Published Articles

In our latest paper, we introduce the healing arc of the Te Poutama Ora Framework, building on our previous work that proposed Colonisation PTSD as a clinical category. We explore the intergenerational impacts of colonisation and the dysfunction it creates, inviting you to engage with our findings and share your thoughts.​

In our paper, we explore how everyday speech can perpetuate colonial trauma, using specific phrases as examples of clinically significant speech acts. We introduce the concept of Dimensional Autophagy as a way to metabolize these injuries, emphasizing the importance of understanding their intergenerational impact. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!​

In our paper, we propose a fresh perspective on colonisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, viewing it not just as a historical event but as an ongoing trauma that affects generations through biological, psychological, and relational pathways. We invite you to explore how this framing can deepen our understanding of its contemporary impacts.​

In our paper, we explore the Maramataka as the foundational temporal structure of Te Poutama Ora, a unique Māori wellness framework. We also introduce Te Ngāhau Kiri, a companion program designed to support deeper healing before participants embark on the nine-step wellness journey. We invite you to read more about this integration of traditional knowledge and contemporary wellness practices!​

We introduce the Tinana Autophagy framework, the final piece of the Te Poutama Ora model, which emphasizes the body's role as an archive of our experiences and identities. By integrating the physical, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions, we explore how fasting and somatic release can lead to holistic healing within a Māori wellness context. We invite you to read our paper and share your thoughts!​

We present the Hinengaro Autophagy framework, which emphasizes the importance of addressing relational, spiritual, and identity wounds before tackling mental and emotional patterns. By viewing these patterns as adaptive responses rather than pathologies, we introduce a fresh perspective on healing that integrates mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. We invite you to read our paper and share your thoughts!​

In our paper, we explore the concept of dimensional autophagy through the lens of seven symbolic deaths over four decades, revealing a profound process of transformation rather than mere loss. We invite you to consider how these experiences intertwine wairua and tuakiri, and how they resonate with both personal and broader cultural narratives. We welcome your thoughts and questions!​

We introduce the Tuakiri Autophagy framework, which emphasizes the importance of identity wellness as the foundation for healing in post-colonial Aotearoa New Zealand. Our exploration of identity wounding and the healing model offers insights into reclaiming self amidst the complexities of cultural performance and belonging. We invite you to read our paper and share your thoughts!​

We introduce the Wairua Autophagy framework, a novel approach within Te Poutama Ora that focuses on metabolising spiritual wounding and false beliefs. Our article explores the Whakapapa Dilemma and presents a four-phase healing model tailored to address spiritual blockages, inviting you to engage with these concepts and share your thoughts.​