Aimee Douziech

Aimee Douziech (she/her), MSc, CTRS is an online Instructor in the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (BTR) program within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge. She is a proud alumnus of the program – so proud that she decided to start teaching in the program!

Her why for being in this profession is continuously rooted in connection and relationships. She feels strongly that meaningful recreation can build connection within oneself and in communities, allowing us to bridge to one another and to deeper parts of ourselves.

Education:

• MSc (Health Sciences) – University of Lethbridge
• BTR (Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation) – University of Lethbridge
• TR Gerontology Diploma – Lethbridge College

Clinical & Teaching Experience:

Aimee has 8 years of experience providing direct recreation therapy services. Most of this clinical experience was focused in geriatric and mental health settings, largely under the umbrella of Long-Term Care (LTC). 

Aimee has been teaching at the University of Lethbridge since 2018. As an instructor, she is intentional with ensuring the delivery of course content is engaging, relevant and meaningful for clinical practice and for sustainability in working in health care – the joys and the challenges. Students often comment on her continuous encouragement to look inwards throughout the learning process, to reflect regularly on their own why for pursuing a career in Therapeutic Recreation, and to consider how they will stay connected to this why when they become a practicing recreation therapist or wherever their BTR degree takes them.  

Courses taught:

• TREC 3000: Practical Application of TR Theories and Models
• TREC 3100: Advanced Program Planning in TR
• TREC 3300: Processes and Techniques in TR
• TREC 3700: Communication and Counselling
• TREC 4200: Administration in TR
• TREC 4300: Modalities, Interventions and Facilitation
• TREC 4550: Internship in TR