Pacific identities and well-being : cross-cultural perspectives / edited by Margaret Agee, Tracey McIntosh, Philip Culbertson, and Cabrini 'Ofa Makasiale.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Agee, Margaret, editor.

McIntosh, Tracey, editor.

Culbertson, Philip Leroy, 1944- editor.

'Ofa Makasiale, Cabrini, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pacific Islanders--New Zealand--Mental health.

Pacific Islanders.

Pacific Islanders--New Zealand--Ethnic identity.

Cross-cultural counseling.

Psychotherapy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (331 p.)

Place of Publication:

New Zealand : Otago University Press, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Filling a significant gap in the crosscultural and cross-disciplinary literature within the field of Pasifika (Polynesian) and Maori identities and mental health, this volume focuses on bridging mental health-related research and practice within the indigenous communities of the South Pacific. Much of the content reflects differences from and relationships with the dominant Western theories and practices so often unsuccessfully applied with these groups. The contributors represent experienced researchers and practitioners and address topics such as research examining traditional and emerging Pasifika identities; contemporary research and practice in working with Pasifika youth and adolescents; culturally appropriate approaches for working with Pasifika adults;and practices in supervision that have been developed by Maori and Pasifika practitioners. Chapters include practice scenarios, research reports, analyses of topical issues, and discussions about the appropriateness of applying Western theory in other cultural contexts. As Pasifika cultures are still primarily oral cultures, the works of several leading Maori and Pasifika poets that give voice tothe changing identities and contemporary challenges within Pacific communities are also included.

Contents:

Front Cover; Title Page; Half Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; About the editors; About the contributors; Introduction; Part I Identity; Checklist, A poem by Selina Tusitala Marsh; Battle Plan 1, A poem by Selina Tusitala Marsh; Sagasaga (Job's Tears), A poem by Serie Barford; Chapter 1 Adolescent racial-ethnic identity: Behaviours, perceptions and challenges in urban multi-ethnic school contexts: Melinda Webber; Chapter 2 Not another New Zealand-born identity crisis: Well-being and the politics of belonging: Karlo Mila-Schaaf

Chapter 3 Sowing the seeds: Parents' and grandparents' influences in the identity development of 'Afakasi young people: Margaret Nelson Agee and Philip CulbertsonChapter 4 This lazy native's quitting the daytime job. Going home to the village. Yeah right.: Teena Brown Pulu; Part II Therapeutic Practice; Let Go, A poem by Tracey Tawhiao; The Sun Loves, A poem by Tracey Tawhiao; Chapter 5 Tihei-wa Mauri Ora: Te Tipuranga: Teina Piripi and Vivienne Bo dy; Chapter 6 The Meaalofa therapeutic approach in counselling with Pacific clients: Byron Malaela Sot iata Seiuli

Chapter 7 Respect, solidarity and resilience in Pacific world views: A counselling perspective: Melenaite TaumoefolauChapter 8 On values and spirituality in trauma counselling: Sarah Va'afusuaga McRobie and Cabrini 'Ofa Makasiale; Chapter 9 Cultural counselling: Beyond method and modality: A. Roy Bowden; Part III Death and Dying; Grief of a Pebble, A poem by Selina Tusitala Marsh; When a Mother Dies, A poem by Selina Tusitala Marsh; The Day Amy Died (24/7/11), A poem by Selina Tusitala Marsh; Chapter 10 Death roots: Musings of a Pacific Island native: Jione Havea

Chapter 11 Tangihanga: The ultimate form of Maori cultural expression - An overview of a research programme: Linda Waimarie Nikora and Ngahuia Te AwekotukuChapter 12 A Tangi for an Ariki: Mourning through print media reporting: Linda Waimarie Nikora, Karyn McRae, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku and Darrin Hodgetts; Chapter 13 Manaakitanga: Ethical research with Maori who are dying: Tess Moeke-Maxwell, with Linda Waimarie Nikora and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku; Part IV Reflexive Practice; Niu Sila Skin, A poem by Selina Tusitala Marsh; Culture Shock, A poem by Serie Barford

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 13, 2016).

ISBN:

1-927322-45-6

1-927322-09-X