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From rockstar to rec star

It wasn’t until her father moved into care that Natasha considered a career supporting older adults and enriching their lives. She watched her dad as he walked his journey with dementia, but never lost his aptitude for music. Natasha witnessed…

From Pain to Purpose: How Jessica found herself by caring for others

Jessica found the Stenberg College Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRA) program. “I didn’t realize that becoming a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant was a career option. I thought it was all volunteer work.” Without hesitation, Jessica enrolled in the program.

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Why do we need Therapeutic Recreation Assistants?

Recreation Therapy is about getting to know each client, improving their quality of life and removing barriers to participation. We share our days with older adults who are unique individuals and have diverse life experiences. We are there to embrace…

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“Get this girl a cape”

Megan is a successful graduate of Stenberg College’s Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Diploma program. Read her story today!

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Top Ten Reasons Why Therapeutic Recreation is a Meaningful Career

As we age, simple activities we have always loved may become more difficult. Whether it is walking along the seawall, singing karaoke, or cooking at home; age can sneak up…

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Video Calls and Therapeutic Recreation

As a world, we are all in the messy middle part of the COVID-19 pandemic. It began quietly enough and we are now several months into the year doing what we must to endure. Meanwhile, we are to self-isolate while…

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The ‘What Makes You Feel Alive List’

Step aside ‘Bucket List’, there’s a new list in town: the ‘What Makes You Feel Alive List’! Okay, so this idea came from the combination of a couple of things…

Lori kayaking between mountains. This is what makes her feel alive and brings her joy.

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The Art of Questions

The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Diploma is a combined delivery program, which means most of the course is delivered online. This week we reconvened on campus as a class for the…

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5 Tips for Managing a Busy Schedule and School

Going back to school as an adult learner certainly adds a bit of chaos into your life. Juggling work, family and schoolwork is possible but it requires some diligent schedule…

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My Life Changing Decision

Have you ever made a decision that changed the course of your life? Earlier this year, I did. After spending the last decade immersed in a career in the financial…

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4 things I’ve learned about combined delivery

I chose my area of study, Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology) because it aligns nicely with my goals and sensibilities. In selecting this track, however, I had to consider the nature of…

Discipline is crucial while studying from home in Stenberg's Combined Delivery Programs.

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Meet Jennifer – Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Blogger

It’s a long way from Catterick, Yorkshire, England to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. While the thought of sharing every detail of my life from day one to…

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I can’t say enough good things about this program. The online format gave me the flexibility to continue working during the program. The teachers were…

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I completed my Education Assistant program online in June 2019. This is an excellent program with amazing and welcoming staff. Stenberg is a great college…

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This is a college that cares about its students. The instructors want to see you succeed and they give you the tools to do so.…

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From rockstar to rec star

From Pain to Purpose: How Jessica found herself by caring for others

Why do we need Therapeutic Recreation Assistants?

“Get this girl a cape”

Top Ten Reasons Why Therapeutic Recreation is a Meaningful Career

Video Calls and Therapeutic Recreation

The ‘What Makes You Feel Alive List’

The Art of Questions

5 Tips for Managing a Busy Schedule and School

My Life Changing Decision

4 things I’ve learned about combined delivery

Meet Jennifer – Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Blogger

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