Together, We Rise
Weaving indigenous wisdom with Havening for Intergenerational Transformation
Kamaia Pere
“Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua”
I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past.
Whakapapa: Geneology
to create a base or foundation, to place in layers
Foundations of Identity
Interconnectedness of Natural World & Spirit
Past: known and informs the present
Whanaungatanga: building relationships
Whakapapa of my story.
Whakapapa
Intergenerational Trauma
The phenomenon where the experiences of past generations can influence the behaviour, emotions, and well-being of future generations.
Holocaust survivors, FKBP5 gene - stress related gene linking to PTSD and depression also seen in children.
(Yeduha et al., 2016)
Adapted from Steven Porges Polyvagal Theory & Deb Dana Autonomic Ladder
With Havening…
We have the ability to clear our lineage/ lines forward and back.
Purakau
Maori Creation Story
We all come with whakapapa and have different aspects inside ourselves.
Whiro
keep the status quo - sickness - disease - thrives in darkness
society
actions
We all come with whakapapa and have different aspects inside ourselves.
Hīnātore
phoshorous glow - light - potential
society
actions
Tihei-Wā mauri Ora
adapted from Teina Piripi & Vivienne Body
Hey… Have You Heard of Havening?
Lao Tzu
Releasing trauma is the process to get us to embodying Te Ao Marama.
Born to shine, to find our innate gifts/ superpowers, and work doing the things that energise us.
“When I let go of what I am I become what I might be.”
Whanau “tribe”
connection, community, family & support
“Evolution Buddy”
Megan Craven & Kamaia Pere
Find Your Havening
Have a play
Three Questions to find our joy…
What do I most love to do - so much I can do it for long periods without getting bored?
What work do I do that doesn’t seem like work
In my work what produces the highest amount of abundance and satisfaction?
Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap
Before we begin
Be curious
It’s okay not to know
Self-Havening or Facilitated
5 Minutes then Swap (10 minutes total)
Trainers buddy with new to havening
Have a play
Three Questions to find our joy…
What do I most love to do - so much I can do it for long periods without getting bored?
What work do I do that doesn’t seem like work
In my work what produces the highest amount of abundance and satisfaction?
Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap
Our Mission:
Find our superpowers & share our gifts to the world.
Release anything that’s in the way (trauma, limiting beliefs)
Any Questions or Curiousities?
The Hero’s Journey: transitioning ourselves into Te Ao Marama
Who we really are
Who we are worried we are
What energises and brings me joy?
Maria Nemeth
Who we pretend to be

