Pakari Adventure is a personal development and training company who specialise in experiential learning or learning by doing. Based in the Abel Tasman National Park, we combine sea kayaking, hiking, canyoning and adventuring, with powerful tools and techniques that enable participants to grow and thrive. We have a high challenge, high support model that allows participants to take learning and transfer it to the rest of their lives.
Ka rongo, ka wareware,
Ka kite, ka mahara,
Ka hangaia, ka marama ahau,
I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand
Come and realise your potential at Pakari Adventure.
Resilience Model
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Purpose
This recognizes that we belong to and serve something bigger than ourselves. Our purpose helps to shape the mindset and attitude we have toward experiences, and it allows us to ask and answer ‘are my skills/gifts/talents aligning with where I am going.’
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Connection
This is the social networks you have and the ways you use them. By building connection and positive relationships we will be happier and more fulfilled, feeling more supported, supportive, connected, and satisfied with our lives.
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Self reg
This is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to produce positive results such as loving relationships, and learning. It resists impulsive behaviors while understanding and expressing emotions in positive ways.
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Control
Resilient people tend to believe that the actions they take will affect the outcome of an event. Taking ownership of our actions enables us to direct our intentions towards our goals and frame experiences from the position of authority.
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Self aware
The ability to control thinking, attention, concentration, focus, reflexivity, and problem-solving. It has a clear perception of your personality, strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. It allows you to understand other people and how they perceive you.
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Optimism
Having confidence in your abilities and judgments and interacting with life positively. It allows effective function while meeting life with a sense of energy, vitality, and confidence. Being optimistic allows us to readily see opportunities and align with our objectives.
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Coping
Managing stress well helps you feel better and allows peak performance. Psychological coping strategies/skills, promote adaptability and help you tolerate, minimize, and deal with stressful situations.