Everyone needs to know they are not alone in their experiences. Whether through personal narrative, traditional material, games, or fiction, shared stories help us talk about difficult things so we can recognize common ground, find more healing, and help others. Sharing these stories requires special attention to the needs of both the story crafter and the audience. This three-session Zoom workshop (July 8, 15, 22 2025) will help you shape your difficult story so you can share it safely, the audience can experience it deeply without worrying about you or themselves, and will give you the tools you need for a crafted, powerful story. If participants choose, we will have a recital so they can share their stories with others.
This workshop is three sessions, held on July 8, 15, and 22 at 7pmCT. Each session will last no longer than 90 minutes. Attendance is capped at 20 people so everyone can have individual attention. The workshop will not be recorded.
You can expect to learn:
- Why telling challenging stories is important
- How to identify these stories
- Crafting techniques to support tellers and listeners
- Ways to determine if a difficult story is ready to tell
- Expert facilitation
- A detailed handout
- and more.
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