The Richer Model

The RICHER Model, developed by Dr. Uzo Nwankpa in New Zealand in 2015, is a complementary wellness system designed to enhance the wellbeing of health providers and individuals alike. It integrates key components of wellbeing into a holistic framework. Nwankpa drew on concepts from nursing, integrative medicine, indigenous ways of being and unitary caring science.

The RICHER Model emphasizes a structured process that includes reflective practice, integrative practice, choreography, and evaluation to ensure a comprehensive approach to wellbeing.

How Do You Use It?

  • Reflect on your current state in all four pillars of wellbeing (Emotional, Social, Physical, Spiritual).

    Questions to consider: How do I feel right now?

  • Connect mind, body, and spirit through activities such as yoga and mindfulness.

    Questions to consider: How do I integrate these elements in my daily life?

  • Plan and implement activities that balance all four pillars of wellbeing.

    Questions to consider: What opportunities can I leverage to address one or more of the pillars?

  • Assess the overall health of the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social states.

    Questions to consider: What adjustments can be made to improve my wellbeing?

  • Reflect on the changes and improvements after implementing the RICHER Model.

    Questions to consider: How do I feel now compared to when I started?

Consultation

Personalized consulting sessions tailored to your unique wellness needs and goals within the RICHER framework.

Workshops and Seminars

Interactive sessions focused on each pillar of the RICHER Model and how to achieve the desired wellbeing results.

Opportunities for group learning and peer support.

Online Resources

Access to articles, videos, and tools designed to support your journey through the RICHER Model.

Community Programs

Local events and activities to engage with others and apply the RICHER Model in real-world settings.

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS ON THE RICHER MODEL

Stay informed with the latest research and insights from Dr. Uzo Nwankpa and other experts in the field.

American Nurses Association Article Nurse uses Indigenous healing methods to boost health providers' mental health — as well as her own.

Oakland Post Newspaper Article

Addressing Clinician Burnout Through Communal Healing | Post News Group

American Public Health Association Conference presentation (2018)

Nwankpa, U. (2022). RICHER Model: Communal Healing for African American Healthcare Workers. Presented at Duke University Collegium of African Diasporic Dance Conference (CADD).

Nwankpa, U. (2016). Developed the RICHER Model: A Framework to Facilitate Community-Based Music and Dance for Adults. University of Otago New Zealand

Nwankpa, U. (2019). RICHER Model and the Effects of Music, Mindfulness, and Movement on Wellbeing at University of New Mexico Arts in Medicine Program.

Nwankpa, U. (2015). RICHER Model Developed from the Maternal and Child Community Dance Research Project. Presentation and Demonstration at the Moving Communities International Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Nwankpa, U. (2018). RICHER Model - Annual American Public Health Association Conference.

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