Night: Registration is now Open!!

Pizza, Networking and Knowledge!!!!!

Join us February 25th, 2019 to learn about the new and innovative student research projects:

• Q is for Quality
• Perceptions of Mental Health Service
• Movement and Mood in Older Adults with Dementia
• The Perception of Recreation Through the Eyes of Non-Recreation Staff 
• Building Resilience Through Trail Running: A Gender Perspective

TR Month Contest

HAPPY TR MONTH!

Can you believe it is already February? That means it is TR Month 2019! After the success of last year’s TR Month Social Media Contest BCTRA is very excited to offer this contest again!

These are the steps to enter the contest:

Call for Poster Presentations for Research Night.

Do you have a poster showcasing evidence based best practices, innovative programs, facilitation techniques, assessment, treatment interventions, research; and other strategies that advance and develop the practice of the therapeutic recreation profession? Interested in sharing and showcasing your work?

Dementiability Workshop

 DementiAbility Methods:The Montessori Way™ two day workshop. 

Two dates: Two locations!

CEUs are pending!

In conjunction with DementiAbility, BCTRA is offering two opportunities to attend the two day workshop. The first opportunity is March 14th and 15th at Elim Village in Surrey. The second opportunity is March 18th and 19th at University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George.

Early-bird registration for the Surrey workshop ends March 4th!

Early-bird registration for the Prince George Workshop ends March 8th!

SAVE THE DATE: 4th Annual Research Night

 Pizza, Networking and Knowledge!!!!!

Join us Monday February 25th at the New Westminster Campus of Douglas College in the Aboriginal Gathering Place for the 4th Annual Research Night!

Webinar: Regulation of Therapeutic Recreation in BC: Past, Present, and Future

Curious as to the current State of Regulation in BC? Join us for a webinar on Monday February 11th. To learn more about this CEU approved webinar read on. 

Congratulations to our January Education Reimbursement Fund Winner

The Education Committee recently met and during the meeting awarded the Professional and Student Education Reimbursement Grants. Read on to find out who were awarded the funds.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar

Important Website Login Update

Hi BCTRA Members,

As some of you already know, we have been experiencing technical issues with the BCTRA website. As of right now, we are happy to inform you that all problems have been resolved.

Due to these technical issues all members will have to reset their password. To do this, click on “Lost Your Password?” and follow the directions. Please be sure to check your junk mail if you do not receive the email for your new password.

Furthermore, our IT consultant reminded us that it is good practice to change your password periodically and to not use the same password for multiple platforms. Please take this opportunity to change your passwords.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact a BCTRA board member or email info@bctra.org

Thank you,

BCTRA Board Members

January Education Reimbursement Grant

Have you attended a course, workshop, conference or written the NCTRC exam in September, October, November or December of 2018? Apply now for the January Education Reimbursement Fund. Application deadline is January 4th.