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Forensic Psychologist Dr. Roxy Heffernan discusses rehabilitation programs in the prison systems focusing on New Zealand. The two prevailing models of rehabilitation, the risk-need-responsivity models and the Good Lives Model. Her experiences of working with Ara Poutana Aotearoa (Department of Corrections New Zealand) and what steps we need to take to improve our current systems.

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Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Josh Faulkner talks to us about traumatic brain injury (TBI) mainly focusing on mild injuries commonly known as concussions. We discuss what brain injuries look like, how Dr. Faulkner has used Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy) with his patients and some of the latest research in the area and what it means for people dealing with the effects of a concussion.

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As the 20th of June is World Refugee Day, we had Dr. Marieke Jasperse,  Senior Advisor Trafficking in Persons, Immigration New Zealand and Kodrean Eashae,  Host of Voice of Aroha, Wellington Access Radio come on. Our guests gave us an insight into the lived experiences of refugees in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world, the misconceptions which are prevalent in discussions around migrant resettlement and things which the New Zealand government is doing right and where all there is need for a lot of improvement.

To learn more about World Refugee Day:
https://www.unhcr.org/world-refugee-day.html

Marieke's Research: The crisis of representation in the refugee resettlement sector in New Zealand

Contacts:
Dr. Marieke Jasperse :  linkedin profile

Kodrean Eashae: [email protected]

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Dr. Tia Neha, Senior Lecturer in Māori and Indigenous Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, speaks about community driven research with the example of her own doctoral studies within Māori communities, the importance of language, culture and relationships, the difference in techniques between indigenous research and western research and their place in science as a whole. 

Dr. Tia Neha's description of the Waiata (song) at the start and end of the episode
"Mā Wai Rā – Kō Henare Te Owai te Kaitito. Nō Te Aitanga a Mate, Te Whānau o Hiruharama me te Whānau o Te Aowera.

This waiata tangi (song of lament) was composed by my great grand uncle. He was my paternal great grandmother’s – Piriote (nee) Te Owai  (brother) and his name was Henare Te Owai. This side of my whānau come from the Ngāti Porou tribe, the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. He was well sought after and commissioned by Sir Apirana Ngata (a New Zealand Māori statesman who also features on the NZ $50 note) to revitalise and retain cultural performance aspects of Māori culture in Northland.

During that time my Koro lost his close friend Reverend Pine Tamehore and at the time it would take him a long time to get back to the East Coast for his tangi (Māori funeral). During his grief he composed this waiata tangi in his friend’s honour as he knew he would miss his tangi.

This waiata depicts the emotions of loss and leadership in the homelands to who will be the future leaders for Ngāti Porou from the East Coast of the North Island and in particular for the whānau from Te Aitanga a Mate, Te Whānau o Hiruharama me te Whānau o Te Aowera.

The waiata has seven verses and the waiata has become popularised in many events that take place in many Māori settings. The main verse is generally sung at these events. See below.

Mā wai rā.                                                     Who will tend   

Te marae i waho nei?                                  To the marae here?

Mā te tika, mā te pono,                              Truth, honesty

Me te aroha e.                                              And love will."

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For our first international interview, we called in to Hyderabad, India and spoke to Dr. Qurratulain Hasan, Founder and President of the Board of Genetic Counselling, India. Dr. Hasan gave us an introduction into the field of genetic counselling, the relevance of genetics in public health setups across the world and the growing importance of it in medical setups. We also cover her international work looking at DNA data sovereignty.

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Relationships researcher, Dr. Matt Hammond joined us to answer questions asked by our instagram followers about relationships.

CW: The episode covers content on topics such as aggression/gaslighting/violence. If you are looking for assistance, here are links to some of the places mentioned in the podcast.

https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com [this works internationally, it redirects you to specific helplines based on your location]

https://www.2shine.org.nz/get-help/helpline/ or call 0508-744-633 [NZ based helpline to talk about experiences of aggression/violence either from themselves or other people]

https://1737.org.nz/ or Free-text 1737 [NZ based general support line]

In NZ, call 111 for an emergency or crisis situation

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Associate Professor Hedwig Eisenbarth talks to us about research on people with high psychopathic traits. What characteristics define a psychopath? are they built different? and what motivates them?  

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Discussion with Social and Political Psychologist, Associate Dean of Science at Victoria University of Wellington, Professor Marc Wilson. Prof, Wilson gives us an introduction to the world of social psychology through his own research covering attachment theory, political and social identity, conspiracy beliefs and youth wellbeing. We also talk about his work with reality television and science in the media.

This episode contains discussions on mental health and non suicidal self injury. If you are struggling please reach out for help. Useful contacts for some countries can be found here.  https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm

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