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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 44-70 |
| Journal | Narrative Works |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Apr 2021 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Collective narrative practice
- Mental health recovery
- Narrative therapy
- Personal recovery
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