Whakapapa - Relationships and Connection Goal: "Strengthen whānau bonds through regular meaningful contact, shared meals, and honouring family stories and traditions." Actions / The Plan: Small actions: I will make one connection each day with a family member or friend I haven’t talked to in a while. Big actions: I will share at least one meal every day with my family, with phones away to create space for real connection. Tinana - Health, Nutrition, Weight, Exercise, and

Personal development is a journey that many embark on to enhance their quality of life, improve relationships, and achieve greater satisfaction. The journey to achieving this vision starts with setting clear, achievable goals. I have termed these as 'Goal and Wellbeing Dimensions'. Let's examine some examples using the five Pou of Te Poutama o te Ora. Whakapapa - goals related to relationships and connection "Strengthen whānau bonds through regular meaningful contact, shared

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