Reflections and projections in Māori/ Tau Iwi relationships

Faye Danvers; Tania Robin

doi:10.9791/ajpanz.2000.09

Faye Danvers
Tania Robin

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9791/ajpanz.2000.09

Abstract

This paper seeks to promote thought and discussion around the question "What do psychotherapists of Tau Iwi need to uncover in themselves to meet as fully as possible the needs of Māori clients?" Drawing on shadow theory, research and statistics from within Aotearoa, and their own experience as psychotherapist and educator, the writers explore the implications of this question as it confronts us in our clinical work.

Author Biographies

Faye Danvers

As recorded in 2000.

Fay Danvers currently works as a psychotherapist in private practice. She has been in the mental health field for 14 years, and prior to embarking on psychotherapy training was a primary teacher majoring in music and drama. She is also the mother of four delicious children and passionate about the movement and form within sculpture.

Tania Robin

As recorded in 2000.

Tania Robin is Kahungunu/Tau Iwi and at present working as an itinerant Te Reo Māori teacher. In the past she has, amongst other jobs, worked in the media in Aotearoa New Zealand, in business in Japan, and with clients diagnosed as HIV positive in the United States. She is also an accomplished musician and actor.