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Bloom - A story of passion for Therapeutic Recreation
Ever since starting my University degree at Concordia University in Montreal, I knew that I had found my calling. People always told me I was a “people-person” and I could only agree, but I wanted to be more than that. I wanted to help people, be an advocate for those who didn't have a voice, and help people understand that they deserve to be the best version of themselves, regardless of any limitations or conditions they might have.
Having a strong background in the Sports and recreation industry (I started coaching young teenagers in a cross-country ski program at age 16 and completed my NCCP training, followed by levels 1 and 2), Recreational therapy was a perfect combination of everything I was looking for in a job!
Not only did I participate actively in the department’s events and committees, I also had a chance to explore many different areas of practice during my internships. From implementing a “health and well-being program” on the oncology department of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital in Laval (Quebec), to creating one-on-one physical and cognitive programs for individuals in the transition care unit of the Montreal General Hospital. I also participated in developing new assessment tools and resources for the Montreal Children’s hospital. My final internship took place in a pediatric palliative care center called The Lighthouse, where I completed over 400 hours with the organisation working both one-on-one and in groups practicing recreational therapy. I was offered a full-time position at the center after graduation, and was able to pursue my calling to my great joy.
During this time I was also offered a teaching assistant position as well as research assistance for the department. I also became the eastern Canada representative, as part of the Para-Nordic Skiing development committee with Cross-country Canada. Our focus was to introduce this adapted sport to as many people as possible by creating resources and events (such as learn-to-ski day) for people with physical disabilities across Canada.
