BCTRAAugust Webinar Date: Thursday, August 3rd at 12 pm. Fewer care staff are available to provide care to a growing and aging population. At stake is the quality of care and engagement able to be offered to residents who require therapeutic engagement. This is a challenge for our time, not to be solved anytime soon. […]
Virtual Meeting (to RSVP and receive the Zoom link please contact Christine at info@timewellspentbc.com) Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 7:00 - 8:00pm PST Anyone with an interest in starting or growing private practice in therapeutic recreation is welcome to join!
May Webinar Date: Tuesday May 30th at 12 pm Presented by Shirvin a registered clinical counsellor from Pain BC. Chronic pain goes beyond the physical - it's so much more complex and multi-faceted than what we realize. This presentation is an opportunity to learn about the depths of chronic pain, its impacts, treatments and resources […]
SAVE THE DATE! March lunch and learn webinar -Introducing the Centre of Excellence for TR in Continuing Care Presenter: Dr. Sienna Caspar Tuesday March, 28th at 12 pm PST. Description: Come to this session to discover how the Centre Excellence for Therapeutic Recreation in Continuing Care (TRCoE) hopes to inspire and advocate for quality TR […]
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 12:00pm PST TR month Workshop: Strategies for Working Around the Barriers of Change in TR Presented by Dr. Colleen Hood and Dr. Lauren Cripps Session Descriptions: One of the key goals of therapeutic recreation practice is to support change in our clients. These changes may be small and momentary ( a shift […]
In partnership with the Douglas College TR Department, BCTRA is excited to announce that Student Research Night is back, and it's going hybrid!
Please join us VIRTUALLY for the 2022 Education Day & AGM. The schedule of the day will be: 12:15pm - Welcome & overview of the afternoon 12:30pm - BCTRA's new Strategic Plan 2022-24 (CEU credit approval pending) 1:35pm - Leisure-Based Wellness Programs & Thriving Community Partnerships presented by Jennifer Affolder 2:45pm - AGM & AWARDS
Our previous BCTRA face masks were such a hit we've restocked some more just in time for TR month! They're currently available at 2 face masks for $20! Purchase them from the link below! https://forms.gle/Eqxf2Jh8dWc1ETax9
Maximizing independence and improved function through adaptive fitness for individuals with physical disabilities. Date: September 22nd, 2022 at 12pm Presented by: Megan Williamson, BA, NASM, CPT, Adaptive Fitness Specialist This webinar will give recreation therapists methods to improve their work in assisting people with disabilities in overcoming obstacles. This webinar will discuss assessments, adaptive tools, […]
MusicCare: An approach we can all use Monday, August 29th 2022 Presenter: Dawn Ellis-Mobbs, Education Manger, Room217 Room 217 has developed the music care approach, which is the intentional use of music by anyone to improve health and well-being. Music, as a means of care is inclusive: everyone is […]
Sound Off Headphones: Silent Discos, Loud Outcomes Thursday June 30th at 12pm Presenters: Charlotte Jordan, CTRS and Rachelle Forster, CTRS This webinar focuses on the innovative technology of Sound Off wireless headphones. It will highlight the positive outcomes observed during a guided imagery program for adults and a dance program for […]
Assessing for Strengths in Recreation Therapy Practice Wednesday May 25th at 12:00pm PST Presenter: Dr. Lynn Anderson Assessment is the process of discovery. In the strengths approach to recreation therapy practice, assessment provides a deeper understanding of a participant's strengths, […]