The use of Māori mythology in clinical settings: Training issues and needs

Cherrington, Lisa

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Cherrington, L. (2003). The use of Māori mythology in clinical settings: Training issues and needs. In Nikora, L.W., Levy, M., Masters, B., Waitoki, W., Te Awekotuku, N., and Etheredge, R.J.M. (Eds). (2003). The Proceedings of the National Māori Graduates of Psychology Symposium 2002: Making a difference. Proceedings of a symposium hosted by the Māori & Psychology Research Unit at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, 29-30 November 2002 (pp.117-120). Hamilton, New Zealand: Māori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato.

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Abstract

Within therapeutic settings, narrative

approaches are increasingly being used as a

way of creating new understandings and

new stories. This paper discusses the use of

purakau as a Māori focused intervention

when working with Māori tangata whaiora

(clients) and their whānau. This paper will

outline the rationale and relevance of using

purakau with Māori. However, the

emphasis is on the training provided to

clinicians in the use of purakau. An outline

of the training process is provided. In

doing so, issues regarding the use of these

taonga (treasures) in clinical psychology

will be raised. It will be argued that Māori

mythology must have a place in the kete of

Māori psychology.

Date

2003

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Conference Contribution

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Maori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato

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