Creating Te Whiri Ora Right Service Right Time
Te Whiri Ora will be using a range of theories to guide the practice of Kaiwhiri. The overarching theory is Te Whare Tapa Whā; the other theories included are; Strengths Based, Solution-Focused, Attachment, Trauma-informed and the Ecological Systems Theory. Each of these theories interweave and relate to the Te Whiri Ora values, pathway and assessment tool.
Te Whare Tapa Wha is a holistic approach looking at the overall well-being of a person or whānau. The symbol of the wharenui illustrates the four dimensions of well-being – Taha Whānau, Taha Tinana, Taha Hinengaro and Taha Wairua. We will be implementing Te Whare Tapa Wha when doing our N.A.R* assessment with whānau to ensure we are looking at all aspects of the whānau needs, hopes and outcomes.
The Strengths Based perspective involves assisting families to reframe and redefine situations so that these situations become manageable. Whānau are the experts in their own lives and at times may need support to face challenges and overcome obstacles. Kaiwhiri will be using a strength-based approach when working with whānau to ensure they continue believing they can have a more positive future moving forward. This may include drawing on extended whānau knowledge and skills before bringing in the support of professionals and other agencies.
Solution Focused approach creates an opportunity to look at the challenges and focus on the future. The Kaiwhiri will work with a solution focused approach when setting plans to focus on the challenges that the whānau identifies as being on top while using the resources and skills they have to implement these changes.
The Ecological Systems Theory (also known as Human Ecology Theory) examines how environments shape individuals into who they are. This theory looks at whānau and the interconnectedness between systems within their lives, as well as the communities they belong to. Kaiwhiri will seek to understand how these influence whānau and their decision making abilities and how they positively influence and add to the Rāranga-a-whānau, the whānau plan and outcomes.
Developing Trauma-Informed approaches is not unique to mental health and addiction services. People who have experienced trauma may be engaged with a range of services such as health, education, justice, mental health, addiction or social services. Therefore, our approach needs to be part of broader public health strategy. Kaiwhiri will be aware that whānau have different responses to trauma and the experiences and effects of traumatic events on individuals. A trauma informed approach recognises and understands trauma can negatively affect whānau, groups, organisations and communities, as well as individuals.
Attachment Theory focuses on relationships and bonds between people, particularly long-term relationships, including those between a parent and child. Kaiwhiri will be using the attachment theory to assess the relationship between the parent and child. Kaiwhiri will have a good understanding of the different attachment styles and if needed, support to build secure attachments.
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For further information about our approach
www.health.govt.nz/our-work/populations/maori-health/maori-health-models/maori-health-models-te-whare-tapa-wha
www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/solution-focused-practice-a-toolkit-for-working-with-children-and-young-people
www.onlinemswprograms.com/social-work/what-is-social-ecology
Te Whare Tapa Wha is a holistic approach looking at the overall well-being of a person or whānau. The symbol of the wharenui illustrates the four dimensions of well-being – Taha Whānau, Taha Tinana, Taha Hinengaro and Taha Wairua. We will be implementing Te Whare Tapa Wha when doing our N.A.R* assessment with whānau to ensure we are looking at all aspects of the whānau needs, hopes and outcomes.
The Strengths Based perspective involves assisting families to reframe and redefine situations so that these situations become manageable. Whānau are the experts in their own lives and at times may need support to face challenges and overcome obstacles. Kaiwhiri will be using a strength-based approach when working with whānau to ensure they continue believing they can have a more positive future moving forward. This may include drawing on extended whānau knowledge and skills before bringing in the support of professionals and other agencies.
Solution Focused approach creates an opportunity to look at the challenges and focus on the future. The Kaiwhiri will work with a solution focused approach when setting plans to focus on the challenges that the whānau identifies as being on top while using the resources and skills they have to implement these changes.
The Ecological Systems Theory (also known as Human Ecology Theory) examines how environments shape individuals into who they are. This theory looks at whānau and the interconnectedness between systems within their lives, as well as the communities they belong to. Kaiwhiri will seek to understand how these influence whānau and their decision making abilities and how they positively influence and add to the Rāranga-a-whānau, the whānau plan and outcomes.
Developing Trauma-Informed approaches is not unique to mental health and addiction services. People who have experienced trauma may be engaged with a range of services such as health, education, justice, mental health, addiction or social services. Therefore, our approach needs to be part of broader public health strategy. Kaiwhiri will be aware that whānau have different responses to trauma and the experiences and effects of traumatic events on individuals. A trauma informed approach recognises and understands trauma can negatively affect whānau, groups, organisations and communities, as well as individuals.
Attachment Theory focuses on relationships and bonds between people, particularly long-term relationships, including those between a parent and child. Kaiwhiri will be using the attachment theory to assess the relationship between the parent and child. Kaiwhiri will have a good understanding of the different attachment styles and if needed, support to build secure attachments.
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- Ngākau Whakaute – Respectful heart
- Aromatawai – Assessment
- Reo – Voice
For further information about our approach
www.health.govt.nz/our-work/populations/maori-health/maori-health-models/maori-health-models-te-whare-tapa-wha
www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/solution-focused-practice-a-toolkit-for-working-with-children-and-young-people
www.onlinemswprograms.com/social-work/what-is-social-ecology