NARRATIVE PRACTICES
Narrative therapy pays attention to how people make sense of their experiences and assists in changing their relationship with problems affecting their lives. Best known for “externalizing conversations” that separate a person from a problem, and for letter-writing practices, this approach is guided by its philosophical foundations, interviewing practices, and a range of playful possibilities.
Pastoral Listening
This participatory, experiential learning course introduces individuals to listening in the context of ministry and pastoral conversations. We explore the importance of stories. How we listen? Where we learnt to listen? What we bring with us when we listen? Why values are important when we listen and how assumptions and stereotypes can influence our ability to listen to another.
Pastoral Narrative Training
The course is creative and practical and participants will gain first-hand experience of each idea through their own life stories, co-participants' stories, scripture and theory. Learning happens through group work, small group work, triads, pairs and individual reflection. We introduce participants to narrative ideas and practices – living multi-storied lives, socially constructed discourse and deconstruction, externalisation, working metaphorically, power & agency, alternative stories, and preferred identities. We also explore the value of listening, of roles, and of working in community. For more info and course dates, please contact: info@creativeconvo.org
Reading Groups
Our Narrative Reading Group is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the art of Narrative storytelling through reading of published articles and engaging in discussions about the themes found within the reading material. The reading group consists of a collective of narrative learners and practitioners who meet online once a month. If you would like to join us, please contact: info@creativeconvo.org
Tailored Workshops
Whether in a pastoral setting or an organization, our team are able to design and facilitate tailormade workshops to suit your needs.
Listening circles
Circles are an enabling space where different people, from different background, are granted a rare opportunity to be part of a conversation together. The shared experience and context often result in new perspectives and a deeper understanding of people sharing a similar environment but with different perspectives.