Dr. Niki Kiepek

Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University

Occupation, Diversity Inclusion, Health Professional Education, Mental Health, Therapeutic Relationships, Addiction, Social justice, School of Occupational Therapy, Substance Use

Media

In some disciplines, heavy drinking is part of the culture. That can be a problem

N.S. harm reduction advocates applaud police chiefs for stance on drug decriminalization

Biography

Niki Kiepek is an Assistant Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University. In her work, Kiepek applies critical theories to explore occupation as a social construct and investigates the construction of acceptable and unacceptable ways of acting and ways of being. The research has implications for understanding processes of social justice, inclusion, oppression, and marginalization in relation to occupational therapy practice and health service delivery. Her current research examines substance use by professionals and students in professional programs.

Expertise

  • Occupation
  • Diversity Inclusion
  • Health Professional Education
  • Mental Health
  • Therapeutic Relationships
  • Addiction
  • Social justice
  • School of Occupational Therapy
  • Substance use