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Confidence builder offers you activities for each of the dimensions of the health of Te Whare Tapa Whā:

  • Taha Wairua is the spiritual health of the person. It is the awareness of the person of who they are and their identity. The strength of the personal identity comes from the power of beliefs and values. This section focuses on the beliefs and values influenced by culture, family, religion, and life experiences.

  • Taha Hinengaro is the mental and emotional health of thoughts and feelings. It is the ability to communicate, think and feel essential parts of the body and soul. This section encourages continuous learning of knowledge, skills, and abilities to promote the connection of the body and mind.

  • Taha Whānau is about people you belong to, care about, and share aroha with. These people can be your family and whanau, friends, and the wider community.  This section builds confidence and resilience by connecting people through talking and listening to others, being with people you care about, and giving time to the community.

  • Tana Tinana is the physical health of the body. A healthy body is a strong body that can take on a physical challenge. A body nourished with healthy food is protected from poisonous substances like alcohol or drugs. The activities in this section promote a connection with a physical body.  Learn to listen to your body, recognise your body needs, and respond to these needs.

  • Whenua is people's connection to their land and their roots. All other dimensions of health rise from whenua, showing that nature is the source of life. Closeness to the land and the natural environment enhances health and wellbeing. This section focuses on connecting to nature.

We also created Quick Picks for people who are not sure what dimension of health is a priority at the moment or find it hard to make a choice. 'Quick picks' is a library of activities that can be used for quick, on the go pick-me-up.

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