Historical trauma, healing and well-being in Māori communities

Wirihana, Rebecca

Historical trauma, healing and well-being in Māori communities Rebecca Wirihana & Cherryl Smith - Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga 2014 - MAI Journal .

MAI Journal, 2014, 3(3): 197-210

The high rates of indigenous peoples exposed to traumatic experiences are exacerbated by the effects of historical trauma passed from generation to generation. Research exploring the individual and collective impact of this phenomenon is growing internationally. Yet little is known about Mäori practices that facilitate healing from historical trauma. This article aims to analyse the affects of this trauma on Mäori by exploring them in the context of the growing body of international historical trauma research. It then discusses how Mäori defined well-being traditionally, and outlines the methods used to promote healing from trauma. To summarise, it demonstrates how these methods are being widely used to facilitate healing and discusses how their application across health services will enhance Mäori well-being." (Authors' abstract). Record #4985


INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
HISTORICAL TRAUMA
MĀORI
TRAUMA
WELLBEING
HAUORA TINANA
IWI TAKETAKE
PĀMAMAE HEKE IHO
RANGAHAU MĀORI
RONGOĀ


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