Te Whare Tapa Whā (Durie, 1984) has been used with great success within health, human resource management and education.   The four Pou’s continue to be relevant Taha Tinana (Physical Health) – as the Ground or Papa; Taha Wairua (Spiritual Health) - as the Compass; Taha Whānau (Family Health) - as Support and, Taha Hinengaro (Mental Health) - as Navigator.   As previously mentioned, areas for extension that can be supported by Te Poutama o te Ora would be in: ·        Digital

Unlocking your full potential is a journey that requires dedication, insight, and the right support. Personal Growth Counselling offers a structured path to help you grow emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually. It is a powerful tool that can transform your life by helping you overcome obstacles, build resilience, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. You would have seen me discussing this model in previous posts - Te Poutama o te Ora. This model encourages and

Te Whare Tapa Whā – Duries (1984) foundational model of wellness is of a house that shelters and protects. Without a stable house, there can be no safe ascent. The four dimensions of Taha Tinana, Taha Wairua, Taha Whānau and, Taha Hinengaro are discussed further.   Taha Tinana (Physical Health) – as the Ground or Papa. Transformation and change require physical capacity to sustain body performance. Without attention to sleep, nutrition, movement, and bodily rest, transformati