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Cultural Blog - Te Whare Tapa Whā (Wellbeing Plan)
About
Te Whare Tapa Whā is a model of the 4 dimensions of wellbeing developed by Tā Mason Durie in 1984 to provide a Māori perspective on health.
The 4 dimensions are:
- Taha Tinana (Physical Wellbeing)
- Taha Hinengaro (Mental Wellbeing)
- Taha Wairua (Sprititual Wellbeing)
- Taha Whānau (Family Wellbeing)
With 4 walls, the wharenui is a symbol of these 4 dimensions. The wharenui has connections to the whenua (land, sea, natural world) which forms the foundations for the four dimensions.
My Well Being Plan
| Wall | Activities |
|---|---|
| Taha Tinana (Physical Wellbeing) | Going swimming early in the morning. |
| Taha Whānau (Family Wellbeing) | Doing the grocery and buying dinner for my family. |
| Taha Hinengaro (Emotional and Mental Wellbeing) | Going to Toastmasters meeting every fornight and interacting with club members. |
| Taha Wairua (Spiritual Wellbeing) | Attending the mass every Sunday and praying. Sometimes reading the bible before bed. |
| Whenua (Interconnections to the land and environment) | Going on a nature walk at the Botanical Gardens every once in a week. |