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Kawa Model
River
A framework using a metaphor to connect nature and a persons everyday activities (occupations) and well-being
What is it?
Water's Flow
"Kawa" means River
Based on Eastern perspective- interdependent self is more beneficial
Structures
Rocks: Life circumstances & problems that impede obstruct water flow
Driftwood: Personal assets & liabilities (values, character, personality, knowledge, skills, ect.)
Structures
Walls & Floor: Physical & social environmental factors that determines the construction of self
Dam: structure that holds water back
Relevance
Together the stuctures are interlocked impacting the speed, shape, and quality of the river.
There are 3 main rivers flowing into an ocean here at Open Circle.
Relevance
Big Picture
Members represent a river.
Each individual member represents a stream.
Members
What are the strengths of each member?
What life experience and background has shaped their identity/life?
What circumstance may be a barrier to their well-being?
Open Circle staff are a team. The team represent a river.
Each staff member represents a stream.
Staff
Awareness of your water's flow.
What are the strengths of each staff member? How can their strengths be used?
Recognize own limitations & as a team.
Open Circle Operation
Driftwood: Mission & values of Cassia & Open Circle; Trainings; Knowledge
Rocks: Finances; budgets, certain regulations & policies; pandemic
Walls & floor: Location; administration; history
Day-to-Day Open Circle= Ocean
All the rivers flow into one body of water representing the open hours of the day. Members, staff, and the schedule mixed together.
Open Circle Daily
How the day is going and the atmosphere indicates the water's flow and energy.