Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College

10/29/2025

Yesterday Jordan and Tricia attended the Douglas College Information Fair held at the New Westminster Campus. The event was extremely well attended and our table was hopping most of the night. If you have someone you know who may be interested in learning more about Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College Diploma or Degree program have them reach out to us at TR@douglascollege.ca or attend our online information session held each month. Photo description: Jordan beside our table and banner prior to the start of the event.

10/06/2025

Thank you to the Douglas College Vocational Education and Skills Training Department (VEST) Career and Employment Preparation students who presented on Healthy Lifestyles to our 2nd year Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College students. A special thank you to VEST faculty Brittany and TR faculty Krysten on this collaboration.

10/03/2025

Full-Time Recreation Manager opportunity with Optima Living in Victoria

Apply to Recreation Manager at Optima Living in Victoria, BC, Canada.

10/03/2025

Congratulations to Open Door Group and their recent presentation at WAPR and the Canadian PSR Recovery Conference. The focus was on the vital role of therapeutic recreation in promoting recovery and well-being! Well done Radka and team.

10/03/2025

Be sure your voice is heard by engaging with your provincial association BCTRA.

Hi BCTRA 👋🏼

🧡 BCTRA AGM & Education Day 2025 🧡

Join us for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration! ✨
📅 Date: Friday, November 7
📍 Location: Zoom

Agenda Highlights:
🕘 9:00 – Opening Remarks from BCTRA president Jenna Johnstone 
🕤 9:15 – “Making LTC a Home” with Aimee Douziech & Sienna Caspar 
🕥 10:15 – Break ☕
🕥 10:30 – “Therapeutic Recreation & the ICF” with Jerry Singleton 
🕦 11:30 – Break
🕕 12:30 - AGM begins
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues, grow your knowledge, and celebrate the value of therapeutic recreation in practice.
👉 Additional details & zoom link to follow!

09/30/2025

Take personal responsibility to honor, reflect, learn and take action.

09/18/2025

Full-Time Recreation Programmer opportunity with the German-Canadian Benevolent Society of BC

German-Canadian Benevolent Society of BC

09/18/2025

09/12/2025

Jobs, jobs and more jobs! Are you looking for a FT/PT opportunity or even a casual position while going to school? Vancouver Coastal Health has many opportunities to fit your need. Temporary positions are great ways to gain valuable experience and if some of the jobs ask for a minimum amount of experience, be sure to apply anyway because they are looking for Douglas College TR Diploma and Degree graduates (BTR students after 2 years can also get hired in RecTA roles). Check out the list of amazing opportunities.

View all current positions at Vancouver Coastal Health across all categories and locations. See a position you like? Contact us and apply today!

08/15/2025

Casual Recreation Therapist opportunity with the Provincial Health Services Authority at Heartwood Centre for Women - BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Learn more about applying for Recreation Therapist, Heartwood Centre for Women - BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services at PHSA

08/15/2025

We are still hoping for a few more to register in this course. It is a great opportunity for CEU credits but also to enhance your knowledge of Substance Use.
Contact TR@douglascollege.ca for more information
Douglas College BCTRA Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association - ATRA

CONFIRMED: WE ARE OFFERING...

SOWK 2360 SUBSTANCE MISUSE to the TR Field in Fall 2025 in a synchronous Online format on Monday evenings (6:30 - 9:20 Pacific Time).

While we have good interest, some people have not fully committed so we still have space available.

Please see the attachment for more information and REACH OUT TO: TR@douglascollege.ca to find out next steps.

Go to https://www.douglascollege.ca/course/sowk-2360/202530
for more information on the course and see the brochure below! Great for general information but also for CEU credits. This course is relevant for all client groups and sites where you may work.
BCTRA Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association Douglas College Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College

08/06/2025

Hi BCTRA 👋🏼

We have two fantastic lunch and learn sessions coming up this month that discuss how to use technology to improve older adult quality of life. 

Join us to learn more about Echobox Memory Vault and Silent Disco headphones! 

Echobox Memory Vault
Thursday, August 14, 12:00-1:00PM 
Pre-approved for 0.1 CEUs

Echobox Memory Vault has developed 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, Rec Therapists and families to elevate quality of life, streamline communication, and ease tensions during daily tasks.

This webinar will share the journey of Echobox - how caregivers and Rec Therapists helped shape it. We will walk you through our technology and give insights on how it directly combats caregiver burnout and work-related stress, all while providing an easy approach to person-centric care.

Intergenerational Silent Disco Parties for Older Adults Living in Long Term Care
Tuesday, August 19, 12:00-1:00PM 
Pre-approved for 0.1 CEUs

The University of British Columbia’s Innovation in Dementia and Aging Lab will be presenting their study of Intergenerational Silent Disco Parties for Older Adults Living in Long Term Care. Music moves! Powered by personalized music and movement, intergenerational silent disco parties in LTC foster connection, joy, and inclusion- reducing loneliness and building community.