Join us at the Central Library for a chance to discuss our mortality openly and without judgment. Maggid Jim Brulé will be reading from his book Stories from the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living and discussing his work as an end-of-life doula.

A class for first-year medical students to explore the neurology of storytelling and how humans learn from and process stories as a way of creating an internal understanding. The goal is to enable students to use storytelling to effectuate change in health care policy,

The Lakota concept of self is embodied in their word Nagi, which means a dynamic “swarm of stories.” Join us as we playfully explore our nagi and those of others, and consider how we can heartfully invigorate our worlds with the unexpected.

This interactive working session builds on the knowledge shared in the workshop “The Neuroscience of Effective Presentations.” Participants will bring ideas for specific presentations they wish to create which integrate narrative structures and style. Each participant will work collaboratively with the workshop leader and other participants towards this goal. The workshop will include guided exercises, […]

"Journey into Dying and Living" is a four-part series of "lunch and learns" led by Jim Brulé, a death doula and spiritual storyteller who volunteers at Francis House. During the lunch and learn, Mr. Brulé will tell a story about (Im)mortality and then lead us through a discussion of the deeper questions and understandings that the story evokes in us.

Stories about roses are as tender and thorny as love itself. Join Jim Brulé as he shares stories that transport us to the world of the rose, and the challenges of love.

We explore the healing power of storytelling in the context of grief and loss, using narratives and exercises that illuminate grief as a companion that can bring unexpected insights and growth.

Join us for this in-person event as we learn about our own and other cultures’ thoughts and practices via stories and literature around grief, death and loss.

When Storytellers Write about Healing An Interview with Laura Simms hosted by Jim Brulé Join us for the first event in a new Healing Story Alliance series where authors are interviewed about their writing processes and the healing power of storytelling. Storytelling, unique among all narrative arts, engages listeners in a profound way, deepening our […]

When Storytellers Write about Healing An Interview with Jim Brulé hosted by Laura Simms Join us for the second event in a new Healing Story Alliance series where authors are interviewed about their writing processes and the healing power of storytelling. Storytelling, unique among all narrative arts, engages listeners in a profound way, deepening our […]