Hiki kakau! Navigating the waves--and the wash.

Abstract

Based on the author's perspectives and experiences since emigrating/immigrating to Aotearoa New Zealand 10 years ago, this article focuses on the place of tau iwi (new bones in this land) in the waka, which in this case and context represents the field, practice, and profession(s) of counselling and psychotherapy. Inspired by the five elements of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, that is, the preamble, the three written Articles, and the fourth, oral, Article/clause, this article considers five positions or processes as crucial for tau iwi in finding our place in the waka and in navigating the waves with regard to counselling and therapeutic practice in this country. It also considers some of the wash or backlash we may experience in the wake of decisions we make and positions we take, especially with regard to working with Māori colleagues and, more broadly, to te ao Māori. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)