Te Whare Tapa Whā Model: Understanding & Integration for Clinical Practice

Aim

This course aims to provide members of the public, healthcare workers, and service providers interested in Health and Well-being an opportunity for deeper understanding concerning both Western & Maori Health Models. The course begins by looking at the history of Health and Well-being, Matauranga Maori, and the Whare Tapa Wha Model, followed by an exploration & definition of the four Pou of the Whare Tapa Wha Model. The four Pou are then reviewed alongside the comparative concepts contained within health & well-being literature, followed by a discussion of the 4 Pou's respective hierarchy, and how to integrate this into clinical practice.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• An understanding of the background and formation of health and wellbeing and the Whare Tapa Whā model

• An understanding of the background and formation of Health and Well-being.

• An understanding of the background and formation of the Whare Tapa Wha model.

• An understanding of the traditional core concepts of the Whare Tapa Wha model.

• An understanding of how the core concepts of modern Health and Well-being literature relate to the core concepts of the Whare Tapa Wha model.

• An understanding of the hierarchical manner in which the 4 Pou of the Whare Tapa Wha model relate to each other.

• An understanding of the relative strengths and weakness of the bio-medical, bio-psycho-social, and Whare Tapa Wha models.

• An understanding of how to integrate Te Whare Tapa Wha into clinical practice.

Let’s Get Real 

2. Working alongside tāngata whenua

4. Working within communities

7. Maintaining learning and kamahi wellbeing

Facilitated by Kore Tombs

BPhty (Otago), Senior Physiotherapist, Clinical Advisor

Kore is a Tipuna-led and hauora-focused Māori Physiotherapist with 27 years of clinical experience. At a young age, Kore was adopted by his kuia, Peggy Tombs, QSM, JP, who then raised him to appreciate and understand the values and beliefs of both Te Ao Maori and Te Ao Pakeha, and how to walk with mana in both worlds. Inspired by his kuia, Kore became a health practitioner and develop numerous roles across the breadth of Aotearoa New Zealand's health system toward health equity for Māori and high-need populations involving clinical practice, cultural advisor, governance, policy, research, advocacy, teaching, and ACC advocacy.

Workshop Type: Intermediate | Workshop Level: Six | Catering: Refreshments provided

• Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

• Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

• No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

• MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

• Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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