Could the Tree of Life model be a useful approach for UK mental health contexts? A review of the literature
Journal article
Parham, Sophie, Ibrahim, Jeyda and Foxwell, Kate 2021. Could the Tree of Life model be a useful approach for UK mental health contexts? A review of the literature. Narrative Works. 9 (2), pp. 44-70. https://doi.org/10.7202/1076525ar
| Authors | Parham, Sophie, Ibrahim, Jeyda and Foxwell, Kate |
|---|---|
| Abstract | Some suggest the ethos of the Tree of Life (ToL) group aligns with the concept of “personal-recovery” promoted in mental health policy. Thus, it is claimed that the group could be a useful approach within UK mental health services. This review collated 14 papers to explore whether existing literature regarding the ToL group supports this assertion. The papers were synthesized using the thematic analysis method and three broad themes were identified, which support the argument for its utility within services. These were recovery-aligned themes, the inclusivity of the model, and group processes relevant to mental health contexts. The papers are critically appraised, key concerns regarding the wider literature discussed, and clinical implications summarized. |
| Keywords | Mental health recovery; Narrative therapy; Personal recovery; Collective narrative practice |
| Year | 2021 |
| Journal | Narrative Works |
| Journal citation | 9 (2), pp. 44-70 |
| Publisher | Consortium Erudit |
| ISSN | 1925-0622 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.7202/1076525ar |
| Official URL | https://id.erudit.org/iderudit/1076525ar |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Publisher's version | License |
| Output status | Published |
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