Problem 1: What therapeutic approaches or social work interventions are used to help people with the different parts of their tree (soil, roots, trunk, branches, and fruit)? Describe two that you think are most important to address with clients.
Problem 2: What does the idea of people being like trees mean for how growth and change works in our lives? Discuss the implications for emotional and spiritual growth.
Problem 3: From a Christian worldview, sin has infected our entire tree, from the seed to the fruit, but God also has provided a way to address the impact of sin at each level. Identify and discuss at least one way God provides a solution for sin for a part of the tree of your choosing.
Problem 4: Finally, discuss your thoughts on the idea that God views people as whole people and that His plan for redeeming people and making them new encompasses the whole person body, mind, and spirit. How does this affect your view of God, sin, and how God works in people's lives?