"Time for appreciations is when the magic happens!” observed a high school faculty member following a personal story sharing session I designed. He was referring to a response technique that listeners use after hearing each other’s stories. Rather than engaging in debate, conversation or even asking questions, they are directed to comment on what specifically they found insightful, effective, or … [Read more...]
Stories of our Names
May 15, 2016 by
What is the story of your name – first, middle or last? Were you named after someone? Was your family name changed? Are you called different names or nick names, depending on the context? These are some of the prompts I gave to a group of teens recently. It evoked a lively response, as everyone had a story to tell about their names. Some explored connections to their family histories, some … [Read more...]