Te Tiriti o Waitangi informed Psychology in Aotearoa- AKLD

In this two-day workshop we will explore what Te Tiriti o Waitangi means for psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will focus on examining historical and contemporary contexts relevant for developing understanding about the importance of Te Tiriti to psychology practice and research. 

Day 1 will focus on whakawhanaungatanga, historical context leading up to the signing of Te Tiriti, the ‘spirit’ of Te Tiriti, and what we now know about the provisions of the two Tiriti/Treaty texts.

Day 2 will build on the first day, but with increased focus on Te Tiriti’s influence on the history and practice of psychology within Aotearoa New Zealand. This includes positive developments in the field and developing personalised Te Tiriti analyses and implementation plans.

The workshop will be interactive, and we acknowledge that attendees will be at varying stages of their journey towards understanding Te Tiriti. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Make sense of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in its historical context and how Aotearoa New Zealand has developed as a nation, including new research
• Understand post 1840 Crown and Māori relationships, 50 years of the Waitangi Tribunal and Treaty principles
• Review the context of Te Tiriti in past and present psychological practice and research
• Identify Te Tiriti responsibilities and apply critical Te Tiriti analysis to your professional practice

Presenters: Tania Anstiss & 2nd presenter tbc

Tania Anstiss has been a practising Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years. She works in child mental health with a focus on supporting families in their parenting role. She is also involved with workforce development, providing support to other Psychologists and providing training and mentoring nationally to those delivering parenting interventions throughout New Zealand. Tania is also a parent of three grown up children.