In My Kete

This feature includes reviews of books, apps and stories from experts in the mental health sector sharing the resources and knowledge they have found most helpful in their own work and lives. In Te Ao Māori, the kete symbolises sharing of knowledge, insight and prosperity. This reflects the aim of this section: Through sharing what others have found useful, we all benefit.

Dr Dougal Sutherland - Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and Adjunct Teaching Fellow

Book Reviews, 19 Dec 22
Being open to and curious about the experiences of fellow humans helps create empathy, understanding, and self-reflection.
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The little tiger with the big temper: A story of mindfulness, meditation and conscious communication

Book Reviews, 19 Dec 22
Helping adults navigate and soothe a child’s challenging emotions and to give children the benefits of mindfulness and self-regulation skills.
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Gina Giordani - former Programme lead for Nōku Te Ao: Like Minds Social Movement

Book Reviews, 14 Dec 22
We talk about navigation a lot with our lived experience communities – when we say we are all on a journey or we are journeying towards something.
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Niki Harré – Professor in the School of Psychology and author

Book Reviews, 13 Dec 22
My faith: the living world within which we, as people, do our very best.
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Dr Hinemoa Elder – Psychiatrist, author and Te Reo Māori advocate

Book Reviews, 13 Dec 22
He tao rākau e taea te karo, he tao kupu e kore e taea”. The thrust of a spear can be avoided, but not the thrust of words.
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Notes from inside: A courageous woman’s experiences of domestic violence and mental illness

Book Reviews, 11 Dec 22
A narrative memoir about abuse, intergenerational trauma and mental illness – the author hopes their journey can give others in similar situations the tools to overcome their own struggles.
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Arlo and the Orca

Book Reviews, 9 Nov 22
A children’s picture book that tells the story of a young boy named Arlo and his journey to understanding grief.
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Ciaran Fox - Mental Health Promotion Strategist, All Right? and Sparklers

Book Reviews, 20 Oct 22
Te Whare Tapa Whā is a powerful model for understanding how impacts on wellbeing are felt across our life, and also a guide for how we can work with this inter-connectedness to address issues and challenges.
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Wawata Moon Dreaming: Daily wisdom guided by Hina, the Māori moon

Book Reviews, 19 Oct 22
In Dr Hinemoa Elder’s second book she explains how traditional Māori understandings of the lunar cycle guide her, and why we can all benefit from this during these tumultuous times.
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Finding my calm

Book Reviews, 2 Sep 22
A picture book with a mindfulness technique using one’s senses to help younger children find calm through the rollercoaster of emotions they can experience.
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Taimi Allan - Tumu Whakarae | Director of Ember Innovations

Book Reviews, 22 Aug 22
When people interested in nutrition and mental health ask me what I would suggest as “must-reads”, I recommend just two books.
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The Astromancer: The rising of Matariki

Book Reviews, 17 Aug 22
In his new book renowned author and master wordsmith Witi Ihimaera creates a magical world to bring the legend and traditions of Matariki alive.
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