Te Whare Tapa Whā Flashcards
(15 cards)
What does Te Whare Tapa Whā represent?
A wharenui (meeting house) with four walls: Taha Wairua, Taha Hinengaro, Taha Tinana, Taha Whānau
Te Whare Tapa Whā is a model of health developed by Sir Mason Durie in 1984.
What is Taha Wairua?
Spiritual health
It relates to the capacity for faith and wider communication.
What is Taha Hinengaro?
Mental/emotional health (psychological)
It encompasses the capacity to communicate, think, and feel.
What is Taha Tinana?
Physical health
It refers to the capacity for physical growth and development.
What is Taha Whānau?
Family/social health
It highlights the capacity to belong, care, and share within social systems.
What does Whenua represent in the Te Whare Tapa Whā model?
Land, forming the foundation
Whenua is essential for identity and well-being for Māori.
How does connection to the land and nature affect well-being?
It has been shown to improve mental and physical well-being
Engaging with nature can enhance overall health.
What does Taha Hinengaro emphasize about the mind and body?
Mind and body are inseparable
Thoughts, feelings, and emotions are integral components of health.
What is the role of Taha Tinana in overall health?
Supports essence and shelters from the external environment
It cannot be separated from mind, spirit, and family aspects.
What does Taha Whānau link individuals to?
Ancestors and wider social systems
Understanding family dynamics is crucial to Māori health issues.
What is Taha Wairua’s focus in health analysis?
The spiritual essence or life force
It determines individual and collective identity.
Fill in the blank: Taha Wairua relates to _____ health.
spiritual
Fill in the blank: Taha Hinengaro relates to _____ health.
mental/emotional
Fill in the blank: Taha Tinana relates to _____ health.
physical
Fill in the blank: Taha Whānau relates to _____ health.
family/social
