Thursday, October 29, 2015

Want to work with Samoan families but dont know how?

Tautua Faatamalii (Servanthood with Absolute Integrity) 

An innovative cultural theory and practice framework model

Developed by the Apulu Aiga/Family/Melvin Apulu Jnr: Founded on FaaSamoa/Samoan cultural principlesTautua Faatamalii is the Solution to engaging with Samoan aiga.

Tautua Faatamalii is defined as Servant hood with Absolute Integrity Tautua (Servant hood or service) and Faatamalii (Absolute Integrity). Tautua Faatamalii is an innovative cultural theory and practice framework model. It consists of 5 key Samoan principles: Gagana (Language), Tautua (Service) Faatamalii (Absolute Integrity) Faamaoni (Honesty) and Va Fealoaloai (Sacred safe respectful space). These core Samoan principles can guide practitioners that engage with Samoan young people and their aiga (families), in bringing restoration and wellbeing for the Aiga. In reciprocity Tautua Faatamalii can also provide holistic wellbeing to the practitioner. More information will be provided around the application of this model. Subscribe to my blog for regular updates. Ia Manuia Melvin Apulu Jnr.





  





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