Where story is held, presence is offered and healing begins.

What is Story Work?

We have all experienced pain, betrayal, and trauma. These stories of heartache shape us and shape how we perceive and interact with God, ourselves, and with the world around us. The Allender Center philosophy of Story Work is rooted in the belief that “our stories are best understood and healed when we share them with others.” 

Story Work is the practice of writing down a particular story from between the ages of 4-18 years old and reading that story to a Coach one-on-one or to a group with a trained Story Work Facilitator. The goal is to create an environment of with-ness, honor, and safety in order to explore themes in your story in a way that cultivates healing and restoration.

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Why Story Work? 

At the heart of this work is the belief that our stories matter—and that healing begins when they are safely explored, honored, and held with care. Trained in Narrative-Focused Trauma Care through the Allender Center, I offer one-on-one and group Story Work coaching that creates space for people to engage the harm, grief, betrayal, and complexity in their lives. This is a space of with-ness meant to lead towards a greater understanding of how your story shapes the way you relate to yourself, to others, and to God.

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