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Te Whare Tapa Whā Four Walls of Wellbeing Exercise

Te Whare Tapa Whā Four Walls of Wellbeing Exercise

Boost wellbeing awareness with the Te Whare Tapā Wha Four Walls of Wellbeing Exercise from Komodo Wellbeing! Created by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie, the Te Whare Tapa Whā model conceptualises wellbeing as a holistic experience supported by multiple areas of life in this case represented by the pillars of a house. This exercise uses this model to break down wellbeing into 5 categories and encourages students to consider each category, when thinking about their overall wellbeing. This activity can be used by students of all ages.

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Frequently asked questions

Te Whare Tapa Whā considers the physical, social, cultural and emotional aspects that serve as the foundation to our wellbeing - just as the walls and the land serve as the foundation to a house. The model recognises that we are at our best when all the components are strengthened. If all our wellbeing pillars are nurtured we feel well and balanced, but when one is compromised, all aspects feel weakened. The model allows students to break down each wellbeing aspect, and consider which areas they feel are strong, and which areas need strengthening, in order to build up ones overall wellbeing.
Students of all ages can benefit from this worksheet. It's a bicultural exercise that enhances students' multicultural understanding. The worksheet helps students identify their strengths in different areas of wellbeing and recognize aspects that may need more support. It can be used up to once per term or semester, providing a consistent way for students to track their wellbeing and assess changes over time. There's no time limit for completing this activity.
This activity can be completed during class time, or at home. This activity can be kept by the student and taken home or given to the teacher. It may be helpful for students to share this with a teacher or caregiver, who may be able to help the student strengthen an area of wellbeing.

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