Our mission
About the Sweden MOW Leader
Dr. Mitra Khalafbeigi is a psychosocial occupational therapist and an international advocate for inclusive mental health. She is the founder of the Model of Occupational Wholeness (MOW) project in Sweden and currently serves as the national lead for the Swedish section of the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation (WAPR).
With more than one decade of clinical and academic experience, her work bridges occupational therapy, social pedagogy, and community development. In Sweden, she piloted an innovative MOW-based intervention tailored for elderly migrants, integrating both qualitative reflection and structured assessment tools. The project emphasized Being, Belonging, and Becoming as guiding dimensions of occupational well-being.
Her commitment lies in co-creating culturally responsive, participatory practices that promote dignity, inclusion, and purpose across diverse populations
Completed project/s
Transforming Being, Belonging, and Becoming Needs through the Occupational Wholeness Model; a community based project
The growing population of older immigrants faces complex challenges in achieving well-being and social integration. In response to this, a pilot study was conducted using the Occupational Wholeness Model (OWM) to explore how structured group activities could support adaptation and promote mental well-being within this community.
The participants were senior Iranian immigrants living in Sweden. The intervention consisted of group-based sessions incorporating creative activities such as crafts and storytelling, all structured around the principles of the MOW.
