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Hi friends and Dear colleagues! Thank you for your interest in the Kawa (River) Model, and thanks to ADVANCE for OT, for producing these videos. Since the book's publication in 2006, the Kawa Model has spread to OT curricula and diverse practice settings all around the world. It is only recently that the model is being 'discovered' in the US and Canada.
I'll just mention that the book is also available on line from Amazon.
In addition to www.kawamodel.com, I would also recommend following the 'DISCUSSION' link on that website to a very vibrant discussion forum/board where OTs and students across 6 continents discuss aspects of the Kawa Model. The discussion includes critiques, innovative ways to use the model, and to talk about how we move this wonderful profession forward. You can also post your questions there and I usually make an effort to add my responses along with other members. It is free and you will not be spammed! Thanks again, everyone! Michael

Michael Iwama, Associate Professor, University of Toronto	July 17, 2009
Toronto, Canada

Thank you for your comments!

You can find out more about the Kawa Model at www.kawamodel.com. There, you'll also be able to order the book and get any other information you may need.

Sue Coyle, Assistant Editor, ADVANCE for OT	July 08, 2009

I agree. I'd like to know the name of the book, and/or more info on how to present and implement the model. Being an OT who is really into Eastern thought, I find it to be extremely interesting.

Diane	July 07, 2009

I am interested in more information on this model. From the above videos, I can see application of the "river" model in the school system, with staff and students. I would like to see video examples of how Michael Iwama and others have used it. If there is a "text" book, I would like to see that as well. I am on summer break, and would like to further explore this and integrate the theory/model when I go back to work in August. Diane Gesiriech-King, OT

Diane Gesiriech-King, OT, Lincoln Public Schools	June 24, 2009
Lincoln, NE

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