Heresy Consulting/The Stories We Tell

  • £40

The Stories We Tell

  • Webinar
  • Started Nov 24, 2022 at 12:30 PM GMT

Exploring the universal themes of story telling, and the way in which our stories shape us as individuals
‘Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed’ G.K. Chesterton 

People beings tell stories and throughout history our societies have been defined by the stories we have told. They remind us of who we are and crucially provide the archetypal templates that allow us to make sense of our world, and our journey through it. In fairy tales and myth, we can discover the tools we need for life, find the threads that hold us together and prepare for the challenges ahead. Recent neurobiological research has even suggested that the capacity for storytelling is a central part of brain function, creating the trust and connection upon which society itself is built. 

In this webinar we will explore the importance of narrative as a foundation for human health and development and will consider practical ways in which stories can be used in coaching and consulting to access the archetypal themes of life itself. 

It is intended for coaches who wants to make better understand how the stories we tell, and the universal themes that define them can help them support their clients through their own developmental journeys.
This webinar will be delivered by Laurence Barrett who has coached senior leaders and led change programmes for international organisations for over 30 years. Laurence trained as a coach and a supervisor at the Tavistock Institute. He holds an MSc in Analytical (Jungian) Psychology from the British Psychotherapy Foundation and an MBA from Lancaster University, along with a Foundation Certificate in Group Analysis from the Institute of Group Analysis . He also holds a Certificate in Ecopsychology from the Pacifica Graduate Institute.