The Evolving Story of You: Using the Power of Story to Improve Mental Health

1. Intro Part One

(Optional) Intro Part Two

2. Intro Part Three

3. Purpose

4. Definitions Mental Health

Definitions Storytelling

1. Basic Story Elements

2. Third Person/Distancing Narrative

4. beginning, middle and end

5. Theme

6. So what are three domains to use story in your daily life to improve your mental health?

7. Intra-personal Examples of Storytelling

8. Intrapersonal Practice Exercise: Writing

9. Inter personal Uses of Storytelling Part One

10. Inter personal Uses of Storytelling Part 2

11. Interpersonal Practice: 2 minutes

12. 3. Family-Unchosen and Chosen/Circle of Caring/ Community (with others)

5. Part 2: Definitions Mental Health

13a. Family Story: Uncle Stanley

13b. Family Story Option 2: Oma