“Storycatchers come whenever we are in crisis to remind us of who we are. Storycatchers entice our best tales out of us: they turn with a leading question, a waiting ear, and their full attention. Storycatchers know that the mix of wisdom and wit and wonder that spills in the room in story space will reconnect us.” From the book: Storycatcher, Making Sense of our Lives through the Power and Practice of Story, by Christina Baldwin, recommended reading for this course.
This immersive five-part series on the art of storytelling, held on five consecutive Thursday evenings, starts October 2nd at 8 PM EDT.
This course is designed to support the skills of life-cycle celebrants, community leaders, and group facilitators of all kinds and is open to all who wish to explore and practice story in their lives, especially in the service of family-bonding and community building. In this course, you will:
- Class 1: Discover the essence of storytelling and understand why it is such a powerful tool.
- Class 2: Gain tips and tools for capturing your own stories.
- Class 3: Practice the art of listening to others and learn how to compile stories that honor their experiences.
- Class 4: Explore how stories can serve the moment, anchor memories, and guide people forward.
- Class 5: Connect with your cohort and celebrate the stories created throughout the course.
Each session will combine informal lecture and discussion, reflective writing time, and breakout sessions into small groups for advancing practice.
About Christina Baldwin
Christina Baldwin is a pioneer of the modern journal writing movement and a thought-leader in understanding the role of story in personal growth, social identity, and spiritual direction. She taught memoir and autobiography for 32 years and, among other titles, is the author of Life’s Companion, Journal Writing as Spiritual Practice, and Storycatcher, Making Sense of our Lives through the Power and Practice of Story.
Her full range of work can be seen at www.christinabaldwin.com. Her recently published novel, The Beekeeper’s Question, Love and Honey, War and Reckoning, a Novel of WWII, embeds her philosophy in the powerful story of the Montana Cooper family making their way through the early 1940’s and the social issues raised in the war years.
Important Course Information
- Five consecutive Thursday evenings: October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30.
- Classes meet live-online, weekly for 90 minutes
- Classes are held at 5:00 pm Pacific; 6:00 pm Mountain; 7:00 pm Central; and 8:00 pm Eastern
- Program Start Date: October 2, 2025
- Cost: $400 USD
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