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Monthly Archives: January 2026

Recreation Therapy Month 2026

2026-05-09T08:31:34-07:00

Evidence in Action Strengthening Practice in British Columbia February is Recreation Therapy Month, and the British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA) invites members to a month of professional reflection, learning, and collective momentum. This year’s national theme, Recreation Therapy: Evidence in Action, reflects what recreation therapists across British Columbia demonstrate every day in practice. Intentional, ethical, evidence-informed work supports health, inclusion, and quality of life across diverse settings. For BCTRA members, Recreation Therapy Month is not only a celebration. It is an opportunity to strengthen professional identity, reinforce standards of practice, and advance shared understanding of recreation therapy’s role within [...]

Recreation Therapy Month 20262026-05-09T08:31:34-07:00

Welcome to BCTRA’s New Website

2026-05-09T08:29:10-07:00

Welcome to BCTRA's New Digital Home! O​ur new site was designed with members in mind, making it easier to join, renew, and access key resources. It also clearly shows who Recreation Therapists are, what we do, and the value we bring to employers, students, and the broader community. The redesign reflects BCTRA’s strategic direction: strengthening professional identity, advocating for the profession, supporting future regulation, and promoting consistent language and standards across all practice settings. For members, the site is a practical tool to: Explain your role and professional value Support advocacy and professional identity Access [...]

Welcome to BCTRA’s New Website2026-05-09T08:29:10-07:00

Cultural Identity and Self-Expression in Aboriginal Communities

2026-04-18T19:13:37-07:00

https://vimeo.com/1169790547   This webinar is NOT AVAILABLE FOR CEUs. Session Description: Presented by Mike Dangeli Understanding the importance of cultural identity and self-expression in Aboriginal communities can guide recreation therapists in supporting activities that promote self-awareness, pride, and resilience among Indigenous participants. Objectives: Understanding Cultural Significance: Participants will be able to explain the historical and cultural significance of the potlatch within Aboriginal communities, including its role in social structure, wealth distribution, and spiritual practices. Knowledge of Potlatch Practices: Participants will be able to identify and describe at least three traditional practices or rituals associated with the potlatch, such as gift-giving, feasting, and [...]

Cultural Identity and Self-Expression in Aboriginal Communities2026-04-18T19:13:37-07:00

Building Bridges in Recreation Therapy 

2026-04-18T19:17:06-07:00

https://vimeo.com/1169787751   This webinar is NOT AVAILABLE FOR CEUs. Session Description: Presented by Jessie Jones In this heartfelt and candid session, Jessie Jones will share her journey in establishing a successful private practice, Jess Jones Recreation Therapy (JJRT), London’s first therapeutic recreation brick-and-mortar establishment. Inspired by the work of Brene Brown, Jessie will explore the role of vulnerability in effective leadership and how it has shaped her journey, as well as the importance of resilience, connection, and creativity in advancing therapeutic recreation. Participants will gain practical insights into launching and sustaining a practice, navigating industry challenges, and discovering the power [...]

Building Bridges in Recreation Therapy 2026-04-18T19:17:06-07:00

Conversations 101

2026-04-18T19:18:40-07:00

https://vimeo.com/1169792343   This webinar is NOT AVAILABLE FOR CEUs.   Session Description: Presented by Emina Bajric Through recreation therapy assessments with clients on the Vancouver Coastal Health Grandview-Woodlands community MHSU team, a number of clients demonstrated a need for psychosocial education on what anxiety is and how it can impact their ability to establish and maintain social connections and a sense of belonging. Conversations 101 was developed from a recreation therapy perspective in collaboration with psychiatry to address this gap. Emina Bajric, CTRS will be presenting an overview of what the program was, psychiatrist’s experience with collaborating, client experience, and the [...]

Conversations 1012026-04-18T19:18:40-07:00

2025 Douglas College Research Night

2026-04-18T19:20:22-07:00

https://vimeo.com/1169373638   Session Description: Please join us to hear new research from our Douglas College students about the current state & future trajectory of the recreation therapy profession. We have three great presentations lined up on: NCTRC and its impact on advancement Recreation therapy interventions & acquired brain injuries Envisioning the future of therapeutic recreation

2025 Douglas College Research Night2026-04-18T19:20:22-07:00

2025 Advocacy in Recreation Therapy with Serena Maltais, CTRS

2026-04-18T19:03:01-07:00

https://vimeo.com/1169372181 Session Description: Presented by Serena Maltais Serena Maltais has advocated for recreation therapy roles, standardized job titles, and standards of practice in British Columbia since the outset of her career with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). During her tenure as Professional Practice Lead for Recreation Therapy with VCH from 2016 to 2025, and now in her current role as Regional Practice Initiatives Lead, Allied Health, Serena has developed extensive first-hand expertise in advancing the profession with operational leaders, unions, and interdisciplinary colleagues across the health system.

2025 Advocacy in Recreation Therapy with Serena Maltais, CTRS2026-04-18T19:03:01-07:00
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