Professional Resources and Supports
This page serves as a centralized hub for accessing member benefits, resources, learning opportunities, member services, and practical tools that support recreation therapy practice across British Columbia.
Members-Only
Directory
Access our members-only directory to
connect with people across the recreation therapy community at every stage of
practice. Search by health authority region, practice area, or membership category
to build professional relationships,
support career pathways, and explore opportunities for collaboration
across British Columbia.
Continuing
Education
Stay current through BCTRA-hosted
education and partner offerings that
support ongoing professional learning
and CTRS® recertification through
NCTRC®-approved CEUs.
Continuing education helps demonstrate
our collective commitment to quality care, professional accountability,
and future regulation.
Elevate
Practice Grant
Available to our Recreation Therapist, Recreation Therapist – Candidate, Recreation Therapy Assistant and Student members to help cover professional development costs including CTRS® exam fees, continuing education, conferences, and
post-secondary coursework to help you build your skills, advance your career, and maintain safe, competent recreation therapy practice.
BCTRA
Resource Library
http://info@bctra.orgGain exclusive access to the BCTRA Resource Library – a practical collection of tools, templates, forms, and clinical presentations for recreation
therapy practice.
These resources support professional development, strengthen practice skills, and help members deliver consistent, high-quality services across diverse settings.
Have a resource? Email us!
Therapeutic
Recreation Journal
(TRJ)
Access to the Therapeutic Recreation Journal (TRJ) supports evidence informed practice by connecting members with current peer-reviewed research. This research informs and advances assessment, intervention planning, outcome evaluation, and service development, strengthening professional accountability and practice quality.
Therapeutic
Recreation Centre
of Excellence
(TRoCE)
Members receive complimentary access to the Therapeutic Recreation Centre of Excellence (TRCoE), featuring on-demand training, NCTRC® pre-approved CEUs, program plans, and practical resources. Content is designed for long-term care and dementia care settings, with adaptable tools for other practice areas.
Centre for Collaboration, Motivation and Innovation
(CCMI)
CCMI is a Canadian non-profit organization that provides education and training in motivational interviewing, person-centred communication, behaviour change, and collaborative healthcare practices. Their practical, evidence-informed approach helps professionals build stronger relationships and support meaningful outcomes.
Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
(CTRI)
Through BCTRA’s partnership with CTRI, members receive exclusive access to high-quality professional development opportunities focused on trauma-informed practice, mental health, crisis response, communication, workplace well-being, and violence prevention.
These resources support ongoing learning and provide practical, evidence-informed tools that can be applied across a variety of Recreation Therapy practice settings.
BCTRA Practice Day
Each year, BCTRA hosts a Practice Day that brings members together to learn, connect, and grow together through guest speakers, presentations, and Association updates.
Through professional development sessions, Association updates, and opportunities to collaborate across practice settings, Practice Day strengthens our community and supports the advancement of recreation therapy in British Columbia.
Member Awards
BCTRA’s Member Awards recognize individuals, students, volunteers, mentors, and organizations who make meaningful contributions to the field of therapeutic recreation and recreation therapy practice across British Columbia.
The awards celebrate leadership, service, innovation, and emerging excellence while highlighting BCTRA’s commitment to professional standards and community impact.
More Benefits
Coming Soon
BCTRA is continually exploring new partnerships, resources, educational opportunities, and member benefits that support Recreation Therapy professionals across British Columbia.
Have an idea for a member benefit, resource, or partnership you’d like to see? We’d love to hear from you. Member feedback helps shape the services and opportunities we pursue on behalf of our profession.
Featured Events
BCTRA Membership Awards & Criteria
BCTRA Membership Awards & Criteria
BCTRA 2025 Constitution & Bylaws
BCTRA 2025 Constitution & Bylaws
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