Published Articles

We introduce Taha Auaha, a vital aspect of the Te Poutama o te Ora framework, emphasizing that creative expression is essential for healing, especially for those affected by intergenerational trauma. Our exploration highlights how creativity can facilitate wellness and offers practical insights for integrating it into healing programs. We invite you to read our paper and share your thoughts!​

In our article, we introduce the Whakapapa of a Wound series, exploring how the Te Poutama o te Ora framework reveals the intergenerational impacts of early relational wounding. We examine the protective cultural practices that existed before these wounds, highlighting their scientific relevance and the need to restore this framework in the face of colonization. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!​

We're introducing the foundational framework for "The Whakapapa of a Wound," which explores the intergenerational transmission of early relational wounding through the lens of the Te Poutama o te Ora framework. This paper sets the stage for a deeper understanding of wellness in a Māori context, and we invite you to read it and share your thoughts!​

This article continues the story of Mere and how lived experiences show how trauma continues to be transmitted across generations to where these are past onto children - The Children of the Wound. Children who ask "Why am I not with my Mum and Dad". Supported by research from Oranga Tamariki where Māori are over-represented in the care system with some children being from parents who were also in the care system. Despite this there is hope...just as trauma can be passed on...so can healing. 

In our latest article, we explore how early attachment injuries can shape adult relationships through the lens of trauma bonding and neurobiological learning. We also introduce Kaupapa Māori concepts as a healing framework, inviting you to consider the profound impact of emotional neglect and parentification across generations. We welcome your thoughts and questions!​

In our paper, we examine how early experiences of emotional neglect and sibling inequity can lead to significant mental health challenges in adulthood, using a case study to illustrate these concepts. We also introduce Te Poutama o te Ora, a Māori wellness framework, to provide a culturally relevant approach to understanding and healing these intergenerational wounds. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!​

In our paper, we explore anxiety disorders through the lens of the Te Poutama o te Ora framework, framing chronic feelings of inadequacy as a "weed" rooted in early relational experiences. By integrating Māori concepts like whakapapa and Maramataka, we offer culturally relevant pathways for addressing anxiety at its source, rather than just managing symptoms. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!​

In our paper, we introduce the 'whakapapa of desire' as a critical self-inquiry tool within the Te Poutama o te Ora wellness framework. By examining how our desires are influenced by external forces, we aim to empower wellness educators and practitioners to help individuals reclaim their self-determination. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!

In our paper, we explore the often-overlooked distinction between wants and needs in wellness studies, using the Te Poutama o te Ora framework to highlight the importance of relational, cultural, and spiritual dimensions. We argue that understanding genuine needs is not just a personal skill but a decolonial act, offering insights for practitioners in culturally responsive wellness work. We invite you to read our findings and share your thoughts!