Te Mana Hononga: The power of connection

Te Mana Hononga: The power of connection draws on the Six Core Strategies to Reduce Seclusion and Restraint Use© by Kevin Huckshorn and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. This framework builds on the work Te Pou started in 2013 to support the use of the Six Core Strategies© in Aotearoa.

The framework is made up of six rautaki (strategies) and supports healthcare kaimahi across Aotearoa to provide mana-enhancing, culturally grounded, and least restrictive care. It draws on longstanding Māori and Pasifika knowledge systems and the lived experiences of tāngata whai ora, whānau, and kaimahi. The aim is to protect dignity, uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and promote safety, wellbeing, and connection in every interaction.