We invite expressive arts therapists to join our transformative online workshop designed to enhance your ability to work effectively with Māori clients and deepen your understanding of indigenous practices. This immersive experience will introduce you to Tikanga Māori (customs) and key cultural models such as 'Ti Hei Wa Mauri Ora'—a life-force evaluation model developed by Teina Piripi and Vivienne Body. This model reflects Māori cultural understandings of life and being.
You will also explore creative concepts and practices guided by 'Mobile Marae Atea', a marae-centred programme. Throughout the workshop, we will emphasize 'Whakawhanaungatanga' (relationship approaches) to foster a respectful and connected social environment.
The program will include both theoretical and practical tasks, and attendees will be required to have art materials on hand. This is an opportunity to expand your therapeutic approach by incorporating culturally responsive practices.
All our mahi is advanced learning due to Te Ao Māori tried and tested and endorsed by Tohunga/Kaumatua/Kuia with 15 years facilitating our workshops and programmes and a combined knowledge and experience base of 40 years. Our training caters for Audio, Kinesthetic and Visual learners. There will be breakout rooms and Q&A. We look forward to your participation!
Jenny has worked as a Counsellor and Therapist for the last 20 years and a Clinical and Professional Supervisor for 15 years. She is a registered member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and is the National Executive representative for Auckland (governance role). Jenny specialises in sex therapy, sexual abuse and trauma management. She works within prisons with highly difficult and high-profile prisoners, including onsite work with crisis work. Jenny also provides specialist training for counsellors and all health practitioners and is a Visiting Lecturer at several institutions.
Wi has degrees in social science and counselling and over 30 years' experience working as a counsellor and social worker within Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). He is a Cultural Consultant in Te AO Māori, Cultural Advisor and Developer of Māori Models of Practice and specializes in working with gang culture and high-profile prisoners. Wi is also a Visiting Lecturer in Institutions. Wi and Jenny facilitate working with Trauma using Māori Tikanga-Base Models of Practice workshops throughout Aotearoa for health practitioners. They have created booklet resources (Māori Narratives eBook and Wellbeing Kete). Visit Manueralife.co.nz for more information.
When: Sunday 3 November 2024 1.30 pm–4 pm NZDT (presenter time) 11.30 am–2 pm AEDT 10.30 am–1 pm AEST 8.30 am–11am AWST/HKT/SGT Duration/CPD: 2.5 hours Location: Online Cost: $30 (+GST for Australian members) Open to: All members Recording: Yes, a recording will be made available to registrants.
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