Author: Samantha Jefferies Objectives: 1) To demonstrate the occupational therapy process in relation to using Occupations for Life to maintain function during difficult life situations. 2) To demonstrate use of Continue Reading »
Recent Posts
Kawa SOAP Notes Online Workbook
This is an interactive online workbook illustrating how the Kawa Model can be used as an organising framework for occupational therapy processes. It was originally part of an MSc in Continue Reading »
Occupation for Life: Flowing through Loss and Grief
Author: Samantha Jefferies Objectives: 1) To demonstrate the occupational therapy process in relation to using Occupations for Life to maintain function during difficult life situations. 2) To demonstrate use of Continue Reading »
Kawa Model: The River of Life
Authors: Dick, S., & McGowan, L. Summary: The authors, Sam Dick and Lisa McGowan, are third year occupational therapy students at Coventry University. In this article, they have described and reflected upon Continue Reading »
Recorded Stream of Dr. Iwama’s Lecture at the University of Findlay on Oct 21, 2017
Dr. Michael Iwama, the founder creator and foremost proponent of the Kawa Model, was invited to speak at the University of Findlay in Ohio, USA on Oct 21, 2017, on Continue Reading »
Applicability of the Kawa Model as a Framework for the Occupational Therapy Process
Author: Hanna Majapuro Type of Project: One-Year Masters in Occupational Therapy Thesis Place of Study: Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, Department of Rehabilitation, Box 1026, SE-551 11 Jönköping, Sweden. Abstract: Background: Continue Reading »
Use of the Kawa Model for Occupation-based Culturally Responsive Occupational Therapy in India
Authors: Neha S. Tripathi, Melissa M. Sweetman, & Susan A. Zapf. Neha S. Tripathi, OTD, OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist in Washington, D. C. She earned her Bachelor of Occupational Continue Reading »
Kawa Model
Authors: Kean University Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) Event: General Body Meeting (#5) Date: November 20, 2017 Description: The general body members of SOTA consist of both OT graduate students as Continue Reading »
Application of the Kawa Model on elderly with visual impairments
Authors: Dr. Michael Iwama and Armstrong Chiu Event: 15th Hong Kong Optometric Conference Date: 9th November 2017 Chi-Hung Lau has been using the Kawa Model in his community Occupational Therapy practice Continue Reading »
Kawa ‘River’ Model Workshop
Authors: Beki Dellow & Hannah Skeels A four-week workshop facilitated by occupational therapists to help you improve your life balance, health and well-being using metaphors to analyse your life. You Continue Reading »
Kawa Model Presentations around the World
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Occupation for Life: Flowing through Loss and Grief
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The Kawa ‘River’ Model
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Building relevant and current Occupational-Therapy (OT) practice in India
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Development of a Kawa Model workshop for patients of an adult community mental health team
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The Kawa ‘River’ Model: Enhances Occupational Therapy and Communication in a UK Mental Health Setting
Lectures & Discussions by Michael Iwama
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Application of the Kawa Model on elderly with visual impairments
Authors: Dr. Michael Iwama and Armstrong Chiu Event: 15th Hong Kong Optometric Conference Date: 9th November 2017 Chi-Hung Lau has been using the Kawa Model in his community Occupational Therapy practice Continue Reading »
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Dr Iwama Q&A with ETOS students (Chinese subtitles) 河川模式问答
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Delivering Culturally Sensitive Occupational Therapy
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Michael Iwama Q&A: Grand Valley State University
Research & Publications
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Kawa Model: The River of Life
Authors: Dick, S., & McGowan, L. Summary: The authors, Sam Dick and Lisa McGowan, are third year occupational therapy students at Coventry University. In this article, they have described and reflected upon Continue Reading »
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Applicability of the Kawa Model as a Framework for the Occupational Therapy Process
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Use of the Kawa Model for Occupation-based Culturally Responsive Occupational Therapy in India
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Use of the KAWA Model for Teambuilding with Rehabilitative Professionals: An Exploratory Study
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Development of a Kawa Model workshop for patients of an adult community mental health team
Case Studies
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Occupation for Life: Flowing through Loss and Grief
Author: Samantha Jefferies Objectives: 1) To demonstrate the occupational therapy process in relation to using Occupations for Life to maintain function during difficult life situations. 2) To demonstrate use of Continue Reading »
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Non-directive Play Case Study (Aileen Duff)
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Flowing through the Indian land- Kawa in India!
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Using the Kawa Model in reflective practice (Beki Dellow)
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Return to Work Case Study (Meghan Smith, Towson University)
Student Projects
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Kawa Model: The River of Life
Authors: Dick, S., & McGowan, L. Summary: The authors, Sam Dick and Lisa McGowan, are third year occupational therapy students at Coventry University. In this article, they have described and reflected upon Continue Reading »
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Applicability of the Kawa Model as a Framework for the Occupational Therapy Process
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Kawa Model
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Occupational Therapy ’s Impact: Occupational Exploration and Transitional Youth
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Non-directive Play Case Study (Aileen Duff)