Stories That Heal - Morning Workshops

Saturday, May 2, 9:00-11:30
Normandale Community College

Choose one of these two-and-a-half hour workshops and spend the morning in a deep exploration of storytelling. These workshops require pre-registration and payment.

Early bird price (Register by April 2): $23 (SAM members) or $28 (non-members)
Regular price (Register after April 2): $25 (SAM members) or $30 (non-members)

Description: We live by the stories we tell ourselves and each other. These stories depict our world view. Our roles in each story defines our choices. We will explore iconic roles, arcs and themes in our stories. We will examine the nuts and bolts of our stories through the lens of healing and finding resolution. Every one of us is the hero, victim or villain of our story. We will explore basic narrative paths that hold identity and influence how we navigate healing and integrate loss.

Objectives: Attendees will be able to:
- Identify common roles, themes and narrative arcs found in Story Telling
- Identify nodes of paralysis, power and appeasement
- Experiment with the basics of transforming identity and experience through shifting the narrative base

Dr. Melissa Perrin is a licensed clinical psychologist and Storyteller in Chicago. A gifted teacher, she has provided rich training opportunities with information that can be put into practice immediately. Melissa co-hosts a monthly open mic storytelling night and loves to assist in the recognition and crafting of personal narrative.

NOTE: This workshop is appropriate for health care professionals who seek CEUs.

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*** A limited number of scholarships are available for the morning workshops. Please contact us by email at storyartsmn@gmail.com.