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Tikanga Series #6 – Whaikōrero

Join Danette Abraham-Tiatia and Tane Keepa as they carry on the conversation begun in previous workshops about the pōwhiri process. This workshop will focus on the Whaikōrero.

Tikanga Series #5 – Pōwhiri Process – Waharoa/Karanga

This training session will continue on the discussion of the pōwhiri process with a particular focus on Waharoa/Karanga with connections made to working with youth

Tikanga Series #4 – Pōwhiri Process – Wero

This training session will introduce the pōwhiri process. We start at the beginning of the pōwhiri journey by focussing on the wero (challenge) including: What do we need to think about before entering into a relationship with tangata whenua, hapū and Māori? When we are standing outside the gate, what do we need to consider? […]

Tikanga Series #3 – Treaty o Waitangi #2

The main focus of this training will continue discussion from last week on the Treaty of Waitangi and will cover: – Why a Treaty in Aotearoa? What did the treaty say? Historical contex. Relevance for youth work practice.

Tikanga Series #2 – Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Introduction to and discussion of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi

Tikanga Series #1 – Ko Wai Au?

This is the first in a series of weekly trainings focussed around understanding tīkanga. The series will look at the pōwhiri process and how knowing and understanding the different elements can help us both in our practice and in our lives. This first training will unpack the importance of knowing who you are.

Experienced Youth Work Supervision Kōrero

This workshop is intended to further develop skills of experienced youth work supervisors. This workshop includes sharing real practical experiences for the purposes of deepening learning in supervision. We explore creative supervision agreements, common ethical issues, and whatever else you would find useful!

Making the Most of Supervision

This workshop is intended for youth workers who know engaging in supervision is important, and want to find out how to get the best out of it. In this workshop, we blend supervision theory with real practical experiences. The outline of the session includes: ·Defining supervision… What is it? o Why have it? What should […]

Considerations for Professional Supervisors

This workshop is intended to develop skills of experienced youth workers who are considering (or already) supervising other youth workers. We’ll explore the application of specific supervision skills: Roles and functions of in supervision Skill development ​Guiding reflective conversation Questioning techniques Skills for balancing support and challenge Reflection and future development

Responding to Disclosures in Youth Work

Youth workers often claim a very important position within young people’s lives. It may be that they are one of the only trusted adults in their world and that young person is experiencing inner turmoil which they need help with. Youth workers often will find themselves hearing the intimate knowledge of a young person’s life […]

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