Narratives of You

Narratives of You is a course with a difference.

Whereas in a typical literature class the focus is on the particular text we are studying, here the focus is much more on us, who we are, how we respond, why we make the judgements we do, and what's behind the things we say.

How does it work?

We read a novel and use it to structure the sessions, but rather than stick to a more formal analysis of this text, we will explore our responses to it, and the stories we have about these responses. 

What we are seeking is a way of opening up our narratives - the stories we tell about ourselves. Many of them will be positive, but what of those that hold us back? Can we bring these old stories out into the open, and challenge them? 

Narratives of You is a space in which to explore YOU - without the focus being on you.

Now, I don't claim to have any super abilities, and I'm certainly not a psychiatrist or a psychologist. But through my years of tutoring literature classes,  I have seen the enormous personal benefit shared reading and discussion can have. There is no formula or strategy, and no guarantee that you will find what you're looking for. But if you are prepared to fully engage with the texts, if you are prepared to openly examine your own judgments, then maybe, just maybe, you will be stronger for it.

Session can be worked on a small group or one-to-one basis. 

If this has in any way piqued your interest, give me a call and we can discuss it further.

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