People often feel anxious when asked to choose ‘one’ story to tell. Usually, this is because they are afraid this ONE video will be seen as their all-defining identity. I like to look at the process as a conversation starter (internal AND external). Sharing a digital story has the potential to create another story and…
When is a Storyteller saying ‘no’ to sharing their story a measure of success?
Trust is the very first foundation to any storytelling project. One way I foster a trusting relationship with a storyteller is through transparency and autonomy over what will happen to their digital story and who will be able to view it. Organisations I work with share this commitment to the Storyteller’s empowering experience and…
Narrative Therapy Approach
Okay, I confess: I am a bit in love with the narrative therapy approach to engaging with people and their communities. “Narrative therapy seeks to be a respectful, non-blaming approach to counselling and community work, which centres people as the experts in their own lives. It views problems as separate from people and assumes people…
Homeshare
Graham Hambleton, Director of Disability ACT recently told me a story of a friend who asked him “So, what does an “inclusive” community look like?” to which Graham gave the wonderful reply “Walk out your front door and look down your street. That’s what an inclusive community looks like”. Community Connections have launched a program…
Refugee Week 2013
Wow! That what an informative, emotional and jam packed Refugee Week that was! Wonderful to have my two girls with me for the Companion House Soccer Tournament and the Walk Together march and concert. They embody such compassion and common sense at ages 7&10 (yes I am a proud Mum indeed). Well done to all…
UNHCR ROC 2011 Newsletter Article by Jennifer Thompson
Broader-Community Engagement as a refugee protection tool can be achieved by reviewing and combining public attitudes, public policy, community education on refugee issues, conflict resolution methodology and the Head, Heart & Hands trialectic.
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