The significance of history
Mason Durie highlights that in order to achieve wellness for Māori they need to establish connections and identity, with their land, language, whanau, hapu, iwi, culture and spirit (Manna, 2002). These connections are shaped by intertwined cultures, the past, the present and a predicted future (McNeill, 2009).
How social workers approach social issues in contemporary times, is prominently founded on the past, and knowing and reflecting on our history can be influential in shaping the future (Graseck, 2008). Furthermore, acknowledging and understanding our histories is essential in social work practice, as our histories frame who we are, explains where we have come from and who we belong to, how we develop, interrelate …show more content…
Reestablishing these narratives and connections in social work practice can be viewed as a form of decolonisation and decrease anti-discriminatory and oppressive practice (Lee, 2009). Narratives are a way of telling others about who we are and where we come from, which is essential in connectedness and establishing self-esteem in clients. Archibald (1997) argues, that indigenous people should be provided with avenues, which helps them to express their stories in their own way as this helps to develop culturally based conversations and approaches, and moves away from westernised perspectives, which can lead to more culturally responsive methods and practice (Lee, …show more content…
When all these dimension are in balance it increases a person strength and stability. There are a small number of Māori models that can be utilised in social work practice, these include, Mason Duries Te Whare Tapa Whā and Te Pae Mahutonga, Rose Peres Te Wheke, and Emma Webber-Dreadons Awhiowhio. All these models encompass in one form or another four core concepts of wairuatanga, whakapapa, tikana/kawa and mana. According to Ruwhiu (2009) these four concepts are essential in establishing wellbeing for
Mason Durie highlights that in order to achieve wellness for Māori they need to establish connections and identity, with their land, language, whanau, hapu, iwi, culture and spirit (Manna, 2002). These connections are shaped by intertwined cultures, the past, the present and a predicted future (McNeill, 2009).
How social workers approach social issues in contemporary times, is prominently founded on the past, and knowing and reflecting on our history can be influential in shaping the future (Graseck, 2008). Furthermore, acknowledging and understanding our histories is essential in social work practice, as our histories frame who we are, explains where we have come from and who we belong to, how we develop, interrelate …show more content…
Reestablishing these narratives and connections in social work practice can be viewed as a form of decolonisation and decrease anti-discriminatory and oppressive practice (Lee, 2009). Narratives are a way of telling others about who we are and where we come from, which is essential in connectedness and establishing self-esteem in clients. Archibald (1997) argues, that indigenous people should be provided with avenues, which helps them to express their stories in their own way as this helps to develop culturally based conversations and approaches, and moves away from westernised perspectives, which can lead to more culturally responsive methods and practice (Lee, …show more content…
When all these dimension are in balance it increases a person strength and stability. There are a small number of Māori models that can be utilised in social work practice, these include, Mason Duries Te Whare Tapa Whā and Te Pae Mahutonga, Rose Peres Te Wheke, and Emma Webber-Dreadons Awhiowhio. All these models encompass in one form or another four core concepts of wairuatanga, whakapapa, tikana/kawa and mana. According to Ruwhiu (2009) these four concepts are essential in establishing wellbeing for