February 4, 2026 
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET | Online
Presented by Angel Yuen, MSW, RSW

Description:

The Tree of Life is a creative, strengths-based group approach grounded in Narrative Therapy that supports children and youth in making sense of their lives beyond hardship and trauma. Through drawing and storytelling, young people explore hopes, skills, important relationships, and ways they have responded to the “storms of life.” This webinar introduces social workers to using the Tree of Life in group settings to foster resilience, connection, and collective healing among children and youth. Participants will gain practical group facilitation skills, learn how to use double-storied accounts to highlight both challenge and strength, and explore how to create safe, engaging spaces that honour young people’s knowledge and lived experience.

The Tree of Life methodology was developed by Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo ( Phola ) and David Denborough ( Dulwich Centre Foundation )

Presenter Bio:

Angel Yuen works as a narrative therapist, teacher, supervisor and consultant in alternative-private practice in the Greater Toronto Area. Angel’s previous experience spanning three decades included work in Toronto schools and children’s mental health centers with children, youth and families. As faculty of the Narrative Therapy Centre for over 20 years, Angel has facilitated many workshops in relation to working with children and youth - locally, internationally and virtually. 

Pricing:

• OASW Members: Free (OASW member ID # required)
• Non-Members: $20 per webinar

NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:
OASW is committed to inclusion and promoting a diverse range of identities, experiences, perspectives, and voices across all areas of the Association. As such, the registration contains some optional questions that are intended to assist us to better understand our social work community and ensure that our work is reflective of the diverse membership of OASW and our profession.

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