🏠 Part 1: Understanding Te Whare Tapa Whā

Te Whare Tapa Whā is a Māori health model developed by Sir Mason Durie. It compares health to a four-sided house (whare) where each wall represents a different dimension of wellbeing. Like a house, if one wall is damaged or missing, the structure becomes unstable.

1. Match each dimension to its correct description by drawing lines:

Taha Tinana

Taha Hinengaro

Taha Whānau

Taha Wairua

Mental and emotional wellbeing

Physical health and body

Spiritual connection and purpose

Family and social relationships

2. Which statement best describes the Te Whare Tapa Whā model?

Physical health is the most important dimension

All four dimensions are equally important and interconnected

Mental health should be prioritised over other dimensions

The dimensions work independently of each other

3. Select all activities that would support Taha Tinana (physical health):

Regular exercise and movement

Eating nutritious kai (food)

Getting adequate sleep

Spending time on social media

Avoiding alcohol and drugs

🤔 Part 2: Personal Reflection and Application

4. Reflect on your current Taha Hinengaro (mental/emotional health). Describe two strategies you use or could use to maintain positive mental wellbeing:

5. How does Taha Whānau (family/social connections) influence your overall health? Give a specific example from your own experience:

6. Taha Wairua (spiritual health) can include connection to nature, cultural identity, personal values, or sense of purpose. What gives you a sense of spiritual wellbeing?