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 »
Author: B, Beki, Dellow, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Christchurch & Southbourne Community Mental Health Team, Dorset, UK. Second presenter: H, Hannah, Skeels, Occupational Therapy Student, Bournemouth University Presentation 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 at NHS Learning Outcomes: Gain an overview of the Kawa ‘River’ Model Explore the Kawa Model’s use in personal and professional development/supervision Consider the value Continue Reading »
Author: Julie Burkin, Occupational Therapist, Lead Practitioner Cambridge University Hospital, NHS Trust Contact: julie.burkin@addenbrookes.nhs.uk Link: http://210.0.231.168/Files/AlwaysOnLearning/4552(15)KAWA%20model.pdf