Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College

02/26/2026

Therapeutic Recreation Month continues with some of our students presenting their research and service-learning projects as part of a collaboration between BCTRA and our department. Student Research night is now a regular TR Month initiative. The quality of work being produced by our students continues to highlight the great work being done by this program, students and faculty alike. Congratulations to all involved.
And to make this evening even more amazing, 1st and 2nd year students came together for some social and educational time, engaging in social activities prior to the presentations and then watching the presentations together in the TR Classroom. Thank you to 2nd year students Jordan and Nels for organizing and supporting this event and to all who attended.
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02/25/2026

Last week we had the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our BTR and Diploma graduates. We had 24 graduates with 14 joining us for the convocation ceremonies. Here are a couple of pictures to mark the celebration!

Congratulations to all. 🥳

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02/24/2026

Looking for part-time work on Vancouver Island in Duncan? UPDATED: The job is not on weekends as noted in the original post. Working days are: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 10-445, and every second Tuesday off. Sounds perfect! Spread the word

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

PHSA is holding a Virtual Recreational Therapist Info Session on Wednesday, February 25 from 3 – 4 p.m. You may register through the following link:

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02/15/2026

Hi BCTRA 👋🏼
🎓✨ BCTRA & Douglas College Student Research Night
📅 February 23, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
✅ Pre-approved for 2 CEU hours (0.2 CEUs)

Join BCTRA for an inspiring evening of emerging research presented by students from Douglas College. This is a wonderful opportunity to support future Recreation Therapy professionals while engaging with innovative, evidence-informed practice.
We’re excited to feature four dynamic presentations:
1️⃣ Therapeutic Recreation–Led In-Home Respite: Supporting caregivers, aging in place, and meaningful engagement
2️⃣ Equine-Assisted Services (EAS): Improving social and emotional well-being in older adults
3️⃣ Thriving Through Leisure: Community participation and quality of life in older adults
4️⃣ Recreation Therapy Professional Practice Resources – Rehabilitation
Celebrate research, professional growth, and the future of Therapeutic Recreation in BC 💙
🔗 Register link has been emailed

02/13/2026

TR Month week 2 and another great event raising awareness of the value of leisure in our lives. Congratulations to our second year students who delivered Let's Get Rec'T with energy and creativity. No events next week due to Reading Week but if looking for CEU's or just interested in student research and service-learning projects, be sure to attend our co-sponsored event with BCTRA on February 23. Douglas College

02/12/2026

Free Zoom Mini-Conference on Therapeutic Horticulture

Restorative Spaces in Practice: Global Insights for Therapeutic Horticulture – Zoom, Sat Mar 7, 2026 - This mini-conference offers a practice-focused look at how therapeutic gardens are designed, used, and experienced across real-world settings. Through a virtual tour of some of the UK’s most im...

02/12/2026

All of us at Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College are deeply saddened by the recent tragic events in Tumbler Ridge.

Douglas College has provided information on available support services.

Everyone has been impacted in some way and will respond differently. Please be kind to each other as we all navigate our emotions.

Our hearts are with you.

Douglas College is deeply saddened by the tragic events that unfolded in Tumbler Ridge yesterday. We extend our heartfelt care and concern to those who are affected.

If you see someone is struggling, whatever the reason, please let them know you care and remind them of the supports available to students below.

Douglas College Counselling: douglascollege.ca/student-services/student-support/counselling-services

Douglas College students have access to free, accessible and confidential support for a variety of concerns that may be affecting their studies or personal well-being.

Here2Talk: here2talk.ca

Registered B.C. post-secondary students (domestic and international) have access to this free, 24/7, confidential counselling and community referral services available via app, phone and web.

Our flags will be flown at half-mast until February 17 in honour of the victims.

02/07/2026

TR Month continues with our next big event, spreading the word about the value of recreation and leisure in the lives of students and faculty at Douglas College.

Join us on Wednesday, February 11 for Let's Get Rec'T! 12 - 4 pm in the Coquitlam Atrium A/B Building

Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College

02/07/2026

We are so proud of Shan!

Faculty Applied Community Studies Department Therapeutic Recreation Credits 61.00 Length of program Two years Credential type Diploma