Editor's Note from Michael Williams: Co-editor Michael Williams invites you to become better acquainted with Sydney Solis and her StoryTime Yoga for Kids. Dubbed the "Queen of Bohemia" Sydney is an entrancing storyteller as well as an experienced yoga instructor. She's been weaving story and yoga together for kids for ten years, but whether you're a parent or want to find a gentle way into yoga (and story) join Sydney and the kids for an imaginative and creative workout. Learn more at www.storytimeyogaforkids.com.
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Editor's Note from Michael Williams: Parent to Child and Therapy Associates is a therapy studio located in Center City, Philadelphia. With emphasis on art and music therapies, it helps children with anxiety, depression and other kinds of mental issues. Temple University student Steven Yuan reports on October 6, 2012 during its special opening hours collaborated with Philadelphia Open Studio Tour (POST) project.
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by Edward Tick, PhD
 Guilt, shame, slaughter without purpose, alienation from homeland and life itself—this was the legacy that Günter passed on to his son Walt from his World War II combat service in Hitler’s Wehrmacht. Walt, “the only child born in freedom,” was born in the United States shortly after his parents emigrated here from Germany...
Editor's Note from Michael Williams: A short time ago, the Soldier's Heart organization was one of our featured charities. Their founder, Ed Tick, Ph.D., has worked with war veterans or “warriors” for more than 30 years. His article tells of the importance of encouraging warriors to share their stories to enable healing from the trauma of war and from associated illnesses such as PTSD.
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Editor's Note from Michael Williams: "Personal storytelling has become very popular for professionals as a way to connect with their audience, fan base, and customers. Many of us know the story of how Steve Jobs dropped out of college and was ousted by his own company. Business leaders like to tell the tale of how they overcame obstacles to become the successes they are. But you don't have to be the head of a Fortune 500 corporation to do so. You don't have to have a rags-to-riches scenario or even have crossed the finish line yet. Everyone has a story, and inspiration can be found in the smallest things, in any industry, in every walk of life.
People in transition are probably the most likely group to benefit from the therapeutic effects of storytelling. Divorce and unemployment are just two of the major life changes that can trigger someone to look for answers, and -- as cliché as it sounds -- the truth can usually be found within." ~Johannah Warren, Founder of Saint Columba Press and StoryMafia.com
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by Cheri Baker
 Appreciative Inquiry is a consulting methodology or philosophy which states that powerful change can arise from a focus on what is already working well in organizations. Rather than the old problem solving approach of fixing what is broken, AI tells us to focus on what is strongest, and then translate those strengths into action...
Editor's Note: In this article, consultant Cheri Baker shares her experience of using Appreciative Inquiry and storytelling to transform and empower a business team.
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by Michael Williams, PhD,
Co-Editor of Therapeutic Storytelling
 I'm looking for stories . . . from you.
So over the next few weeks, I'm inviting you to share a story of a time when you experienced someone's compassion...
Editor's Note from Michael Williams: Co-editor Michael Williams invites you to share your story. This month he's seeking your stories on compassion. Read on.
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by Mark D. Hyde
 In a brief encounter with a total stranger, I finally realized an insight that has taken me years to grasp. In a world where we long for everything new, bright, and shiny, I had come to be OK with, embrace, and even appreciated the dents, dings, and damage that life inevitably brought my way...
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Stories are the age-old way in which we pass on news, ideas, gossip - but they can also be used to promote action and change...
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by Michael Williams, PhD,
Co-Editor of Therapeutic Storytelling
The role of the audience is primary to the storytelling performance. Without someone to listen where would the storyteller be? A story needs sharing with another pair of ears, a willing heart and mind. Treat your audience with respect and they will reciprocate ensuring an enjoyable storytelling performance for everyone...
Editor's Note from Michael Williams: Co-editor Michael Williams begins a series of articles entitled the "ABCs of Storytelling" offering his expertise as a story coach and narrative consultant. These articles include tips, techniques and reflections on the art of storytelling.
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Editor's Note from Michael Williams: Editor's Note from Michael Williams: English storyteller Hugh Lupton tells the mythical tale of Zeus and his wife Hera and wonders, "Who takes the most pleasure from the act of love?" Listen and discover what happens when one man betrays the secret of love.
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by Ted Kuntz
The people of the Hopi First Nations understood the power of stories. They had a strong oral tradition and used storytelling as the means to transfer wisdom from one generation to the next.
Carefully embedded within each story were the values, skills and knowledge the elders deemed necessary to navigate the challenges of life successfully...
Editor's Note from Michael Williams: This article was first published in Ted Kuntz's newsletter "Peace Begins With Me" (March 2013). We hope you enjoy it and will be inspired to read more about Ted's peace education work and interest in story.
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Since 2002, Israeli-born storyteller Noa Baum has performed “A Land Twice Promised,” a one-woman show based on her dialogue with a Palestinian woman also living in the United States. The piece weaves together both the women’s and their mothers’ memories of war and occupation. Baum’s work illuminates the complex and contradictory history and emotions that surround Jerusalem for Israelis and Palestinians alike...
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