In our Health class we have been learning about Fonofale and Te Whare Tapa Wha and the differences between the two. The first model is Te Whare Tapa Wha there are four pou in this model and they each have a side that represents you in different ways. Firstly we have Taha Tinana which stands for your physical side, Taha Wairua which represents your spiritual well-being, Taha Hinengaro is your mental and emotional well-being and lastly Taha whanau which is the social dimension.
The other model is Fonofale has four pillars, They are being spiritual, physical, mental and other. ( other stands for your sexual/sexuality age and socio-economic ). This model is specifically for Pacific islanders but it can also relate to others.
There are some similarities between the two models. One of them being the fact that there are four pou/pillars that are different but share similar meanings. Another similar thing between the two models is that they are both meant to help people with their, physical well-being, spiritual, emotional mental, family and social health.
The differences between these two models are that there are different tikanga/traditions within the models and cultures.
This is an image I made on Google image implying my digital skills.
