KANU Theory to Transform Behavioral Healthcare: Mauliola Through Connection, Healing, Empowerment

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Interactive workshop introducing KANU - a decolonial mauliola (wellbeing) theory for Kānaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiians) with behavioral health challenges. Participants also learn culturally-sustaining applications with the option of networking. Come with ha`aha`a (humility), aloha, and curiosity as we learn together through didactics, journaling, small groups, and experiential mauliola activities.

As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to…

• Identify and discuss the concepts of pono and mauliola and its relevance to health and healing.
• Explain why theory matters in clinical and therapeutic practice.
• Describe approaches for serving Native Hawaiians with cultural humility, cultural safety, and sustainability using the KANU Theory.
• Develop strategies to build and sustain a network of therapists committed to improving services for Native Hawaiian communities.