New Zealand Maori Stories and Symbols: Family Value Lessons for Western Counsellors |
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| Authors: | Michael O'Connor Angus Macfarlane |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Counselling and School Psychology, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington USA, 98122;(2) Department of Human Development and Counselling, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | Maori stories and symbols offer Westerns counselors a rich heritageof wisdom. This article provides a summary of key Maori mythologyand worldview highlighting the profound significance of sacredgeography—manifested in the marae (meeting ground) andthe wharenui (meeting house)—and family (whenau) imbedded in genealogy (whakapa). The authors then considerrelated significance for contemporary Maori, offer questions andapplications for western counsellors, and acknowledge essentialconsultation from a Maori staff advisor (te kaiurungi). |
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