A historical look back at recreation therapy in Canada and a discussion around how to overcome current challenges to professionalization. A focus on evidence, entry level to practice and academic accreditation.

A discussion around degree education, research grants, and entry-level to practice with a focus on the province of Saskatchewan.

A discussion about education, academic research, and standards of practice. across Canada. Conversations around barriers and pathways to move the profession forward towards regulation.

A discussion about RecT in the Yukon. Topics include culturally sensitive programming, challenges around resources and staff retention in the North as well as opportunities for growth through education and partnerships.

A discussion with the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Therapeutic Recreation Practice and Research (TRPR), Journal of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) about research in Canada. We chat about the impacts and supportive process around publishing and much more!

A discussion about pathways to certification, education, licensure, and protecting the public with the Executive Director from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

A discussion about all things licensure in recreation therapy with one of the licensure co-chairs from the Nova Scotia Therapeutic Recreation Association.

A discussion with Dianne Bowtell, Executive Director at the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association. Topics include provincial associations, membership benefits, education and regulation.

A discussion with Tricia Rachfall, Co-Coordinator for the Therapeutic Recreation program at Douglas College. Topics include education, research and what’s next.