Te Whare o Oro – Neurodevelopment through the matapihi of a whāre tupuna
The programme is developed in partnership with Te Atawhai o Te Ao, Independent Māori Institute for Environment and Health.
This programme is delivered by registered Māori Clinical Psychologists, Mātauranga Māori practitioners and Whānau with lived experience of caring for tamariki with neurodiversity’s such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
Te Whare o Oro model identifies the structural features, roles and whakapapa kōrero of a whare tūpuna, using traditional kupu whakarite (metaphor) of the whare tūpuna as a tūpuna body to describe the structure and functioning of the roro (brain).
This workshop provides an interactive way to explore neurodevelopment, the impact of trauma on the brain, and to discuss Mātauranga māori approaches to nurturing neurodevelopment. The workshop also incorporates an opportunity to discuss adaptations to teaching and healing that considers the impact of trauma, substance use and disabilities.
What you will learn
An understanding of different roles (tasks, abilities, functions) associated with each area of the brain
An understanding of the impact of trauma on development
An understanding of Mātauranga Māori approaches to development and healing
An understanding of approaches that affirms and responds to neurodiversity and neurodivergence
Desired Learning Outcomes
To increase knowledge and understanding of neurodevelopment, identifying specific individual needs related to neurodevelopment, and respond to neurodiversity in an affirming and practical way.
To establish tools and skills to implement Mātauranga Māori approaches to development and healing
Time Commitment
Wānanga will involve two days for learning.
Total Time Required: 16 hours
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