Sensory Story Gathering with Madeleine St. John
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In This Episode
Imagine if story gathering wasn't just about words on a page or voice-to-voice.
What if we could capture narratives through the stroke of a paintbrush, the sculpting of clay, or the graceful movements of dance?
In this fascinating episode, we dive into this very realm with Madeleine St. John, whose vocation spans from nonprofit communications, philanthropy, community engagement, and expressive arts therapy.
Madeleine introduces us to the forward-thinking concept of sensory story gathering, where all our senses come into play to share and understand human experiences. She shares practical insights on how organizations can incorporate art, movement, and other creative techniques to uncover richer, more nuanced narratives.
Multisensory storytelling is a powerful alternative way for nonprofits to connect with communities, especially those who've faced trauma or struggle with traditional forms of expression.
We explore how this multisensory approach allows story owners to share on their own terms.
About Madeleine St. John
Madeleine’s vocation spans nonprofit communications, philanthropy, community engagement, and expressive arts therapy. She’ll be guiding us through Integrating the Senses into your Storytelling Process—from collection to self-care to community care to the share.
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