“The Story Circle Network is dedicated to helping women share the stories of their lives and to raising public awareness of the importance of women's personal histories.”
Activities
Story Circles carries out its mission through publications, a web site, classes, workshops, writing and reading circles, and woman-focused programs. Activities are designed to empower women to tell their stories, connect their stories with those of other women, and discover their own identities through the power of storytelling. The organization maintains a journal, trains individuals in facilitating local story circles, and conducts classes, workshops, retreats, and conferences in the Austin, TX area.
Relevant Project(s)
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Relevant Methodologies
A Story Circle is a group of women who come together to read, write, and celebrate the stories of their lives. A Circle may be made up of as few as two or three people, or as many as twenty. Typically, a Circle meets once a week, or perhaps twice a month. It may have a set number of meetings (say, 6, 8, or 10) or the schedule may be open-ended. The group may be facilitated by the organizer, or members may organize the group and take turns leading it. The Story Circle Network is actively encouraging women to establish Story Circles in their local communities.
Region
National
More Information
Story Circle Network
P.O. Box 500127
Austin, TX 78750-0127
512-454-9833 (phone)