Connecting Circles

Course Headline: The Living Waters of our Rivers 🌊

Course Title: Connecting Circles

Discover the Timeless Art of Storytelling for Psychological Well-being and Growth

Introduction: We are storytellers at heart, a species that has thrived on weaving tales and sharing experiences. Storytelling is not just an art form; it's a fundamental human necessity that shapes our identity and connects us with others. As ancient as the hills, this powerful medium of communication has now found a new chapter in the realm of counselling and therapy.

Course Description: Are you ready to embark on a journey through the enchanting world of myths, folktales, and fairy tales? "Connecting Circles: The Living Waters of our Rivers" is an innovative online course that leverages the timeless wisdom of these stories to promote psychological well-being and personal growth.

Through this course, you will:

• 📖 Explore Common Themes: Delve into the common themes found in myths and tales from three European countries, focusing on those connected to rivers and their surrounding communities.

• 🤝 Apply Narrative Therapy Models: Learn a model of counseling designed for disadvantaged groups, incorporating narrative therapy, art, and storytelling methods that draw from folktales and art therapy techniques.

• 🎨 Introduce Innovative Practical Tools: Gain access to an innovative practical tool that can be used in working with disadvantaged groups of people, providing help, empowerment, and therapy.

• 🌍 Cultural Awareness: Enhance your cultural awareness by gaining insights into European cultural heritage as it relates to the rich traditions surrounding rivers.

Course Details: This course is a collaborative effort of three organizations in Croatia, Italy, and Serbia, supported by the Erasmus+ program. It aims to offer an alternative, narrative approach to learning for helping professions, enabling them to effectively engage with diverse populations through the universal language of storytelling and mythology.

What You Will Learn:

• The psychological significance of storytelling in human development and well-being.
• How to apply narrative therapy techniques to support individuals and communities.
• Methods from art therapy that can be used alongside storytelling for therapeutic purposes.
• The cultural importance of rivers in European history and folklore.
• Strategies for using metaphors drawn from myths and fairy tales to facilitate personal growth and healing.

Who Should Enroll? This course is ideal for:

• Counselors, therapists, and mental health professionals seeking innovative methods for supporting clients.
• Educators interested in integrating cultural heritage into their teaching.
• Social workers looking to expand their toolkit with culturally sensitive approaches.
• Anyone passionate about the intersection of mythology, culture, and psychological well-being.

Enroll Now to Connect with Stories That Have Shaped Civilizations! 📖➡️🌊

Join us in this unique adventure that intertwines the wisdom of our ancestors with the needs of today's world, and learn how to harness the power of storytelling for transformative change. Let's dive into the living waters of our rivers together!