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SUMMARY:Learning from All Our Relations
DESCRIPTION:In alignment with the guiding principle that every living thing carries its own sacred creation song\, this OARS in the Water event invites us to gather with “all our relations” to honor and recollect the profound lessons whispered to us by the more-than-human world. Join for free here. \n\nAbout our Hosts \nHears Crow (Nootauau Kaukontuoh)\, “she hears the crow”\, is a woman of the Eastern Woodlands. She lives her life in the tradition of the Nanhigganêuck\, the people\nknown today as the Narragansett. She is a Storyteller of Longhouse Tales\, told in many different ways\, including Native Sign Language\, call and response as well as other\ntraditional styles. She brings to life the oral tradition at schools\, community centers\, Indigenous gatherings\, and wherever the stories lead her. \nJim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, death doula\, teacher\, and mentor\, drawing on a unique background that includes advanced degrees in both clinical psychology and artificial intelligence. For the past decade\, he has directed Transformational Storytelling\, an online school that trains spiritual storytellers from diverse traditions to craft narratives that inspire healing and foster spiritual growth.  His current endeavors include his “Healing Monsters” substack\, his podcast (with Maria Gillen) “From Cork to New York\,” and recurring visits to Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains of Morocco to encourage storytelling across cultures.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/learning-from-all-our-relations/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Stories of Courage and Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Join the Healing Story Alliance for a special gathering to share and explore stories of social justice in action in its many faces and forms. Through folk tales and personal stories\, we will dive deeply into multiple experiences of justice in action. We all deserve to be treated with respect and to have our needs heard and responded to. Since resources and power are so unequally distributed in this world\, it is vital to stand up for those in need. Hearing the stories of justice in action can give us courage and inspiration in these tumultuous times. \nStories of Courage & Resistance\nMarch 8th 7:00 pm-8:30 pm EDT \nRegister here to Receive a FREE Zoom Link: \nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/social-justice-in-action-march-8-2026-tickets-257775 \nCan’t attend in real time? No Problem!\nAll registrants will receive a link to watch the recording. \nClick here to Donate and help make programs like this possible \nFeatured Tellers\nSherry Norfolk is an award-winning storyteller\, author and teaching artist\, performing and leading residencies and professional development workshops nationally and internationally. A dynamic storyteller\, Sherry has appeared in the Manitoba International Storytelling Festival\, Taiwan International Storytelling Carnival\, International Art of Storytelling Festival (Miami\, FL)\, International Storytelling Center (Jonesborough\, TN)\, Singapore International Storytelling Festival\, Manila International Storytelling Festival\, and many more festivals\, schools\, libraries\, museums and universities nationwide. A Kennedy Center National Teaching Artist\, Wolf Trap Teaching Artist\, Young Audiences Teaching Artist\, and an Arts Integration Teaching Artist on the rosters of several state arts commissions\, she leads residencies in PreK through high school classrooms across the country and southeast Asia. As co-editor and/or co-author of five books that explore rigorous\, standards-based storytelling strategies for learning across the curriculum and a former Adjunct Professor at Lesley University\, Sherry is a recognized leader in integrating learning through storytelling. shnorfolk@aol.com \nLani Peterson is known for her personal tales of wit and wisdom. She is not only a storyteller\, but a psychologist\, story consultant and coach. With a specialty in the use of story as a healing art and change agent\, Lani has been storytelling\, leading workshops and teaching about story at universities\, organizations\, hospitals\, homeless shelters and prisons for over 25 years. When she is not telling\, teaching\, counseling or coaching\, Lani stays busy living a life that she knows will lead to more stories. lani@lanipeterson.com \nNancy Wang\, playwright\, dancer\, director\, actor\, and project manager is the founding co-director of Eth-Noh-Tec\, an Asian American kinetic storytelling theater non-profit\, with her husband Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo. Drawing on her background in modern and ethnic dance\, theater and playwriting\, she co-scripts and choreographs Eth-Noh-Tec’s synchronistic and seamless tandem movements for performance. Eth-Noh-Tec has performed as featured tellers in festivals\, schools\, museums\, libraries and conferences around the world. As a playwright\, her plays of Asian American themes include: Leave Me My Dreaming; Unspeakable Moons; Takashi’s Dream; In Need of Goddesses; Bittersweet; Red Altar; and Shadows & Secrets. She is also the co-author of a children’s illustrated book – A New Pair of Wings and has recently published her novel Red Altar based on her ancestors who in 1850 started the fishing industry in California’s Monterey Bay Area. nancy@ethnotec.org  \nCommunity Tellers\nJim McKeever of Fayetteville\, New York\, has made a dozen trips to the US-Mexico border since 2019\, volunteering with human rights organizations that assist asylum seekers and others fleeing violence and poverty. For the past year\, he has focused on his long-standing volunteer work with the Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network. “The courage and resilience of the men\, women and children I have met at the border and right here in Central New York inspire me to continue this vital work\,” he said. “They deserve our solidarity as we fight against the cruelty and evil of this administration.” mckeever262@gmail.com  \nMallory DeJohn\, human rights advocate and public health employee\, volunteers for the Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network (SIRDN) to make direct contributions to immigrant and refugee defense in Central New York at the leadership and guidance of affected communities. Mallory supports SIRDN by informing the public of legislative efforts that benefit the lives of immigrants\, farm workers\, and migrant workers. Mallory monitors streets in Syracuse weekly and responds to urgent notifications of ICE as an eye witness in order to confirm and deny sightings using photo or video evidence. mustardpatch@proton.me \nEmcee\nJim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, death doula\, teacher\, and mentor. He teaches spiritual storytelling for healing and growth. His workshops address multicultural wisdom and end-of-life themes. His substack\, Healing Monsters\, dives deeply into old folktales and stories to pursue healing for individuals and communities. https://transformationalstorytelling.org/
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/stories-of-courage-and-resistance/
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SUMMARY:When Storytellers Write about Healing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next event in Healing Story Alliance’s series\, where authors are interviewed about their creative writing processes and the healing power of storytelling. Storytelling\, unique among all narrative arts\, engages listeners in a profound way\, deepening our understanding of what healing means and how it functions. \nIn this session\, Jim Brulé will interview noted author and physician\, Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona\, about his many award-winning books exploring indigenous healing ways and the power of storytelling.  They will explore the evolution of Dr. Mehl-Madrona’s thoughts on story and healing. \nAudience participation is encouraged\, with opportunities to ask questions and share observations inspired by Lewis’ work and the interview. This event benefits The Healing Storytelling Alliance\, dedicated to promoting healing through the art of storytelling. \nPlease register and learn more using this link.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/when-storytellers-write-about-healing/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Kind Stories in Concert
DESCRIPTION:‘Kindness is having the ability to speak with love\,\nlisten with patience\, and act with compassion.” \n–Random Acts of Kindness Foundation \nJoin the Healing Story Alliance for a special gathering to share and explore stories of kindness in its many faces and forms. Through folk tales and personal stories\, we will dive deeply into multiple experiences of kindness. What is it? How does it impact us and our relationships to ourselves\, to each other\, to the world? Come and listen to “kind stories” shared by both professional tellers and community members and see what memories of kindness emerge for you. \nFeatured Tellers \nJessica Piscitelli Robinson is the Founding Executive Director of Better Said Than Done\, the organization behind the Women’s Storytelling Festival. In addition to producing storytelling shows since 2011\, Jessica has performed at Exchange Place at the National Storytelling Festival\, on WGBH’s “Stories from the Stage\,” and for Artists Standing Strong Together\, Six Feet Apart Productions\, Mostly True Things\, and three National Storytelling Network (NSN) Conferences. Jessica was featured at the Stone Soup\, the Washington Folk\, the Allegheny Highlands\, the Florida\, and the Hampton Storytelling Festivals and is a 2023 ORACLE Award recipient from the NSN. Jessica is a teaching artist\, leading workshops for Story Crossroads\, The Story Center at the MCPL\, local Libraries and Community Centers\, and through Better Said Than Done online. Jessica’s “Guide to Personal Storytelling” (published October 2024) is available through Story Crossroads. Jessica is the author of the urban fantasy novel Caged (p. 2019)\, as well as the memoir-in-stories\, Stages: My Life in Stories. (p. 2024) JessicaPiscitelliRobinson.com \nJim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, death doula\, teacher\, and mentor. He teaches spiritual storytelling for healing and growth. His workshops address multicultural wisdom and end-of-life themes. Co-authored with Rebecca Lemaire\, his book ‘Stories of the Heart’ presents 18 global tales for navigating life and death. He is one of the co-producers\, along with lead producer Peter Blum\, of the Woodstock Story Festival in October\, 2025. https://transformationalstorytelling.org/ \nRishi Nixon is a Maryland spoken-word storyteller and performing artist. For over ten years\, he has performed for audiences from the Washington Folk Festival and National Parks Service to Artists Standing Strong Together and Irvington Peace Park’s annual summer camp for West Baltimore city youth. He was a performing member of award-winning youth touring group The Twinbrook Tellers from 2016 to 2020\, after which he became an independent professional storyteller. Since then\, he has been inducted a lifetime member of regional storytelling guild Voices in the Glen\, served on its board\, co-chaired the 2025 National Storytelling Conference\, and is the incumbent president of the National Storytelling Network—the youngest person to hold that office. \nEmcee \nLee-Ellen Marvin has explored storytelling as a performer\, audio producer\, educator\, folklorist\, and community advocate. She has told and taught storytelling to thousands in colleges and universities\, developed and published Story Shifters\, a non-competitive game\, and holds a PhD in Folklore and Folklife. Lee-Ellen lives in Eco Village at Ithaca\, New York. 607-229-8429 \n  \nCommunity Tellers \nLiz Walker co-founded EcoVillage Ithaca (EVI) in 1991\, and dedicated her full-time work for the next three decades to bring this internationally acclaimed project from vision to reality. She’s written two popular books: EcoVillage at Ithaca: Pioneering a Sustainable Culture\, (2005\, New Society Publishers) and Choosing a Sustainable Future: Ideas and Inspiration from Ithaca\, New York\, (October\, 2010\, New Society) which have been translated into several languages. In 2022 Liz was interviewed about EVI for a YouTube video\, which now has 2.1 million views. People are hungry for community! Liz lives with her husband at EcoVillage Ithaca. Whenever she gets a chance\, she loves to go biking\, or hiking in the beautiful gorges in the Finger Lakes region of NY. \n  \nElan Shapiro has explored the integration of meditative practice with social and environmental activism since living in the SF Bay Area in the 1980’s. He was part of the birthing of eco-psychology and the flowering of the deep ecology and bioregional movements. He has taught about the intersection of social justice and sustainability through the Environmental Studies department at Ithaca College and co-founded Sustainable Finger Lakes\, the Building Bridges coalition\, and the local chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/kind-stories-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
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SUMMARY:The Mysteries of Caves
DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Brulé and Peter Blum for a special spiritual spelunking on July 23rd: “The Mysteries of Caves.” What treasures lie hidden beneath the surface of our day-to-day world? Explore with companions as we navigate the twists and turns of the paths of our less-visited spiritual worlds. \nOARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering that meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm Eastern Time. The Healing Story Alliance’s OARS in the Water offers a community listening space in which to share the experiences and stories that have emerged in turbulent times. OARS co-hosts facilitate the evening and provide participants with a warm welcome and a meaningful theme which we hope will be healing\, supportive and inspiring.  \nFormat: A typical 90-minute meeting consists of a 20-minute\, theme-based opening\, followed by 20 minutes in breakout rooms\, and then we reassemble for a whole group conversation. Admission is free\, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our programming. Your tax-deductible donation can be made here: https://square.link/u/d9xbGN2I \nAbout our Hosts  \nJim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, death doula\, teacher\, and mentor. He teaches spiritual storytelling for healing and growth. His workshops address multicultural wisdom and end-of-life themes. Co-authored with Rebecca Lemaire\, his book ‘Stories of the Heart’ presents 18 global tales for navigating life and death. He is one of the co-producers\, along with lead producer Peter Blum\, of the Woodstock Story Festival in October\, 2025.  \nPeter Blum has had a practice in neo-Ericksonian hypnosis and shamanic sound healing for decades. He has gathered many honors and awards in the field\, including being inducted into the Hypnosis Hall of Fame in 2021. Peter specializes in narrative trance work\, and is on the Board of Directors of The Coyote Institute. He has co-led trainings and retreats for years with psychiatrist and indigenous storyteller Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/the-mysteries-of-caves/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:The Forest for Opening Hearts
DESCRIPTION:OARS in the Water\nMarch 12th\n7:00pm-8:30pm EDT\nHosted by Jim Brulé & Dee Palanisamy\nOn Zoom \nDiscover the wisdom of the woods in “The Forest for Opening Hearts.” Explore themes of generosity and learn from nature’s quiet strength\, fostering a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. Join us for an inspiring experience of storytelling\, meditation\, and community. \nOARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering that meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm Eastern Time. The Healing Story Alliance’s OARS in the Water offers a community listening space in which to share the experiences and stories that have emerged in turbulent times. \nOARS co-hosts facilitate the evening and provide participants with a warm welcome and a meaningful theme\, which we hope will be healing\, supportive\, and inspiring. \nFormat: A typical 90-minute meeting consists of a 20-minute\, theme-based opening\, followed by 20 minutes in breakout rooms\, and then we reassemble for a whole group conversation. \nAdmission is free\, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our programming. Your tax-deductible donation can be made here. \nAbout our Hosts\nJim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, end-of-life doula\, mentor\, and educator. Drawing on a blend of cultural\, spiritual\, and academic experiences\, his stories and workshops explore themes of healing\, multicultural wisdom\, and end-of-life support. For over a decade\, his NSN-accredited Transformational Storytelling school has trained spiritual storytellers from a variety of traditions. Known for his collaborative spirit\, Jim has co-developed and led dozens of workshops with storytellers worldwide. Co-authored with Rebecca Lemaire\, his book “Stories of the Heart” presents 18 global tales for navigating dying and living. \nDee Palanisamy (Durgah Devi) is a multicultural storyteller based in Melbourne\, Australia. She weaves her Singaporean-Tamil background in telling Asian folktales and stories to audiences around the world. Dee loves all things stories and founded Deelightfultales\, where she uses stories for performances\, training\, education and personal development. She also works closely with the Federation of Asian Storytellers\, Generation Women Australia (personal storytelling) and is the current secretary of the Australian Storytelling Guild\, NSW. Dee is grateful to connect with people and different communities through storytelling. \nJim and Dee met in Marrakech at the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival earlier this year and discovered they were kindred spirits.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/the-forest-for-opening-hearts/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Legacy Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Stories are the way we carry the legacy of our family throughout time. Telling and retelling those stories with an ear and heart for the future enables everyone to actively celebrate each other’s lives – past\, present\, and future. Join us as we discover new ways of uncovering – and sharing – the stories of our lives that matter to us. \nOARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering that meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm Eastern Time. The Healing Story Alliance’s OARS in the Water offers a community listening space in which to share the experiences and stories that have emerged in turbulent times. \nAdmission is free\, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our programming. Your tax-deductible donation can be made here: https://square.link/u/d9xbGN2I \nWe’ll gather via Zoom. Here is the NEW link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84757183292?pwd=WENjdm53c3hRb0owQmZuK045M0FKQT09 \nAbout our Hosts for Nov. 13th \nJim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, death doula\, and teacher with diverse cultural\, spiritual\, and academic backgrounds. Jim’s workshops address healing\, multicultural wisdom\, and end-of-life themes. Known for his collaboration\, he has developed and offered dozens of workshops with storytellers from around the world\, including Hears Crow\, with whom he collaborates closely. Co-authored with Rebecca Lemaire\, his book “Stories of the Heart” presents 18 global tales for navigating dying and living. \nHears Crow (Nootauau Kaukôntuah) lives in the tradition of the Narragansett. As an educator\, workshop leader\, published poet\, and facilitator of indigenous circles\, she weaves teachings from the Longhouse\, Indigenous ways\, and Transformational Stories. She says\, “Living in two worlds has offered me the opportunity to speak and listen with an open heart.”
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/legacy-storytelling/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000
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SUMMARY:Jim Brulé: When Storytellers Write about Healing
DESCRIPTION:When Storytellers Write about Healing\nAn Interview with Jim Brulé hosted by Laura Simms\nJoin 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 understanding of what healing means and how it functions. \nYou can register for this event here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/when-storytellers-write-about-healing-an-i-tickets-176375 \nIn this session\, noted storyteller/author Laura Simms will interview Jim Brulé about his new book with Rebecca Lemaire\, “Stories of the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living.” She will inquire into his writing processes and the healing power of storytelling. \nJim will share the journey of encouraging his book to blossom\, enriched by the challenges of telling stories about death from oral traditions worldwide in a way that weaves oral and literary styles – all with a co-author in a foreign country. Our discussion will encompass how we bring the healing power of stories into the reader’s experience through creative exercises and prompts. \nAudience participation is encouraged\, with opportunities to ask questions and share observations inspired by Jim’s work and the interview. This event benefits The Healing Storytelling Alliance\, dedicated to promoting healing through the art of storytelling. \nWhile it will not be necessary to read Jim’s book in advance\, copies may be obtained at StoriesOfTheHeartBook.com.\nTo learn more about Jim Brulé\, visit TransformationalStorytelling.org.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/jim-brule-when-storytellers-write-about-healing/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Laura Simms: When Storytellers Write about Healing
DESCRIPTION:When Storytellers Write about Healing\nAn Interview with Laura Simms hosted by Jim Brulé\nJoin 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 understanding of what healing means and how it functions. \nIn this initial session\, Jim Brulé will interview noted storyteller and author Laura Simms about her book\, “Our Secret Territory: The Essence of Storytelling.” You can register for this event here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/when-storytellers-write-about-healing-an-i-tickets-176367 \nLaura will share the inspirations and experiences that shaped her book\, offering valuable insights into storytelling as a transformative and healing art. The conversation will explore the depths of creativity\, the connection between storyteller and audience\, and the therapeutic impact of sharing stories. \nAudience participation is encouraged\, with opportunities to ask questions and share observations inspired by Laura’s work and the interview. \nThis event benefits The Healing Storytelling Alliance\, dedicated to promoting healing through the art of storytelling\, and sets the stage for HSA’s second interview event on August 21st\, where Laura Simms will interview Jim Brulé about his book\, “Stories of the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living\,” continuing the exploration of storytelling’s profound impact. \nWhile it will not be necessary to read Laura’s book in advance\, copies may be obtained on Amazon. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a talented storyteller and discover the healing potential of stories. To learn more about Laura Simms\, visit LauraSimms.com.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/laura-simms-when-storytellers-write-about-healing/
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SUMMARY:Nagi: We are a swarm of stories
DESCRIPTION:Nagi: We are a swarm of stories\nThe Lakota concept of self is embodied in their word Nagi\, which means a dynamic “swarm of stories.” As we share stories with each other – and ourselves – we reshape who we are and the world around us. Join us as we playfully explore our nagi and those of others\, and consider how we can heartfully invigorate our worlds with the unexpected. \nHosted by Lani Peterson & Jim Brulé\, OARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month offered by Healing Story Alliance to create a listening space to share the experiences and stories that have emerged through turbulent times. We’ll gather via Zoom. Here is the link. \nAdmission is free\, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our programming. Your tax-deductible donation can be made here: \n\nhttps://square.link/u/d9xbGN2I\n\n  \n 
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/oars-in-the-water/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Needed Monsters: The Heart of Transformation
DESCRIPTION:When\, in a story\, monsters are not overcome but transformed\, the doors to healing are opened. How can we build the flexibility of perception and strength of spirit to invite the monsters we need into our stories and our lives? \nJoin Laura Simms and Jim Brulé as they invite us to explore the gifts that our monsters bring. \nOARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month offered by Healing Story Alliance to create a listening space to share the experiences and stories that have emerged through turbulent times. This is not a therapeutic circle but we do hope it will be healing\, supportive and inspiring. \nAdmission is free\, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our programming. Your tax-deductible donation can be made here: https://square.link/u/d9xbGN2I \nWe’ll gather via Zoom. Here is the link.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/needed-monsters-the-heart-of-transformation/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:The Woodpecker and the Hummingbird
DESCRIPTION:The Woodpecker and the Hummingbird\nTheme: Balancing loss\, transformation\, and joy\nJim Brulé and Linda Schuyler Ford \nUsing both personal and created stories\, Jim and Linda will lead the group on a journey to explore the interdependence of loss\, transformation\, and joy. Participants will be compassionately guided to consider how they balance these forces in their lives\, and how they might offer their own gifts to others facing loss. \nOARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering on the second and fourth\nWednesday of the month offered by Healing Story Alliance to create a listening space\nto share the experiences and stories that have emerged through turbulent times. This is\nnot a therapeutic circle but we do hope it will be healing\, supportive\, and inspiring.\nAdmission is free\, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our\nprogramming. Your tax-deductible donation can be made here:\nhttps://square.link/u/d9xbGN2I \nWe’ll gather via Zoom. Here is the NEW link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84757183292?pwd=WENjdm53c3hRb0owQmZuK045M0FKQT09 \n\nAbout our Hosts for June 28th \nJim Brulé is a transformational storyteller\, death doula\, teacher\, and mentor with a diverse background: he has advanced degrees in clinical psychology and artificial intelligence. His online school – Transformational Storytelling – trains spiritual storytellers from multiple traditions to tell stories that inspire healing and spiritual growth. He offers a series of classes and workshops on storytelling focusing on multi-cultural wisdom as well as facing end-of-life and grief. His current offerings include “Stories for Dying and Living” and “The Heart Knows.” You can find out more here:\nhttps://transformationalstorytelling.org/events/ \nLinda Schuyler Ford is a therapeutic recreation director\, support group facilitator\, death doula\, and case manager at North Florida’s lead agency dedicated to helping low-income Elders survive and thrive. Her 30 years of service to Elders is woven into her passion for storytelling\, leading to the creation of “Five Smooth Stones”\, a story-based retreat/support group for folks facing the loss of a loved one through death or chronic illness\, and “There Was an Old Woman” a concert of stories about aging and ageism\, as well as “Living (and Aging) Out Loud”\, storytelling training for Elder care service providers.
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/the-woodpecker-and-the-hummingbird/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Kind Stories in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Kind Stories in Concert\nI am excited to be the Emcee for this month’s Kind Stories in Concert\, with featured storytellers: \n\nLen Cabral\nLyn Ford\nPoonam Joshy\n\nJoin the Healing Story Alliance for a monthly gathering to share and explore stories of kindness in its many faces and forms. Through folk tales and personal stories\, we will dive deeply into multiple experiences of kindness. What is it? How does it impact us and our relationships to ourselves\, to each other\, to the world? Come and listen to “kind stories” shared by both professional tellers and community members and see what memories of kindness emerge for you. \nVisit here for more information; register for free here. \n 
URL:https://transformationalstorytelling.org/event/kind-stories-in-concert/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Brule":MAILTO:jimbrule@gmail.com
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