The Power of Storytelling

The Power of Storytelling in Building Relationships will use creative exercises, partner activities and writing prompts to guide participants through discussion around two core elements in building relationships with clients, students, youth, partners, etc.: listening (LARA) and sharing (storytelling).

Have you ever taken a moment to pause and think about your process for storytelling? To reflect on your experiences of sharing and receiving stories? In mental health work, we are constantly engaging with others' stories. Many of us need access to others' stories in order to do our own work. But is there a more effective way to listen to others' stories? More than this, is there a way to experience telling our own stories more fully?

This workshop will reintroduce participants to the power of storytelling. Participants will be given the space to reflect on the process of sharing story, the process of effective listening and how strengthening these areas can be beneficial to their relationships.

Are you ready to relearn the power of story?

Reviews:
"Learning more about bringing joy to conversations. I left knowing more but also more in tune with my own personal feelings."

"The [presentation provided] tools and access to the tools. The presentation provided new engaging ways to work with our youth."

"The power of expressive arts, Imagery, and communication prompting. I plan to use the processing cards and list of [emotion words] for session interventions."

"I am actually going to go home with my kids and have more in-depth conversations regarding their emotions. I feel like this opened my eyes to different ways to engage them in conversation."

"The presentation could've been longer!"

*This workshop was a 2x selection of the Michigan Justice for Children Conference (2025 and 2026).
*This workshop has been presented at the 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 ACACTF Conferences.
*This workshop has been presented for corporate, university and mental health organizations.