Author: Beki Dellow Senior Occupational Therapist Learning Outcomes: Gain an understanding of the Kawa Model and it’s origins. Look at a few examples, feedback and evaluation from the Kawa Model Continue Reading »
The Kawa ‘River’ Model:Enhances Occupational Therapy and Communication in a UK Mental Health Setting
Introduction– ‘Life is like a river’ The Kawa (‘river’ in Japanese) Model uses the metaphor of a river to describe a person’s life journey. It enables them to describe their Continue Reading »
Author: Beki Dellow . Occupational Therapist . Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust . beki.dellow@dhuft.nhs.uk Introduction: ‘Life is like a river’ The Kawa (‘river’ in Japanese) Model uses the metaphor Continue Reading »
Authors: M. Bruwer and J. Pickles (Final Year BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy students) I. Gordon (Occupational Therapy lecturer) E-Mail: mbruwer@live.co.uk, picklesj@uni.coventry.ac.uk, hsx454@coventry.ac.uk Link: http://networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/cot_poster_pdf_1_0.pdf“>