Share the joys and struggles of life in the most natural way possible—by sharing stories!
Attention teachers, counsellors, youth workers and creative writing coordinators. Here are 80 full-colour storytelling prompts for people of all ages. From classrooms to discussion groups; a family game to a therapeutic tool. Perfect for anyone who works with people who have a story to tell.
Narratives, metaphors and storytelling have become an important part of counselling and social work practice. But stories don't have to be therapeutic or life-changing. Sometimes we just need to escape into 'once upon a time...'
Storycatching is a wonder-sparking set of 80 storytelling prompts. The cards are quirky, surprising, occasionally edgy and perfect for making your mind buzz with memories and creative possibilities. From the classroom to the Scouts' Hall, from counselling scenarios to long drives in the car, these cards are ideal for unlocking the stories of people of all ages!
Like any set of cards that are used for conversation building or story prompting, the ways in which you use Storycatching will be driven by your purpose, passion, curiosity and creativity. Storycatching covers a wide range of subject matter and emotional territory. It is a simple and versatile resource that does not require any special training to be used.
Teachers, youth workers, parents and creative arts therapists: here's the resource you need to get young people telling stories and reflecting on their thoughts, feelings, memories and attitudes to life!
Ways of seeing the light and darkness ... Shadows is an emotionally charged set of 48 watercolour images. This resource acknowledges that pain and suffering (such as grief, depression, loss and violence) often need to be storied before pathways to resolution can be found. The images for the cards were created by award-winning artist, Carolyn Marrone, who specialises in painting everyday situations with great compassion and sensitivity. The cards invite the viewer to reflect on their experiences - to identify and explore the meaning of shadows in their lives. The... More info
Journalling is a time-honoured activity for anyone interested in practising and teaching creative writing. It's also well-established as a powerful, therapeutic activity that professionals can offer clients to encourage reflection, understanding and growth in times of challenge, transition and change. This distinctive resource, featuring 32 beautiful and quirky word cards, will introduce you to the self-exploratory world of journal writing. Each card is 'gate folded'—turn the card around and open up the flaps to find questions and writing prompts inside. Ideal for tactile learners! Prompt themes include Pathways, Myths, Blunders, Patched and Pending,... More info
*Making good choices—could there be any more valuable life skill?* Everyone has strengths! Sometimes they are hidden and sometimes they shine like blazing lights. And sometimes, especially when things get tough, we may wonder where our strengths have gone! We may think of strengths as qualities we inherit (such as patience, resilience or kindness), resources we gather (such as a house, a computer or a car) or skills we learn as we journey through life (such as a profession or other skills and talents such as fixing an engine, growing... More info