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 »
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: 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 »
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 »
(Beki Dellow) (York St. John University, UK) Learning Outcomes: Gain an overview of the Kawa ‘River’ Model Case Study Look at some relevant literature relating to the Kawa Model’s use 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
Credentials Display Lydia Royeen, MOT, OTR/L Abstract Jen Gash, an occupational therapist and creativity coach living in the UK, provided the cover art for the winter 2015 issue of The Continue Reading »
Author: Teoh Ter Fu / Gail Eva Occupational Therapy Conference Odense, Denmark 12th November 2015 Link: http://www.etf.dk/sites/default/files/uploads/public/international_perspectives_.pdf
Author: Kavitha Murthi BOT (MUHS, India), MSc OT (UK), FHEA (Higher Education Academy), OTR. (In partial fulfilment of the Requirements for the degree of Master of Occupational Therapy from Queen Margaret University) Abstract: Continue Reading »
Author: Linda Renton. MSc, BSc(Hons), Dip COT, Prof Doc Student. Queen Margaret University. Edinburgh, Scotland. Event: WFOT Congress Chile 2010 Link: http://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/1864/1/eResearch_1864.pdf
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 »
Abstract: In this article the author discusses reflections from the article of Jon Fieldhouse using the Kawa Model in practice and education. He mentions that the education against practice debate Continue Reading »
By Jen Gash. Full text available at http://www.otcoach.com/kawa-coaching/ The integration of coaching within occupational therapy practice is often a key question asked by occupational therapists when they start learning Continue Reading »