Strengthening Functional Recovery Using a Te Ao Maori Framework
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Danggalaba (Saltwater crocodile)
| Tuesday, October 31, 2023 |
| 2:25 PM - 2:45 PM |
Overview
Sheridan Mcisaac, Early Intervention In Psychosis Service - Palmerston North
Speaker
Miss Sheridan Mcisaac
Clinical Lead Eis Registered Nurse
Early Intervention In Psychosis Service Palmerston North
Strengthening Functional Recovery Using a Te Ao Maori Framework
Abstract
Oral Presentation under the theme of Successful indigenous wellness initiatives and projects which deliver long term success.
Key learnings
1. Through Whakawhanaungatanga time is taken to get to know each other and to foster meaningful relationships. Young people need to find space and a place to belong.
2. Through manaakitanga or kindness and respect, young people can feel safe and cared about and use this experience to build new relationships they value.
3. Through wananga, young people can share their knowledge, strategies and skills to build a peer network of healing and wellness.
This presentation is about projects that have been developed at our Early Intervention in Psychosis service for rangatahi accessing the service Te Kete and Amokura. These projects embrace the Māori Health Model authored by Sir Mason Durie, Te Whare Tapa Wha. Te Kete foundation is based upon Māori Narrative Tane’s Basket of knowledge. rangatahi were invited to participate in planning, preparation, cooking and sharing kai. This is an opportunity to learn new skills. Amokura is a youth focused project to look at increasing physical activity of rangatahi accessing the service offering interventions such as boxing, yoga and partnering with community agencies to increase functional and social activity. These groups have a focus on functional and social recovery and provides a safe space for rangatahi to build skills, relationships, confidence and knowledge in their recovery from psychosis. We present our learnings of from these projects and the impact it has had on the rangatahi accessing the service.
Key learnings
1. Through Whakawhanaungatanga time is taken to get to know each other and to foster meaningful relationships. Young people need to find space and a place to belong.
2. Through manaakitanga or kindness and respect, young people can feel safe and cared about and use this experience to build new relationships they value.
3. Through wananga, young people can share their knowledge, strategies and skills to build a peer network of healing and wellness.
This presentation is about projects that have been developed at our Early Intervention in Psychosis service for rangatahi accessing the service Te Kete and Amokura. These projects embrace the Māori Health Model authored by Sir Mason Durie, Te Whare Tapa Wha. Te Kete foundation is based upon Māori Narrative Tane’s Basket of knowledge. rangatahi were invited to participate in planning, preparation, cooking and sharing kai. This is an opportunity to learn new skills. Amokura is a youth focused project to look at increasing physical activity of rangatahi accessing the service offering interventions such as boxing, yoga and partnering with community agencies to increase functional and social activity. These groups have a focus on functional and social recovery and provides a safe space for rangatahi to build skills, relationships, confidence and knowledge in their recovery from psychosis. We present our learnings of from these projects and the impact it has had on the rangatahi accessing the service.
Biography
Kia ora Koutou,
Ko Sheridan McIsaac Toku Ingoa
Ko Ngati Kahungunu toku iwi
Ko Tararua nga pae Maunga
Ko Mangatainoka Toku Awa
Ko Akito te Moana
Ko Eli Maniapoto toku tama
Ko Jacob Maniapoto taku tane
Ko tahi toku kuri
Ko Lola toku ngeru
He Hauora Hinengaro Nehi ahau, Ko ahau hoki tetahi o nga Kaiwhakahaere o Te Uru Rahui
No Pahiatua Ahau, E noho ana ahau ki Kawakawa
Kia ora Koutou, My Name is Sheridan McIsaac I am a Registered Nurse, Clinical Lead and Duly Authorised officer at Early Intervention in Psychosis Service Palmerston North Hospital working for Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral area in New Zealand. I have been in this role since 2022. Previous background working as an Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Nurse. I am a current executive member of the New Zealand Early Intervention in Psychosis Society. I am enthusiastic about working alongside youth and their Whanau to make sense of their experience and master the tools of recovery and passionate about improving outcomes for Maori and reducing barriers and access to service.
