HOW THE STORY CIRCLE PROCESS WORKS
 

The Story Circle is a formalized way of telling about one’s experiences. For each session, there is a topic, and everyone tells a story, based on his or her personal experience, that relates to the topic.

Simply put, the Story Circle is a small-group activity designed to engage people in sharing their life stories with others.

It is predominantly a group listening activity. Listening creates a time for group members to be profoundly present for each other.

 

To clarify what the Story Circle IS, we need to define what it is NOT.

• Story Circles is NOT a:
• Discussion group
• Support group
• Chance for participants to polish their speaking skills
• Platform for people to espouse their favorite cause

Story Circle Policies

• No more than 10 participants in a group
• There is a five-minute time limit for each speaker
• You may choose not to speak or to speak for less than five minutes if you so desire
• A timer is used as a general guide to help the group share their time equally
• Only one participant may speak at a time, and please, no interruptions, questions, comments, or advice giving
• The point of a Story Circle is for each person to tell his/her story, not to comment on what the other person has said.

Some previous Story Circle topics:

• Talk about something you have a passion for (children, work, risk, etc.)
• Tell us about a person who had a powerful influence on your life
• What does “Follow your bless” mean? Do you have examples?
• If money were not an issue, what would you be doing?

Join us.
You may refer to our calendar for Story Circle dates and topics.