Whare Tapa Wha Hauora - the Key Concept of Well Being

Well-being is the key theme running through our Inquiry unit this term.  

The class all looked at Mason Durie's' concept of  Whare Tapa Wha or Hauora.  

They then thought about the ways that Hauora related to their lives. Their task was to create a static image using a tree to show their understanding of the four concepts of Hauora.

Whare Tapa Wha

This health model was developed by Prof Mason Durie. This Maori philosophy towards health is based on a wellness or holistic health model. Seeing health as a four-sided concept representing four basic beliefs of life:

Te Taha Hinengaro (psychological health),

Te Taha Wairua (spiritual health),

Te Taha Tinana (physical health),

Te Taha Whanau (family health).

The Whare Tapa Wha model can be applied to any health issue affecting Maori from physical to psychological well-being. 

It can be applied to well-being for all.

https://www.r2r.org.nz/maori-health/whare-tapa-wha.html