BCTRA Members, you are invited to join a teleconference on the “TR Research Network Project: Uncovering Shared Language and Common Identity Among TR Practitioners” When:  Thursday June 7th 2012 from noon […]

Shaping Health Services and Policy through Research October 1st - 4th, 2012 Kelowna, B.C., Click for PDF Information Poster

University of Toronto’s Institute for Life Course and Aging Sent on behalf of the Canadian Association on Gerontology: Aging in a Changing World 41st Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting October […]

There is a “Music Care Conference” taking place November 10th 2012 at the University of Toronto. This is the 4th such conference offered and is organized by the “Room 217 Foundation.” This one-day conference […]

Paul’s Club has been invited to participate with a booth at this year’s UBC Dementia Forum on Saturday January 26th. If you were not aware of the Forum, attached is […]

  Please join us for an evening of networking and socializing. Come out and celebrate our fabulous profession with your friends and colleagues, and maybe win a door prize to […]

Do you know someone who has a physical or sensory disability? The Nordic Racers Ski Club will be hosting our second Skiing is Believing introductory cross country ski clinic of […]

The 2013 Mid-Year Professional Issues Forum will be held Sunday, March 10th through Tuesday, March 12th. The local host committee is excited to share that they have secured five special […]

Attached is a poster for an upcoming Uganda Project fundraiser  at Lafflines in New West, Thursday March 28th.  TR students are part of the 9 student team going to Uganda […]

Goal-Oriented Programs Handout Goal Oriented Programs Power Point 4 2013 BCTRA Workshop Evaluation Form Fillable   UPDATE 2: ALL SPOTS ARE NOW FULL! We are only accepting names for the […]

  The audio link below will be available for 30 days: http://www.conferenceplayback.com/stream/45776116/38118001.mp3   Date and Time: Thursday April 18th from noon to 1 p.m. (please try to connect 5 minutes beforehand […]

CCAA Senior Fitness Instructor Course is a research based program developed by the University of Western, Ontario. It will be offered in British Columbia in April. Please see the links below for the […]

at the Canadian Obesity Summit pre-conference workshop April 30th, 2013 EMPOWERING Health Professionals Weight Management Strategies to Help your Overweight &/or Obese Patients/Clients Manage Their Health (at any SIZE!) For printable […]

  "Therapeutic Recreation In Motion" 2013 Annual Therapeutic Recreation Conference May 1st - 4th, 2013 St. Augustine, Florida $150 Registration Fee For more information click on the link   www.trinmotion.org 

You’re Invited Thursday, May 2, 2013 4:00 to 6:00 pm Gymnasium Sunny Hill Health Centre 3644 Slocan Street “Relationship Building - the Heart of Family Centered Care” Available via Telehealth—Open […]

Community Rehabilitation Forum 2013 Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer   Lake Ave, Burnaby Challenging, Complex & Critical: How do we manage these clients? **Please […]

Come out and PLAY! An afternoon of modified wheelchair sport activities, and loads of FUN!!! Everyone is welcome! Sport wheelchairs and equipment provided. Saturday, June 22nd 1:30-3pm Sunny Hill Health […]

 July 15th, 2013 12 - 1 PST Online Meeting Poster Attached Webinar Series Poster ACUTE

Title Using Video Games for Rehabilitation Presenter Debbie Rand, BOT, MSc, PHD Professions All Event  Date 2013-07-27 Number  of Days 2 Time 8:30 - 5:00 Location GF Strong Rehab Centre, […]

Attention movie and art lovers: If you appreciate independent film, unique art and want to celebrate the talent of creative minds, this is one event you won't want to miss! […]

BCTRA's 2013 AGM is October 7, 2013. Registration for the AGM and education day will close Sept 30, 2013. If you have not yet registered, please do so. If you would […]

SAVE THE DATE! The next BCTRA teleconference is scheduled for... Wednesday December 4th Noon to 1 p.m.    The topic is “Therapeutic Recreation and Chronic Disease.”  Information on the presenter and the […]

Document:  BCTRA Jan 2014 Here is the audio link: http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.conferenceplayback.com%2Fstream%2F44709941%2F89270201.mp3&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGaOjE_mpBrPO8iRw9hWB8qhuOzfA BCTRA TELECONFERENCE JANUARY 29TH, 2014 FROM 12-1 P.M. (Call-In:  1-866-627-1651, participant passcode 17407014#) “Interprofessional Collaboration and Education:  The Role of […]

Dr. Kloseck’s Presentation Registration Form Now Available! Registration Form Feb 20 Exciting news – save the date!  Dr. Marita Kloseck, the creator of the Leisure Competence Measure (LCM) and the […]

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This free webinar will familiarize participants with CARF, the benefits of CARF accreditation and the survey process for organizations of all sizes. This introductory presentation is designed for Aging Services […]

Oct 1-3, 2015 in Victoria, BC

Join us for our morning Annual General Meeting and afternoon facilitated Strategic Planning session, where members plan the future endeavors of BCTRA.

This complimentary webinar will familiarize participants with CARF, the benefits of CARF accreditation and the survey process for organizations of all sizes. This introductory presentation is designed for Aging Services […]

Framework for Recreation in Canada: Exploring Potential TR Connections in BC When: Friday February 12th, 1-4 p.m. Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children Where: 3644 Slocan Street, Vancouver, V5M 3E8 […]

Lower Mainland Members Hike with BCTRA on February 13th to celebrate TR Month!!! BCTRA invites you to come out and try a new (or maybe an old favourite) hike! Jennifer […]

Leisurely hike planned on Sunday, February 21st, around noon< Kamloops area

In celebration of Therapeutic Recreation Month:  join us February 23rd, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for Lunchtime Learning where we will be discussing Therapeutic Minutes: Translating Best Practice of […]

Session Description: We are experiencing a paradigm shift in health, human, and recreation services to a strengths approach. What is strengths-based practice?  What are its theoretical underpinnings? How is therapeutic […]

WEBINAR - An Introduction to CARF Aging Services Accreditation This webinar will familiarize participants with CARF, the benefits of CARF accreditation and the survey process for organizations of all sizes. […]

Join us in celebrating National Therapeutic Recreation month during the month of February! For TR month resources please visit: CTRA: https://canadian-tr.org/ ATRA: https://www.atra-online.com/connect/international-rt-tr-month Also available for download on the BCTRA website are […]

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Certification 101 Presented By: Susan Kaufer, CTRS Join us for this Webinar on Feb 8, 2017 1:00 PM EST   Register Now! This session provides an in depth review of the NCTRC Certification […]

Join us February 20th, 2017 to learn about the new and innovative student research projects: “Job satisfaction in the Therapeutic Recreation Field” “Workplace Wellness Needs of Employees in a Long-Term […]

Waiver Funded, Community Based  Recreational Therapy                               BCTRA Webinar Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 12:00-1:00  Session Description: This session will explore the involvement of Recreational Therapy within Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver system for individuals […]

Paint Night + Potluck at Douglas College (New West) on Feb. 27th The DSU-TR Student Association would like to invite all BCTRA members to the Paint Night and Potluck event […]

Friday March 24th 9:30 am-3:30 pm Lakeview Heights Community Centre 860 Anders Road (West Kelowna) Pre registration is required, Space is limited BCTRA/LPABC Members $30 Non-Members $40 Contact: Kim Fowler […]

Trauma Informed Practice in Recreation Therapy Services and Settings April 13th 2017 12:00 to 1:00pm What does it mean to be trauma informed in your recreation therapy practice?  How do you […]

Responding to Trauma Exposure & Workplace Distress in Recreation Service Settings April 20th, 2017 12:00pm to 1:00pm Session Description: Professionals and volunteers in recreation therapy settings who work with people who […]

To help your organization become familiar with the CARF accreditation process, CARF is offering this complimentary webinar. Attend to receive an introductory look at what CARF is, how the survey […]

2017-2018 BCTRA Membership! Your BCTRA Membership expires April 1, 2017. Beginning March 15th and until May 15th you will be able to renew your membership & be in good standing for the […]

Join us for the CTRA Conference: "Gaining TRaction: Growing Stronger, Growing Together" May 24-26, 2017 in beautiful Kelowna, BC! Message from the Planning Committee: Kelowna, BC would like to welcome […]

If you are a health professional who works with older adults, this five-week online course will help you to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to apply an evidence-based approach […]

Complimentary Webinar: Introduction to CARF Aging Services Accreditation To help your organization become familiar with the CARF accreditation process, CARF is offering this complimentary webinar. Attend to receive an introductory […]