Compass

This workshop is an updated repeat of the training Mason delivered in Wellington in 2007 and is brought back in response to customer demand to hear more from Mason.

Compass Seminars is delighted to bring you the opportunity to spend a day with Sir Mason Durie who will discuss a range of topics relating to principles for working with Maori. Sir Mason speaks with a freshness, and clarity of understanding, if you have been fortunate enough to hear him speak before, you will know that this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Regardless of whether your professional focus is on prevention, promotion, treatment, education, rehabilitation, or development, well-being is ultimately dependent upon the dynamic interaction of people with each other and with the wider cultural, social, economic, political and physical environments within which our clients live. Sir Mason will unwrap how Maori well-being is the product of these combined forces, acting on the past and present experiences of the young people with whom we work.

Some of the key areas that will be discussed include:
- The foundations of Maori well-being and strategies for development.
- Maori Psychological approaches and how they differ from Western Models.
- The importance of Whanau and Whanau development to treatment and well being.
- The relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi to practice in Aotearoa.

Sir Mason will be speaking about issues that are relevant to all professionals working in health, welfare, education and community settings.

Sir Mason Durie is from Rangitane, Ngäti Kauwhata and Ngäti Raukawa.  He is a medical practitioner and specialist psychiatrist and currently holds the position of Professor of Mäori Research and Development at Massey University.  He has particular interests in health, education, indigenous advancement, mental health care and Maori development.  He has served on a number of Boards and Trusts, including the Families Commission, Secondary Futures, Te Papa Tongarewa, the Foundation for Research Science and Technology, the National Health Committee, the Mental Health Foundation, the Alcohol & Liquor Advisory Council, and the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Maori Mental Health.

We would recommend you register early as Mason's previous seminars have been fully subscribed.

"Great Seminar, very thought provoking. I learnt some excellent things to take away to apply to my work and my life. I loved Mason's sense of humour!"

Community Mental Health Nurse

"An excellent presentation. The awareness that I have gained of culturally specific values and their application in my work is precious indeed. Thankyou for opening wide the window of Maori Psychology which will be of great value in my work."

Psychology Lecturer

"Excellent Presentation. Very thorough and helped increase my awareness of  Maori and the Marae. Mason was so enlightening."

Counselling Student

"Thank you, thank you, thank you! It was a fantastic day. I am so chuffed to finally get to hear Mason in person. His expertise and knowledge in this area are amazing."

Employment Advisor

"I'm so glad I came to this workshop. Ive been to a lot of training on working with Maori clients, but this was by far the most useful. The concepts that Mason presented helped to tie all the scraps of knowledge that I have previously acquired together in a way that will assist me greatly in my work."

Social Worker