Theories give OT practitioners a way of knowing why they are using a specific intervention. What I admire about the occupational therapy profession is how clients are always viewed in a holistic way, looking at their individual environment, occupational performance, and personal interests. One model I particularly like is the Kawa Model. The Kawa Model gives the occupational therapist a more concrete way of looking at each individual's life, and the factors that play a role in it. Therapists need to be able to explain why they are doing a certain treatment so that the clients can also have a clear understanding of the intervention. The Kawa Model looks more at the cultural context, making it useful for any client. It makes clear occupational therapy's overall purpose, ways of understanding a client's circumstances, and explaining why a particular intervention will be helpful within their personal context. This model compares life to being a river, flowing through time and s...