The Tree Theme Method (TTM) as an occupational therapy intervention

The TTM, based on creative activities and occupational life storytelling, implies that the client paints trees representing certain periods in their life. The paintings are used as starting point for the client to tell their life story with a focus on everyday occupations and shaping plans for their future. The TTM may be used in various mental health care settings, clients with chronic pain or chronic somatic diseases. Before the course starts (and between the first and second period of sessions) the participants will read some papers and have some specific tasks to do at home.