Possible selves is a theory of self-concept and behaviour motivation. Methods of exploring possible selves have focused on interviews and questionnaires. This article introduces the Possible Me Tree model and explains how the model was adapted and used for research. The Possible Me Tree model was implemented with young people between 17 and 18 years of age who had been in a child and youth care centre for a minimum of 12 months and who would be aging out of the care system in the year the study was conducted. The pilot study indicated that original Possible Me Tree drawing activity was impractical. As a result, refinements were made to the Possible Me Tree process. The revised model required that three discrete interviews were conducted with each participant, making use of the following techniques: a life map, possible me tree drawing and a planning grid. These activities are scaffolded to create a whole, unified data collection or therapeutic process. Further refinements were made to the planning grid after the study was concluded. Findings are presented from the study structured into three themes; tenacity, determination and hard work, hustling to make money and issues to address in therapy. The article concludes by arguing that Possible Me Tree model is an innovative and creative approach to social work research and practice. This model has value in social work research and practice as a form of visual diagramming which may help build rapport, address power issues in the research process and allow participants control and ownership over the end product. Further research using the model proposed may lead to more adaptations to the model. Research that explores the use of the model in the therapeutic context is also recommended.