Deeper Connection

Why

• "The power of story-listening to alter consciousness in pleasant ways increases its usefulness as an intervention that is neither anxiety provoking nor re-traumatising" (Billington in Honos-Webb et al,, 2001)

• Storytelling as a therapeutic intervention is an ancient medicine, and anecdotally has been pivotal in the achievement of positive outcomes for many therapists and informally confirmed by those who invite client into the transitional space and begin to tell a story (Billington, 2001).

Increasing Empathy 

Why

• "The power of story-listening to alter consciousness in pleasant ways increases its usefulness as an intervention that is neither anxiety provoking nor re-traumatising" (Billington in Honos-Webb et al,, 2001)

• Storytelling as a therapeutic intervention is an ancient medicine, and anecdotally has been pivotal in the achievement of positive outcomes for many therapists and informally confirmed by those who invite client into the transitional space and begin to tell a story (Billington, 2001).

• When a child listens to the unfolding drama of a story orally told, their aural attention is focused, creative imagination stirred as they follow the hero's ordeal, growth and transformation.

Increasing Empathy 

How

• "The power of story-listening to alter consciousness in pleasant ways increases its usefulness as an intervention that is neither anxiety provoking nor re-traumatising" (Billington in Honos-Webb et al,, 2001)

• Storytelling as a therapeutic intervention is an ancient medicine, and anecdotally has been pivotal in the achievement of positive outcomes for many therapists and informally confirmed by those who invite client into the transitional space and begin to tell a story (Billington, 2001).

Excellent for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Learning delays

Why

• "The power of story-listening to alter consciousness in pleasant ways increases its usefulness as an intervention that is neither anxiety provoking nor re-traumatising" (Billington in Honos-Webb et al,, 2001)

• Storytelling as a therapeutic intervention is an ancient medicine, and anecdotally has been pivotal in the achievement of positive outcomes for many therapists and informally confirmed by those who invite client into the transitional space and begin to tell a story (Billington, 2001).

• When a child listens to the unfolding drama of a story orally told, their aural attention is focused, creative imagination stirred as they follow the hero's ordeal, growth and transformation.

• The storyteller is tuned-in and speaks with the right speed and emphasis to suit the child's needs.

Movement

Why

• "The power of story-listening to alter consciousness in pleasant ways increases its usefulness as an intervention that is neither anxiety provoking nor re-traumatising" (Billington in Honos-Webb et al,, 2001)

• Storytelling as a therapeutic intervention is an ancient medicine, and anecdotally has been pivotal in the achievement of positive outcomes for many therapists and informally confirmed by those who invite client into the transitional space and begin to tell a story (Billington, 2001).

Therapeutic Storytelling

Why

• "The power of story-listening to alter consciousness in pleasant ways increases its usefulness as an intervention that is neither anxiety provoking nor re-traumatising" (Billington in Honos-Webb et al,, 2001)

• Storytelling as a therapeutic intervention is an ancient medicine, and anecdotally has been pivotal in the achievement of positive outcomes for many therapists and informally confirmed by those who invite client into the transitional space and begin to tell a story (Billington, 2001).

• Several research studies support the effectiveness of storytelling as a way to heal trauma (Crawford et. al., 2004; Honos-Webb et. al., 2003). 

•  Children enjoy the freedom of make-believe and "although a story enters the mind like a Trojan Horse, the child's imagination is far from passive"(Billington, 2016).

• Story metaphors enable ideas to bypass the 'logical watchdog' of the conscious brain and are rarely resisted by the listener (Billington in Crawford et. al., 2004). 

Therapeutic Storytelling

How

• Several research studies support the effectiveness of storytelling as a way to heal trauma (Crawford et. al., 2004; Honos-Webb et. al., 2003). 

•  Children enjoy the freedom of make-believe and most children respond well to stories that are suspenseful and even a little bit 'scary'.