Te Wheke Flashcards
(11 cards)
What does Te Wheke represent?
A holistic health model developed by Dr Rangimarie Rose Pere
How many tentacles does the Te Wheke model have?
Eight tentacles
What does each tentacle of Te Wheke represent?
A dimension of wellbeing
What does the head of the octopus symbolize in Te Wheke?
The individual or family
What do the suckers on each tentacle represent?
The many facets that exist within each dimension
What is emphasized by the Te Wheke model?
The interdependence of all facets of life and collective identity
How do the tentacles of the octopus move?
They move out in an infinite direction for sustenance
True or False: The tentacles of Te Wheke can be intertwined.
True
Fill in the blank: The dimensions need to be understood in relation to each other and within the context of the _______.
whole
What is the name of the Maori tohuna spiritual assessment related to Te Wheke?
Rangimarie Turuki Arikirangi Rose Pere
What year was the Maori tohuna spiritual assessment published?
2018
