We offer e-learning opportunities that cover a wide variety of topics including:

• Assessment & Documentation
• Moving from Diversional Activities to Therapeutic Programming
• Relational Care for People with Dementia
• Research & Innovation
• Modalities & Interventions

The purpose of this space is to create a culture of collaboration and community among Recreation Therapist working in continuing care settings. Here, members are invited to share knowledge, resources, tips and tools that help them provide meaningful and effective therapeutic recreation services.

Founder and Executive Director

Sienna received a B.Sc. in Leisure Services—Therapeutic Recreation from the University of South Alabama in 1990. She has worked in long-term care facilities in both Canada and the United States for over 20 years as both a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) and a consultant. She is the author of the MARRCC (Measurable Assessment in Recreation for Resident-Centred Care). In 2003 she was awarded the Clinician of the Year from American Therapeutic Recreation Association. From 2003 to 2007, she was a national trainer for the American Therapeutic Recreation Association’s Dementia Practice Guideline for the non-pharmacological treatment of disturbing behaviours. Currently, she is an associate professor at the University of Lethbridge in the Faculty of Health Sciences—Therapeutic Recreation program.

Katelyn is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) and dementia care specialist with nearly 10 years of experience working with older adults. She is currently a Master of Health Science student and is looking to enhance the delivery of person-centred, relational care within continuing care settings. Katelyn shares her passion and excitement for therapeutic recreation as an instructor at the University of Lethbridge – Faculty of Health Science’s program and Lethbridge College – Therapeutic Recreation Gerontology program.

Jennifer is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) who provides support for persons within the Housing, Recovery, and Young Adult Services (Addiction & Mental Health) portfolio. Jennifer has worked as both a Recreation Therapy Assistant and a Recreation Therapist within Lodges, Supportive Living, and Continuing Care and is an advocate for person-centred care within all health-related fields. Jennifer strongly believes that Recreation professionals do not need to reinvent the wheel and can assist not only each other, but the entire profession through sharing, resulting in increased access to best practices, evidence-based interventions, and ‘grab and go’ resources.