Storytelling, An Age Old Craft, An AHA Moment!
Storytelling is an age- old craft that dates from the days of the Greek and Roman theatre.
In today's world it can be traced back to storytelling stories on the front porch where oral traditions were passed down from generation to generation. There is always a family story to tell. Most of us can remember hearing stories from our grandparents, and not many of us take the time to write down the stories. Instead, the stories continue to get passed down by word of mouth.
No matter how you relate to stories, each of us understands the importance of stories from when we learned to read. If you stop to think for a moment, try to recall one of your favorite childhood stories. Or think of a story that you liked reading to your children. Ask your children what stories they enjoyed to read. It is the connection to the story that causes the AHA moment that makes the story special. An AHA moment is when you are suspended in your imagination and you are free to travel with the story. A story can be whatever you want it to be through the art of storytelling . That is what makes storytelling a time for all ages. Make storytelling a part of your world. Make it make a difference.
Let me tell storytell at a special event and give someone an AHA moment
Healing Tales
These stories help to heal patients as they journey through an illness.
Peace Tales
The focus is on world peace. Communicate with each other, human rights or social justice.
Nursing Homes
In these sessions there is a choice to have seniors coached to develop their own stories or they can enjoy and be entertained by stories.
Festivals
I can create an event around a specific theme.
Memoir Workshops
This workshop is designed to target a specific age group or it can be intergenerational. This workshop has been very successful as individuals research a time in their lives. Each person learns to recreate the memory and complete a memoir story.
Teacher Workshops/ In-Service
Creativity in the classroom is the main focus. The program focuses on storytelling across the curriculum and how each subject connects to tales. Teachers leave this session with lessons to implement in their classrooms.
Training Seminars
This program focuses on leadership and productivity. I can develop a program to your company's specific needs.
Remember let be help you find that AHA moment!
AHA!!!!
Maureen Barry,
(storyteller, a member of the national storytelling association
and national storytelling network.)