In the past storytellers
had an important role in the society. Stories
like myths and folktales depicted the deep mysteries
of life, they concolded and gave hope in difficult
times.
Trough music, stories
ands symbols from myths and folktales, you can
discover new ways of thinking about yourself.
I will show you how stories can raise inspiration,
courage and creativity in your professional
and everyday life.
Some
lectures;
The Heart of Courage: Storytelling as comfort
and possibility.
The Song of Silence: Crisis as an oppertunity
to growth.
The Ash lad and Peer Gynt: The difference between
creativity and fantasy.
Workshops;
The Hero`s Challenge: Digging out gold from
inner darkness.
Finding the Treasure: The road to selfknowledge.
The mosaic of the organization: Where parts
become whole.
Storytelling;
Stories, myths and fairytales from Norway and
other countries in combination with music
Hilde Johanne Aafoss works as a therapist and
storyteller. She has an BA in Psychology from
the universities of Trondheim, Bergen and Oslo
in Norway. Her final paper in psychology was
about symbols and existential themes and creativity
in folktales. Her work as a therapist and storyteller
focus mainly on adults, but she has also worked
with children and youths in several institutions.
She gives lectures,
performances and workshops using stories in
combination with psychological themes. She plays
viola and uses music with stories in her lectures
and performances.
Lectures, stories
and workshops are relevant to all groups and
organizations.
