Kia Whakaumu te Mate Hinengaro ki te Oranga Ngākau: Moving Away from Pathology Towards Healing - Transforming Spaces Between Kaupapa Māori and Psychological Theory and Practice

Please note that all registrations have to be paid in full before the event takes place - otherwise you will miss out on receiving the Zoom link. This event will be recorded for all those who are registered on the day. Recording is available for three weeks.

Drawing from the growth of kaupapa Māori research in the area of historical, intergenerational, complex, chronic and individual trauma this workshop aims to discuss how these theories can be applied to facilitate pathways of healing for whānau exposed to trauma in Aotearoa. In efforts to move away from pathologising tendencies, the focus on potentiality and healing is forefront to the essence of this workshop. It builds on historical and intergenerational research trauma theory in Aotearoa by exploring clinical and cultural interventions that can enhance engagement and improve outcomes. It does this by discussing examples of individual, group and whānau based interventions designed using kaupapa Māori trauma-informed care as the underlying approach as delivered across multiple mental health and addictions settings. The workshop intends to develop these discussions by focussing on how, when utilising a kaupapa Māori trauma-informed approach to care, environments can be created that nurture and facilitate generational healing and well-being.

PRESENTER: DR REBECCA WIRIHANA

Dr Wirihana is of Ngā Rauru kī tahi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Tainui and Ngāpuhi, Irish and Hawai’in descent. Currently residing in Te Tai Tokerau, she is the Principal Advisor (Trauma) for the Crown Response Unit to the Abuse in Care Inquiry. She was raised in rural Taranaki but spent the majority of her career working in kaupapa Māori community mental health and addictions services while studying in Tamaki Makau Rau. Since leaving Tamaki in 2014, she has had the privilege of working in a kaupapa Māori research institute, health psychology services and a kaupapa Māori community alcohol and drug counselling services before returning to Te Whatu Ora ki Tai Tokerau. Dr Wirihana has a passion for working with whānau with a focus on generational healing and well-being, particularly given the complex impacts of historical trauma within Indigenous communities. Her research has focussed on Māori experiences of learning te reo Māori, Māori leadership and Māori healing and well-being from intergenerational trauma. Dr Wirihana is an active member of He Paiaka Totara and the President Elect for the NZPsS. She is excited about her transition from this role into the Presidency this year.