Abuse Counselling Services has a network of Maori therapists in Hawkes Bay (Te Aratika), Manawatu, and Dunedin.
Te Aratika, Hawkes Bay
The vision of Te Aratika aims to provide an accessible, appropriate, integrated, tikanga Maori based therapeutic service to underserved Maori, Pacific Island & Quintile 5 populations within Napier, Hastings, Flaxmere & Havelock North.
The values that uphold this vision encompass the cultural constructs of te ao Maori conducive to toiora or wellbeing – whakapapa, tikanga, mana, tapu / noa, mauri, wairua, manaakitanga, aroha, whakamarama / kahupo – these imperatives maintain the balance of both the collective & the individual in mind, body, spirit & whanau; whilst recognising the wide diversity of whanau represented within Maori & Pacific Island communities.
We strive to provide a well-balanced integrative approach that addresses cross-sectorial inequities for Maori &Pacific Island peoples, & acknowledge cultural diversity as crucial to achieving positive health outcomes.
Why would Maori feel at home with our service?
Te Aratika kaupapa is embedded in a tikanga Maori framework & ethos that empowers all clients. We strive to provide a well-balanced integrative approach that addresses cross-sectorial inequities for Maori & Pacific Island peoples, & acknowledge cultural diversity as crucial to achieving positive health outcomes. Our practice guidelines embrace a holistic view of ‘Tangata Whaiora’ founded on the Te Wheke model. Key features considered important to our service delivery are: