June 9, 2023 – Tree of Life Methodology
June 9, 2023 – Tree of Life Methodology
Event Date
June 9, 2023
Event Time
9:00 am
Event Location
This is an ONLINE EVENT, Hosted on Zoom, Eastern Time (CANADA & US)
Event Description
Facilitated by Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo
Friday June 9, 2023
9 AM to 4 PM | Convert to your time zone here
Workshop includes one-hour lunch and two breaks
TREE OF LIFE is an approach to counselling developed by Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo in collaboration with David Denborough to support children affected by HIV and AIDS. The methodology is now used in mental health and psychosocial services in different parts of the world and with people of all ages. It helps people to talk about the stories of their lives in ways that make them stronger. It focuses on the second stories of people’s lives (stories of hopes, values, dreams, commitments, skills and knowledges and more) which give people hope and encouragement and support them to tackle the problems of life.
The Tree of Life narrative approach has proved so successful and popular that it is now being used with children, young people, and adults in a wide range of countries across Africa, and also in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Russia, Nepal, the USA, and elsewhere.
Visit the Dulwich Centre website here to see how Tree of Life is being implemented around the world.
About the presenter…
Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo is the pioneer and co-developer of the Tree of Life methodology. Since developing the Tree of Life in 2006 Ncazelo has continued to expand her work to create culturally sensitive therapies to support people who have experienced significant hardships. She has worked extensively as a Senior Programmes Manager leading the implementation of child focused strategies and interventions in East and Southern Africa. In 2016 Ncazelo founded Phola, an organization which supports children, women, families and communities affected by trauma related to poverty, loss, violence, HIV and AIDS, statelessness, conflict and more. Phola work is largely founded upon Narrative Therapy and Imbeleko principles that seek to centre the knowledges and skills of those who are affected by problems. Ncazelo has presented her work and ideas in several countries around the world.
Download pdf of Ncazelo Ncube’s 2006 paper ‘Tree of Life project: Using narrative ideas in work with vulnerable children in Southern Africa’ published by Dulwich Centre Publications.
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Certificates of Training can be requested at the end of the online workshop and will state 5.5 hours of narrative therapy training. Certificates can be used to qualify for eligibility for continuing education credits from professional colleges and licensing boards. Please contact your own college or association to confirm requirements.
Cancellations will be accepted if requested in writing at least 14 days prior to the event. A 10% admin fee will be deducted from the amount to be refunded.
We regret that a refund cannot be offered after the cancellation date, but a colleague may be substituted for attendance.