BCTRAIn this webinar, speaker Linda Mross will provide a safe space to discuss what it's like being an Indigenous person in BC and how to acknowledge the history between settlers and Indigenous people, including the Sixties Scoop, reservations, and residential schools. Linda will also lead us in practical steps to take in order to begin […]
Please join us for a presentation of the research paper titled "Music Moves: Intergenerational Silent Disco Parties in Long-Term Care" which has been accepted for publication in the JAMDA research journal. In the presentation, the UBC IDEALab students will go over research objectives, design, settings and participants, methods, and results. This will be followed by […]
Please join us for a discussion on the Echobox Memory Vault - a technology that captures and references our favourite things about life, carrying a power that travels well beyond sentiment and nostalgia. This simple tool enables caregivers, Recreation Therapists and families to elevate quality of life, streamline communication, and ease tensions during daily tasks. […]
Please join us for a discussion on the role of a Recreation Therapy intern working within Fraser Health and Surrey Urban Mission Society. It covers the experience of supporting individuals in shelter and supportive housing settings, many of whom live with mental health challenges, substance use, and the impacts of trauma. The presentation reflects on […]
Please join us for a discussion on care planning in recreation therapy, presented by BCTRA President Jenna Johnstone and BCTRA Director of Regulations, Courtney Steen. Members can find the link to the Zoom meeting in their email.
In May 2023 and 2024, students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic and College of the Rockies applied their knowledge and skills in Kenya. The program combined international study abroad with interprofessional collaboration, providing comprehensive health services to Kenyan communities in partnership with students from Dedan Kimathi University in Nyeri, Kenya. To prepare, the students worked for four […]
The Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) is pleased to share that we hosted our quarterly Provincial Partners Meeting on November 21, 2024. During this meeting, we announced two opportunities for member engagement through virtual Town Halls, scheduled as follows: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST […]
Joint Membership Agreement (JMA) with BCTRA & CTRA At the AGM held on November 8, 2024, BCTRA President Jenna Johnstone, provided a statement outlining the Board's questions and concerns related to CTRA. The President's full statement provides specific details and raises the issue of urgency as the current JMA expires on March 31 2025. On […]
The Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) is pleased to share that we hosted our quarterly Provincial Partners Meeting on November 21, 2024. During this meeting, we announced two opportunities for member engagement through virtual Town Halls, scheduled as follows: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST […]
We hope you will mark your calendar and make a plan to join us on Friday, November 8, 2024! *We are requesting all members to pre-register by Friday, August 16th so we can reserve appropriate venue space and/or accommodate those members participating virtually.* LINK BELOW The BCTRA Education Day and AGM will be here before […]
Date: June 12th, 10:30 - 11:20 (PDT) Decolonization is a "buzz word" we often see in workplaces today. But what does decolonization even mean? Is it possible? What are the limitations? What is the difference between decolonization, Indigenization, and reconciliation? In this session, Len will talk more about the professional side of decolonization work, who benefits from […]
Presented by: Leandra A. Bedini. Webinar offered by American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). Cost: $15 USD Learning Outcomes: State at least five (5) accomplishments of RT/TR field over the last 75 years Identify at least five (5) current critical issues related to the RT field that warrants awareness and advocacy Identify at least five (5) specific […]