Understanding the unconscious life of groups through story and reflection
“Words can be strong medicine. Stories can touch our hearts and souls; they can point the way to healing and transformation.”
— Terri Windling
Our lives are lived through stories.
In clinical and organisational settings, we often encounter moments where something feels difficult to name. Conversations circle. Effort increases. And yet clarity does not follow.
This workshop offers a way of approaching those moments.
About the session
Fairy tales and myths provide a unique way of thinking about human experience.
They operate on multiple levels at once:
- conscious and unconscious
- individual and relational
- personal and cultural
Rather than offering fixed interpretations, they allow us to remain with complexity. Particularly in situations where meaning has become difficult to hold.
In this session, we will use story as a way of exploring:
- what happens when thinking becomes constrained
- how groups and relationships shape meaning
- and how symbolic thinking can reopen space for reflection
What the session will cover
- The psychological and psychotherapeutic relevance of story and fairy tales
- An introduction to archetypal themes and imagery
- How stories can illuminate experiences of pressure, stuckness, and change
- A simple framework for using story as a reflective and clinical resource
The session will include a guided exploration of a fairy tale, alongside space for reflection and discussion.
Who this is for
This session is particularly suited to:
- psychologists
- psychotherapists
- counsellors
- and other professionals working in complex relational settings
You do not need prior knowledge of fairy tales or symbolic work.
Format
- 90-minute live session (online)
- Includes teaching, story, and reflective discussion
- A recording of the lecture component will be available for up to 3 months following the session
A note on the wider work
This workshop acts as an introduction.
For those who wish to continue, there are further opportunities to explore this way of thinking in more depth through themed workshops and ongoing reflective groups.
Further information
If you would like to hear about future events or groups, you are welcome to join the mailing list:
Understanding the unconscious life of groups through story and reflection
“Words can be strong medicine. Stories can touch our hearts and souls; they can point the way to healing and transformation.”
— Terri Windling
Our lives are lived through stories.
In clinical and organisational settings, we often encounter moments where something feels difficult to name. Conversations circle. Effort increases. And yet clarity does not follow.
This workshop offers a way of approaching those moments.
About the session
Fairy tales and myths provide a unique way of thinking about human experience.
They operate on multiple levels at once:
- conscious and unconscious
- individual and relational
- personal and cultural
Rather than offering fixed interpretations, they allow us to remain with complexity. Particularly in situations where meaning has become difficult to hold.
In this session, we will use story as a way of exploring:
- what happens when thinking becomes constrained
- how groups and relationships shape meaning
- and how symbolic thinking can reopen space for reflection
What the session will cover
- The psychological and psychotherapeutic relevance of story and fairy tales
- An introduction to archetypal themes and imagery
- How stories can illuminate experiences of pressure, stuckness, and change
- A simple framework for using story as a reflective and clinical resource
The session will include a guided exploration of a fairy tale, alongside space for reflection and discussion.
Who this is for
This session is particularly suited to:
- psychologists
- psychotherapists
- counsellors
- and other professionals working in complex relational settings
You do not need prior knowledge of fairy tales or symbolic work.
Format
- 90-minute live session (online)
- Includes teaching, story, and reflective discussion
- A recording of the lecture component will be available for up to 3 months following the session
A note on the wider work
This workshop acts as an introduction.
For those who wish to continue, there are further opportunities to explore this way of thinking in more depth through themed workshops and ongoing reflective groups.
Further information
If you would like to hear about future events or groups, you are welcome to join the mailing list:
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