Claiming Spaces: Proceedings of the 2007 National Maori and Pacific Psychologies Symposium

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This collection houses the individual papers from the following symposium:

Levy, M., Nikora, L.W., Masters-Awatere, B., Rua, M. & Waitoki, W. (Eds). (2008). Claiming Spaces: Proceedings of the 2007 National Maori and Pacific Psychologies Symposium 23rd-24th November 2007. Hamilton, New Zealand: Māori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato.

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ISBN: 978‐0‐473‐13577‐5

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Māori experiences of bipolar disorder: pathways to recovery
(Report, Te Pou o Te Whakaaro Nui, 2014) Waitoki, Waikaremoana; Nikora, Linda Waimarie; Harris, Parewahaika Erenora Te Korowhiti; Levy, Michelle Patricia
The findings of this research highlighted pathways into mental illness for Maori that could have been avoided earlier. The pathways to recovery however, showed the critical importance of maintaining connections with significant family members over the lifespan. Exposure to varying levels of childhood adversity, such as sexual and physical violence, parental mental illness, multiple and/or abusive foster care, and abandonment issues led to acute levels of post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, poor relationship choices, depression, anxiety and safety issues.
National Maori and Pacific psychologies symposium: Claiming spaces
(Journal Article, Maori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato, 2008) Levy, Michelle Patricia; Nikora, Linda Waimarie; Waitoki, Waikaremoana; Rua, Mohi; Masters-Awatere, Bridgette
In 2002 the Maori and Psychology Research Unit made a valuable contribution to the teaching and practice of psychology in Aotearoa via the two day Maori Graduates of Psychology Symposium: Making a Difference. Mid-way through 2006, our collective memories of the hard work in 2002 diminished, so much so that we once again considered hosting a similar event. Building on the foundations laid in 2002, the theme of the 2007 symposium was "Claiming Spaces", with our focus expanding to include peoples of the Pacific. This theme reflected that the time had come for Maori and Pacific Psychologies to move from the margins and claim legitimate space within psychology. It recognized that here in Aotearoa we have the potential to be pioneers in the development of psychologies relevant and applicable to Maori and Pacific peoples, and to better understand what science, culture and practice means when indigenous and cultural world views are prioritised. It was an inclusive theme, with the programme comprising presentations led by Maori and Pacific psychologists, graduates of psychology and psychology students. These presentations reflected on and made connections to the theme of "Claiming Spaces".
Claiming collective space: Kaupapa Maori in psychology
(Conference Contribution, Maori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato, 2008) Levy, Michelle Patricia; Amuketi, Tamati; Lane, Catherine
From its inception, the Psychology Department at the University of Waikato has had a focus on issues of culture, particularly those of relevance for Maori, with these early foundations laid by Emeritus Professor James Ritchie, who in 1965 took up the founding chair of the Department. These foundations have continued to be built on, utilising a variety of different strategies. Drawing on a research base which has emerged primarily from within the Maori and Psychology Research Unit at Waikato University, this paper explores strategies which have served to carve out and claim space for Maori, both within the department, and within the wider discipline of psychology.
Voicing the unspoken: Breaking through the barriers of mainstream institutionalized deafness to Pacific therapeutic practices
(Conference Contribution, Maori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato, 2008) ‘Ofa Makasiale, Cabrini; Patterson, Seilosa; Silipa, Nua; Tupou, Fia; Nelson, Margaret Agee; Culbertson, Philip
This paper explores the development of two significant crosscultural research projects in Pasifika psychology. Both projects were designed to speak into the “silent space” of unexplored Pasifika practices and needs in the field of mental health.
Opening address
(Conference Contribution, Maori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato, 2008) Levy, Michelle Patricia; Waitoki, Waikaremoana; Rua, Mohi; Masters-Awatere, Bridgette; Nikora, Linda Waimarie
In 2002, the Māori and Psychology Research Unit at the University of Waikato made a valuable contribution to the teaching and practice of psychology in Aotearoa, via the Māori Graduates of Psychology Symposium. The symposium in 2002, with its theme of “Making a Difference” was designed to: provide an opportunity for exposure to role models; bring together Māori graduates of psychology to network and share information; and through the publication and dissemination of the Symposium proceedings provide a resource for teaching and practice in psychology. With over 100 delegates and 30 presentations, the 2002 symposium was widely acknowledged as a success. It resulted in the compilation of proceedings which have become a valuable resource in psychology. While there have been informal gatherings and ongoing networking over the past five years, there have been no formal gatherings since that time. We at the Māori and Psychology Research Unit consider it timely in 2007, five years on, to convene another Symposium. Our conversations with Pacific psychologists and recognition of the ties which exist between us as Pacific nations, saw our focus expand to include Pacific psychologists and psychologies.

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