Story groups are made up of 8 group members and two facilitators. It is a place to learn how and why our stories matter, how we have been shaped by our experiences, and discover why we do what we do. In the course of the 12 weeks, there will be weeks of teaching and weeks of engaging stories from each group member. You will be asked to bring in a story from your childhood and we will engage it with kindness and care. We will provide information on how to do this and walk with you each step of the way.
We show up and operate in life based on what we believe. Our beliefs were created through what we experienced and our stories hold those experiences. Our hearts long to be seen and known, and engaging our story is how we get to engage our experience and beliefs and get to see and know ourselves and be seen and known by others.
This group is for those that want to go deeper into their story, to understand why they do what they do, and for those that want to walk with other people who are like minded. It can be hard to find safe places to bring our story and show up as we truly are. This space is created with the intention that you get to come as you are and bring your story to a kind and caring group.
This group is also for those that feel stuck in their healing journey. So often we can find ourselves knowing facts about ourselves, but not actually connecting to the heart of ourself. We have experienced that doing life with other people in an intentional atmosphere, really is the catalyst for growth and healing.
You are welcome to bring any story that you would like. Not all of us will have stories that we consider harmful and that is totally ok. We do all have stories that have shaped us and we invite you to choose whatever story that is coming up for you. We will guide you in how to write and bring a story and will try to make it as easy as possible to show up with what you have.
Yes, building community and being seen takes time. We have set up the group in such a way to allow this to flourish. Showing up weekly gives you and the other participants a chance to experience the beauty of what a StoryGroup has to offer. That said, we understand that things come up like sickness or vacations. Missing a week will not impact your time in this group.
It is completely normal to feel uncomfortable in a group setting. We recognize that it is incredibly brave and vulnerable to bring yourself and your stories to this space. Our job is to create safety and structure to hold your story with the care that it deserves. We are here with you and for you and will walk with you each step of the way.
Head over to the sign up page. Once you've filled out the contact form, we'll get back to you shortly about setting up a consultation. We'll setup a 30 minute call to get to know each other and make sure our story groups are a good fit.
When you join, you’ll gain access to thoughtful teachings, a comprehensive participant manual, and personalized guidance—both in crafting and sharing your own story, and in meaningfully engaging with the stories of others.
Story groups offer many of the benefits of therapy at a lower cost and often with more relational impact.
We charge $960 per 12 week session for both online and in-person groups. We currently don’t offer scholarships.
Our pricing is set with care. It reflects the expertise behind what we offer and encourages meaningful commitment from those who join. We believe this combination leads to the best possible outcomes.
Feel free to email any additional questions to contact@discoveringyoustorygroup.com