Heidi lauckner

Biography

Dr. HEIDI LAUCKNER is affiliated to School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University. Dr. HEIDI LAUCKNER is currently providing services as Assistant Professor. Dr. HEIDI LAUCKNER has authored I145and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. HEIDI LAUCKNER contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. HEIDI LAUCKNER is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. HEIDI LAUCKNER academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. HEIDI LAUCKNER research interests include Heidi’s research interests include community development and collaborative community practice.  She explores how occupational therapists and other health professionals can work in partnerships with communities to promote meaningful participation in collective community occupations.  Recent/current research topics include: age-friendly communities, community participation among adults living with chronic physical conditions and mental health issues, social inclusion through collective social occupations such as recreation, and interprofessional practice in long-term care and community settings. She explores these topics through qualitative methods and community-based participatory research approaches, including participatory action research and appreciative inquiry.  She is also interested in community-engaged learning and scholarship and contemplative practices in education and occupational therapy practice..

Research Interest

Heidi’s research interests include community development and collaborative community practice.  She explores how occupational therapists and other health professionals can work in partnerships with communities to promote meaningful participation in collective community occupations.  Recent/current research topics include: age-friendly communities, community participation among adults living with chronic physical conditions and mental health issues, social inclusion through collective social occupations such as recreation, and interprofessional practice in long-term care and community settings. She explores these topics through qualitative methods and community-based participatory research approaches, including participatory action research and appreciative inquiry.  She is also interested in community-engaged learning and scholarship and contemplative practices in education and occupational therapy practice.