ABSTRACT

The authors examine the therapeutic practice of poi spinning. The Māori word “poi” refers to any singular or plural set of tethered weights that may be held in the hands and spun around the body. Drawing upon their clinical experience, they posit that poi spinning offers a unique modality to help clients with self-regulation, expression, and body awareness. They share practice wisdom and application of this modality, using case examples. Unique features of this practice include rhythmic movement, embodied flow states, creativity and emotional expression, mindful subjective experience, playfulness and positive emotion, immediate sensory feedback, reciprocal social attunement, and metaphorical learning.

• IMPLICATIONS

• Poi spinning, as a movement modality, offers unique benefits in the therapy setting for clients who present with a variety of clinical needs and treatment goals.

• Poi spinning is an effective means of self-care for social workers.

• Poi spinning in the therapeutic milieu is a relatively new application of this practice and as such, additional research into the benefits of poi spinning as a healing practice is warranted.

摘要

作者研究了poi纺丝的治疗方法。毛利人的单词“ poi”是指可以握在手中并绕着身体旋转的任何单数或复数的系链重物。根据他们的临床经验，他们认为poi纺纱提供了一种独特的方式来帮助客户进行自我调节，表达和身体意识。他们通过案例分享了这种模式的实践智慧和应用。这种练习的独特之处包括节奏运动，体现的流动状态，创造力和情感表达，正念主观体验，嬉戏和积极情绪，即时的感官反馈，相互的社会协调和隐喻学习。

• 含意

• Poi旋转作为一种运动方式，在治疗环境中为呈现出各种临床需求和治疗目标的客户提供了独特的好处。

• Poi纺纱是社会工作者自我保健的有效手段。

• Poi纺在治疗环境中是该实践的相对较新的应用，因此，有必要对poi纺作为治愈实践的好处进行进一步的研究。