Why do we use Te Whare Tapa Whā?
Why Te Whare Tapa Whā ?
Te Whare Tapa Wha is a holistic model of health and well-being that was developed by Maori psychiatrist Sir Mason Durie. It is based on the concept that there are four parts of health: taha wairua (spiritual health), taha hinengaro (mental health), taha tinana (physical health), and taha whanau (family health).
The model suggests that in order to achieve overall well-being, all four parts must be in balance and working together. If one part is neglected or compromised, it can affect the other dimensions and lead to health problems.
Te Whare Tapa Wha is used by lots of organisations promote a more holistic approach to health and well-being. For Maori it reflects Maori views of health and emphasizes the importance of cultural identity and connection to the community.
Overall, Te Whare Tapa Wha is a valuable tool for promoting a more comprehensive understanding of health and well-being and can be used to support people, whanau and communities. In our process we use it due to the focus being on the whole person.
How can this help me?
A holistic approach emphasises the importance of preventative care and self-care. By addressing all aspects of a person's life, including their employment, spiritual, environment, relationships, and lifestyle habits, then there is greater success and fulfilment for that person and their wider community. One main aspect of this we focus on is work/life balance.
How can Work Opportunities help me with maintaining work/life balance?
Work-life balance is the balance between your professional and personal life. Having a proper work-life balance can have a big impact on your well being and work productivity, job satisfaction and life satisfaction.
Ways that we can help include:
Time management and learning how to prioritise.
Assisting to find leisure activities that you are interested in.
Making sure that you are getting the correct support from other agencies i.e. Working For Families
Having you attend some of programs we offer such as fatigue management.
These challenges may seem scary or too hard to deal with but they are not. We are here to support you with any issues that may arise. You will be getting assistance on an off the job to remain successfully employed. Supported employment means ongoing support.
How work/life balance can be achieved
Make a to-do list. This lets you prioritise tasks according to their importance and urgency. This will help you to avoid getting overwhelmed.
Make and keep boundaries: Have clear boundaries between your work and personal life. For example, not checking emails or phones outside of work hours.
Breaks: Take your regular breaks throughout the day to help reduce stress and prevent burnout. Working through morning tea, lunch or afternoon is not going to help prevent stress or burn out.
Be organised: By using a calendar or an app you can organise your time and remember what you need to do when.
Saying no: Your well-being is important. Saying no is ok because you don’t have to do things that impact on your work/life balance.
Connection with family and friends: To prevent isolation and to also have some fun stay in contact with whanau, family and friends.
