Ki Te Ao Mārama: Understanding trauma-informed approaches and pathways to healing | Workshop 1

Join us for the first in a series of workshops run by Te Pou, Le Va, and Whāraurau.

These workshops are aimed at kaimahi, leaders, and educators across the mental health and addictions sector.

Workshop 1 consists of two sessions that introduce the foundations of trauma-informed practice in Aotearoa | New Zealand:

Session one: Understanding the essentials of a trauma-informed approach in Aotearoa | New Zealand

Presented by Trish Gledhill (Te Pou) and Wendy Kelly (Whāraurau) this session aims to build your understanding of trauma, culturally responsive trauma-informed approaches, and why these matter. You will be introduced to practical strategies that reflect the idea that what you do every day can make a difference.

Session two: Understanding trauma-informed approaches from a Māori perspective

Presented by Stacey Porter (Whāraurau) and Hine Moeke-Murray (Te Kupenga Net Trust), this session explores trauma-informed, therapeutic practices from a Māori perspective. It focuses on safe and culturally grounded ways to engage with young Māori affected by trauma, as well as recognising bias and creating therapeutic spaces where whānau feel safe, seen, protected, and affirmed.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the relevance of trauma within the Aotearoa | New Zealand health and wellbeing context
• Identify the core aspects of a culturally responsive, trauma informed approach, including why such an approach is essential to your mahi
• Recognise how everyday interactions, decisions, and practices contribute to trauma-informed care, and understand how these can be applied in your own role
• Describe key principles of trauma-informed practices from a Māori perspective
• Reflect on personal, professional, and lived-experience bias
• Identify practical strategies to create and hold holistic, safe spaces for whānau
• Initiate safe, healing-centred conversations with young Māori and whānau

Trauma resources

Trauma informed approaches | Te Pou

Note: Registrations for this event are managed by Whāraurau. By selecting 'Register Now', you will be redirected to the Whāraurau website where you will be able to register for the workshop.