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New ‘DoLiveWell’ video
Check out our new video of 3 case scenarios to illustrate the DoLiveWell framework in action! Thanks to Sabrina Asselin, Nadine Lariviere & Anik Guérette for their creative efforts!
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April 2021 Do-Live-Well Online Workshop for Canadian Occupational Therapists
As part of some ongoing research, comparing in-person to online workshops, we would like to invite Canadian occupational therapists to register for a free online workshop that will be offered completely online with asynchronous lectures and some synchronous online small group discussions. The workshop will run from the week of April 26th to the week of […]
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OT Month at Homewood Health
As part of OT month, Rebecca Gewurtz and Sandra Moll presented “Do-Live-Well: Tools for Mental Health Promotion” on October 23, 2020. Resources from this presentation can be found under the tools & resources section.
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Follow us on Instagram!
A group of McMaster first year student occupational therapists have created an instagram account to promote the messages echoed from the DLW Framework. Follow us at:https://www.instagram.com/dolivewell_ot/
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Do-Live-Well: Pandemic-inspired messages about Social Participation & Mental Health
Join our upcoming June 5th webinar for PSR Canada on how the Do-Live-Well framework can be applied to understanding mental health and well-being in the current pandemic. To register: https://psrrps.vivadminsys.com/en/students/catalog/35583?apply_coupon=true
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February 2020 DLW Workshop for Occupational Therapists
We are currently recruiting occupational therapists for an upcoming DLW workshop on February 14th, 2020. This is a FREE one day in-person and 6-8 hours online workshop. If you are interested in participating, please contact us by January 31st, 2020. For more information, please click HERE.
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DLW at Occupational Therapy Recovery Conference 2019
A 2-day workshop on “Do-Live-Well Mental Health Promotion Principles and Tools for Practice” will be held on Oct 24th & 25th in Edmonton Alberta. Please click on this link for more information.
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New Video on Personal and Social Forces!
Check out the new video to understand how personal and social forces can affect experiences, activity patterns, and outcomes.
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DLW in Supported Housing Fieldwork
Libby Callaway Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy Department Monash University, Peninsula Campus Libby Callaway is an Occupational Therapist and faculty member at Monash University in Australia. She is also the director of an occupational therapy practice, Neuroskills Pty Ltd, providing community-based services to people with neurotrauma. At Monash, one of her team’s community initiatives features supported […]
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Do Live Well in Health Promotion
Dr. Helen Bourke-Taylor Dr. Helen Bourke-Taylor is an occupational therapist and Associate Professor in the Occupational Therapy program at Monash University in Australia. Her professional and research interests include a focus on participation and education issues for children and young people with disabilities, as well as supports for their parents (particularly mothers), families and carers. […]
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Do Live Well Framework presented at WFOT Congress in Cape Town, South Africa
In May 2018, Sandra Moll and Nadine Larivière attended the WFOT Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. Sandra reviewed the DLW framework in her oral presentation entitled: “International perspectives on an OT Health Promotion Framework” on May 22, 2018. There was interest in the framework which will also be featured in the Swedish OT journal.
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Do Live Well Video Series
We are excited to let you know about the upcoming Do Live Well video series through Active Aging Canada that will air every Wednesday starting on January 24th, 2018 through to March 14th. The following is a list of the videos: 1.1: express yourself (Dr. Lori Letts) 1.2 build prosperity (Dr. Lori Letts) 1.3 contribute […]
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Do Live Well Framework presented at World Congress of Psychiatry in Berlin
The “Canadian” Do Live Well Framework was presented at the World Congress of Psychiatry in Berlin Germany on Oct. 11th. The symposium also featured a German translation of the framework and application of the ideas in the context of mental health practice in Germany. Watch for German resources on the website –coming soon!
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OT Training Workshop November 30th
Watch for an upcoming OT training workshop on November 30th by Nadine Lariviere. This is a full day workshop at the OT program at the University of Montreal for OTs in practice.
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Do Live Well framework presented during OT month celebrations
OT month celebrations at Ontario Shores included a Grand Rounds presentation on the Do Live Well framework.
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CAOT conference
A poster featuring “Application of “Do-Live-Well” in an inpatient mood disorder clinic” was presented at the CAOT conference in Prince Edward Island in June 2017.
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Do Live Well newsletter
The first newsletter has gone out
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Do Live Well in Canadian Journal of Public Health
Commentary by Do Live Well researchers has been published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health
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DLW at COTEC-ENOTHE
Nadine Larivière from the DLW team will be presenting at the 1st COTEC –ENOTHE joint congress in Ireland on June 16.
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DLW with Older Adults
Occupational Therapists Sarah Shallwani and Leanne Fernandez discuss the principles of Do Live Well in regards to work with older adults.
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Lifestyle Redesign® : An application example of the DLW model
Guest bloggers Mélanie Levasseur and Marie-Hélène Lévesque discuss the Lifestyle Redesign® occupational therapy intervention.
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DLW in Transportation Patterns
Ann Greenbaum, Doctoral Candidate in Occupational Science explores how participation in travel modes can influence well-being.
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Prosperity as a dimension of doing affecting health and well-being
Guest blogger Terry Krupa discusses prosperity as a dimension of doing affecting health and well-being.
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Connecting with others
Guest blogger Rebecca Gewurtz discusses connecting with others.
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DLW at OSOT conference
Join us on Sat. Sept. 26th at the OSOT conference in Kingston Ontario for a workshop on the DLW project!
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Activity Patterns video
To understand how activity patterns can affect overall health and well-being, check out the new video.
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Activate your body mind and senses!
Guest blogger Sandra Moll discusses activating your body, mind, and senses!
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DLW in the Community
Spotlight with Patricia Clark, the National Executive Director for ALCOA; See how she views the framework as a community leader.
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New Video
Check out the new video on Dimensions of Experience
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OCSCO newsletter
DLW project featured in June newsletter of Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations
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DLW in Primary Care
Spotlight with Jasdeep Chahal, OT Reg. (Ont.); see how she uses the DLW Framework in her practice.
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DLW with Seniors
Featuring the development of workshops geared to educating older adults within the community on how to use the DLW framework in their own lives.
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DLW in Primary Care
Spotlight with Catherine Donnelly, OT Reg. (Ont.); see how she is using the DLW Framework in her practice.
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DLW in Policy
Spotlight with Janet Craik, OT Reg. (Ont.); see how she views the DLW Framework.
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DLW at CAOT Conference
Join us on Friday May 29th for a CAOT sponsored session at the conference in Winnipeg “Advancing in Occupational Perspective in Health Promotion: The DLW Project”
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