Practical, Evidence-Based Workshops

Find your balance — at work, at home and in your everyday life.

Our workshops are led by occupational therapists and are designed to support how you function in daily life—at work, at home, and through major life transitions.

We focus on building practical skills around mental health, energy, routines, and performance. These sessions go beyond awareness and motivation to provide tools you can use right away.

Why OT-Led Workshops

Occupational therapists are trained to understand the interaction between mental health, physical demands, routines, environments, and roles. Workshops allow us to deliver and address both prevention and recovery, and translate health concepts into real-life strategies. At Kawa Health, we support sustainable function, not short-term fixes, and meet people where they are, professionally and personally.

Mental Health & Emotional Resilience

  • Practical strategies & skills are put in place to help you manage stress, anxiety, mood, and emotional overload—helping you stay regulated and engaged in daily life and work.

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Cognitive Focus & Productivity

  • Support for attention, memory, decision-making, and follow-through—helping you stay organized and effective in busy or demanding environments.

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Energy & Fatigue Management

  • Tools to balance mental and physical energy, prevent burnout, and create sustainable routines that support long-term performance.

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Routines, Roles & Life Transitions

  • Guidance for navigating role changes, major life transitions or shifting responsibilities—work, home or your personal life—while maintaining function and well-being.

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Our Workshops

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  • Kawa Health offers a 120-minute occupational therapy-led perimenopause and menopause workshop designed to support employee well-being, performance, and energy during hormonal transitions.

    These sessions provide practical, evidence-informed tools to manage symptoms that impact work, such as sleep disruption, cognitive changes, emotional reactivity, fatigue, and sensory sensitivity, using daily routines, nervous system regulation, and workplace strategies.

    Available in-person (up to ~24 people) or virtually (no limit to the number of participants).

    1. Menopause symptoms directly impact work performance.

      Research shows that 32% of working Canadian women report that menopause symptoms negatively affect their performance at work.

    2. Menopause symptoms contribute to absenteeism, presenteeism, and loss of talent.

      A Canadian survey found that over 40% of women experiencing moderate to severe menopause symptoms considered reducing their hours, changing roles, or leaving the workforce, and many reported missing work or working while unwell due to unmanaged symptoms.

      This highlights a direct impact on retention, productivity, and organizational stability.

    3. Unmanaged menopause contributes to significant economic loss.

      Canadian women lose an estimated $3.3 billion in income annually due to unmanaged menopause symptoms, contributing to substantial productivity losses for employers.

    References

  • This 90-120-minute occupational therapy-led workshop supports employees transitioning back to in-person or hybrid work. Using the Person–Environment–Occupation (PEO) model, employees learn why this shift is so demanding on the body and mind, and gain practical strategies to improve focus, manage cognitive load, reduce fatigue, and rebuild sustainable routines.

    Participants leave with evidence-informed OT tools to help them manage sensory overload, structure their energy across the day, strengthen emotional regulation, and balance work and home roles without burning out.

    This workshop can be offered in-person or virtually.

    Who It’s For

    Employees returning to:

    • In-person work after remote work

    • Hybrid schedules

    • Leaves (stress, mental health, medical, caregiving)

    • High cognitive-load or high-demand roles

    Ideal for HR teams aiming to reduce burnout, improve retention, and support a healthy workplace reintegration.

    1. Burnout is widespread in Canadian workplaces.

      45% of Canadian employees report feeling burned out, impacting productivity and attendance.

    2. Workload and role overload affect performance.

      36% of workers experience high stress from workload and constant task switching, reducing focus and efficiency.

    3. Strong routines reduce absenteeism and improve engagement.

      Canadian employees with effective daily routines and coping strategies are 25% less likely to miss work compared to those without structured habits.

    References

  • Kawa Health offers a 120-minute occupational therapy-led postpartum workshop designed to support recovery, daily functioning, and identity transitions during the fourth trimester and beyond.

    This group helps individuals navigate the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes after childbirth. Using an occupational therapy lens, the workshop focuses on restoring routines, managing energy, regulating the nervous system, and rebuilding confidence in daily roles.

    Participants learn evidence-based strategies for common postpartum challenges including fatigue, sleep disruption, physical recovery, brain fog, and identity shifts. Sessions teach you to structure sustainable days, prioritize recovery without guilt, and create environments that reduce overwhelm.

  • Postpartum recovery extends far beyond the six-week checkup. While new parents are often expected to quickly resume caregiving, household, and social responsibilities, research shows functional recovery takes significantly longer.

    Sleep disruption is one of the most immediate challenges. Severe sleep fragmentation and chronic fatigue directly impact cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, physical recovery, and the ability to manage daily tasks (Insana & Montgomery-Downs, 2013; Hunter et al., 2009). Persistent fatigue reduces participation in household roles and increases burnout risk (Doering & Durfor, 2011).

    The transition to parenthood involves profound identity and role changes. Adjusting to new responsibilities, shifts in self-concept, and changing relationship dynamics significantly impacts emotional well-being and daily functioning (Mercer, 2004; Nelson, 2003). Many feel unprepared for the cognitive load and lifestyle restructuring required.

    Postpartum mood disturbances—including depression and anxiety—are common and affect bonding, motivation, and participation in everyday activities (O'Hara & McCabe, 2013; Slomian et al., 2019). Fatigue and depression often coexist, compounding functional challenges (Giallo et al., 2015).

    Physical recovery also impacts daily function. Ongoing pain, mobility limitations, and pelvic or perineal recovery can restrict basic activities like lifting, feeding, and sleep positioning (Declercq et al., 2014; MacArthur & MacArthur, 2004).

    Without structured support, these factors delay return to meaningful activities, social participation, exercise, and work. Occupational therapy bridges the gap between medical recovery and real-life demands through energy conservation, routine building, environmental supports, and gradual role re-engagement. Early intervention improves recovery trajectories, mental health outcomes, and family well-being.

    References

    • Declercq, E., Sakala, C., Corry, M. P., Applebaum, S., & Herrlich, A. (2014). Listening to Mothers III: Pregnancy and Birth. Childbirth Connection.

    • Doering, J. J., & Durfor, S. L. (2011). Postpartum fatigue and physical functioning. MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 36(3), 166–172.

    • Giallo, R., Gartland, D., Woolhouse, H., & Brown, S. (2015). Differentiating maternal fatigue and depressive symptoms. Journal of Affective Disorders, 184, 104–111.

    • Hunter, L. P., Rychnovsky, J. D., & Yount, S. M. (2009). A selective review of maternal sleep characteristics in the postpartum period. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 38(1), 60–68.

    • Insana, S. P., & Montgomery-Downs, H. E. (2013). Sleep and sleepiness among first-time postpartum parents. Sleep, 36(12), 1795–1807.

    • MacArthur, C., & MacArthur, A. (2004). Incidence and determinants of perineal pain after childbirth. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 191(4), 1199–1204.

    • Mercer, R. T. (2004). Becoming a mother versus maternal role attainment. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 36(3), 226–232.

    • Nelson, A. M. (2003). Transition to motherhood. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 32(4), 465–477.

    • O’Hara, M. W., & McCabe, J. E. (2013). Postpartum depression: Current status and future directions. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 9, 379–407.

    • Slomian, J., Honvo, G., Emonts, P., Reginster, J. Y., & Bruyère, O. (2019). Consequences of maternal postpartum depression. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19(1).

Interested in a Workshop for Your Team?

Every team is different, which is why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all training. Whether you're looking for support around stress management, burnout prevention, communication, psychological safety, workplace transitions, resilience, women's health, or another topic, we'll work with you to create a workshop that meets the unique needs of your organization.

Our workshops are practical, engaging, and focused on providing participants with tools they can immediately apply in their day-to-day lives and work.

Contact us to discuss your team's goals, workshop topics, delivery options, group size, and pricing. We'd love to learn more about your organization and design a workshop that creates meaningful impact.

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Meet the Kawa Health Team

Shabina and Poonam bring extensive clinical experience supporting individuals recovering from injury, trauma, and the challenges of demanding work environments.

With years of specialized training in mental health and return-to-work rehabilitation, they take a grounded, evidence-informed approach—blending practical tools, emotional regulation strategies, and real-world problem solving to help clients rebuild function, confidence, and balance both on and off the job.

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  • MScOT, BScN

    Co-Founder & Registered Occupational Therapist

    Shabina brings over a decade of experience in both occupational therapy and nursing, with a focus on mental health, medical complexity, and life transitions. Her work spans hospital, community, and outreach settings, including care for people navigating injury, illness, or unhoused individuals.

    She specializes in functional and cognitive assessment, mental health treatment planning, and practical, evidence-informed tools like CBT and DBT skills. Shabina is passionate about bridging mental and physical health to support real-life function.

    Driven by a deep understanding of the systemic barriers women face, Shabina is all about care that empowers — not overwhelms. Outside of work, she values balance, movement, connection, and the healing power of meaningful activity.

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  • MScOT, BA

    Co-Founder & Registered Occupational Therapist

    Poonam brings over 8 years of clinical experience — and her own lived journey with endometriosis and infertility — to her work. She is known for her trauma-informed, empathetic approach and practical, personalized care.

    Her background includes supporting individuals with complex mental health conditions to improve emotional regulation, cognitive function, and daily life. Poonam blends evidence-based therapy with movement, mindfulness, and curiosity, drawing on her passion for using the body to support mental health.

    When the medical system fell short in her own life, she found strength in holistic healing. She brings an open mind and deep respect for the many ways people seek wellness, and is always willing to explore integrative supports that align with her clients’ needs.

    Outside of work, you’ll find her kickboxing, lifting weights, or going on adventures with her husband and her Boxer, Bellaroonski — “Bella” — who is training to become a therapy dog!