Tapping the Teller Within

Looking to tap into the power of storytelling?

Want to become more comfortable with sharing in front of groups?

Then this workshop is for you.

Over the course of two hours, Betsy will guide you through a series of experiential exercises and games designed to draw from your personal experience, life stories, style, voice, etc.

Explore, discover and hone your skills in a relaxed setting.

"Tapping the Teller Within" is great for staff development retreats, youth groups, anyone seeking a boost in self-confidence or improved public speaking skills... or, just for the fun of it!

Build Cornerstones for Prevention

Cornerstones
A multi-dimensional, educational experience designed for students

Through Cornerstones, young people learn how to identify and develop the protective factors that contribute to healthy, drug-free lives.

Cornerstones
uses storytelling as a method for young people to express
their feelings, concerns, hopes, and dreams.

Cornerstones
uses stories that are culturally sensitive and informative.
It teaches young people respect for the ‘global family.’

Cornerstones
uses humor and sensitivity to creatively address:

• Anger Management
• Character Education
• Cultural Diversity
• Decision Making
• Personal Responsibility
• Self-Esteem
• Stress Reduction
• Substance Abuse

Program needs: Betsy typically works with one particular grade level. Program includes a weekly story assembly last 40-45 minutes, followed by small group breakout sessions within self-contained classrooms for an additional 45-60 minutes each week depending on school scheduling needs. Students process the information discussed through weekly writing assignments and other creative expression/artwork. Optimal program length is 8 sessions, however, 6 and 4 session programs are available.

How to Tell Your Story

Storytelling can help you strengthen your confidence, enhance your personal power, and promote healing. This workshop* will teach you to transform your personal experience into a story through twelve easy activities.

As a certified WHEEL trainer, Betsy is proud to offer this workshop for teens and adults. (WHEEL is Wholistic Health Education and Empowerment for Life.) [link?]

Participants will:

• Understand the hero/heroine journey and recognize its stages
• Increase self-awareness through artwork and imagery
• Become more comfortable with storytelling
• Understand archetypes and basic story structure
• Demonstrate the ability to work with archetypes
• Leave with a new personal story and a deeper appreciation for storytelling.

* This workshop requires a minimum of 7 hours to complete. It can be scheduled to suit your training needs. Individual workbooks are required.