Our  life is influenced by the stories we tell about ourselves, they shape how we view ourselves and we often get stuck into a simplified and problematic story, identifying with it.

The Tree of Life approach uses the metaphor of the tree as a representation of our life. It enables us to (re)discover the richness and diversity of our life stories. It encourages us to explore our skills, hopes, heritage and culture and identify who and what really matters to us. 
The Tree of Life shines a new perspective on our journey and give it more meaning. It gives us a sense of empowerment and make us feel more connected to others.


I had the chance to train in this approach directly with Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo. It is a gentle and creative practice which highlights both our diversity and shared humanity.