In STORYCATCHER, personal-writing pioneer Christina Baldwin explores the vital necessity of re-creating a sacred common ground for sharing stories. She presents storytelling as an innate skill readers can remember and practice, showing the power of story to connect life experiences so people can learn from one another.
Creative writing teachers, counsellors, educators and personal journal keepers: here is a wonderful tool for creative self-development and self-expression. A wide range of topics, comments, thought-provoking ideas and illustrations are suitable for application across a wide range of journaling styles. Published by Innovative Resources 2003, 32 laminated full-colour gate-folded cards, 75 x 300mm, polypropylene box, 44-page booklet guaranteed to get the creative juices flowing! Author: Deb Western, Illustrator: Sivan Debeljakovic. More info
Contents: Introduction Strengths-Based Practice The Positive Futures Program Adult Learning Principles SECTION 1: A Road Map for the Futures Planning Process SECTION 2 Speed Bumps and Roundabouts Module 2:1 Thinking about Change Module 2:2 Understanding Generational Differences Module 2:3 Generational Differences and Disability Issues from a Historical Perspective Module 2:4 Celebration of Caring Module 2:5 Exploring a Strengths Approach Module 2:6 Moving Towards Independence Module 2:7 Letting Go Module 2:8 Families Working Together in New Ways Module 2:9 Celebration - A Final Suggestion SECTION 3 Toolbox of Resources More info
Noticing and measuring change is an important principle of The Strengths Approach. Scaling is a skill for noticing and measuring change and The Scaling Kit is an easy to use tool. The Scaling Kit contains 10 different pads with tear off sheets with each pad featuring a simple sketch that represents a metaphor for change. These visual metaphors include such images as a temperature gauge, a water tank, a balance, a pathway, bathroom scales and a ladder. They can be used by individuals, organizations and community groups to measure... More info
