storywork

groups

Gather.

Listen.

Discover what your story is telling you.

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how groups work

We host both virtual and in-person gatherings, each facilitated by a trained Storywork Guide. Sessions blend guided reflection, discussion, and story-based exercises that invite participants to:

  • Engage the formative stories of their past

  • Recognize patterns that shape the present

  • Cultivate practices of awareness, compassion, and renewal

Group sizes are intentionally small to preserve safety and connection. Whether you join from your home or in a shared room, you’ll be welcomed into a thoughtful, guided process that honors your pace and privacy.

Story Work Group (Virtual Cohort)

Dates: January 22 – March 5

Format: 7-week virtual group

Group Size: Limited to 6 participants

Cost: $600 (payment plans available)

Facilitator: Hilarie Rhea

Schedule: Thursday evenings

  • Opening Session: 5:30–8:00 PM CST

  • Remaining Sessions: 6:00–8:00 PM CST

This group offers a guided journey into one significant story of childhood harm. Participants will write and engage their story twice over the course of the program, while also entering into the stories of others in the group. Each session includes facilitated conversation and brief introductory teaching to support the work.

upcoming groups.

Men’s In-Person Story Work Intensive

Dates: January 29 – February 1

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Format: 4-day in-person intensive

Group Size: Limited to 6 participants

Cost: $3,250 (air travel not included; payment plans available)

Facilitators: Sutton Shults and David Dodd

This immersive men’s intensive takes place on a comfortable, amenity-rich property in Birmingham. Travel to and from the airport is provided, along with lodging, meals, story-work materials, and guided teaching throughout the experience. Participants arrive Thursday and depart Sunday.

Unwanted behavior doesn’t have the final word

— it’s often a signal pointing to deeper stories that need care. By exploring these stories with honesty and compassion, you can reclaim integrity, heal shame, and begin writing a narrative marked by freedom and renewal.

Am I Ready for Narrative-Focused Care?

Choosing to explore your story is a courageous step. Narrative-focused care isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about looking deeper, uncovering the “why” behind unwanted patterns, and discovering a path toward wholeness.

Here are some signs you may be ready to begin this journey:

  • You find yourself wondering, “Why do I keep repeating this?” or “Where did these patterns begin?” You’re open to exploring the deeper layers, not just stopping behavior.

  • Looking at your story can bring up painful memories or emotions. You don’t have to have it all figured out — just a willingness to step in, even if it feels hard.

  • While everyone has struggles, you’re not in the middle of a major crisis that would make story work overwhelming. You’re able to stay present, talk about hard things, and recover after emotional moments.

  • You sense that the goal isn’t just about “stopping” something — it’s about living with greater freedom, integrity, and connection.

  • Narrative care happens in a safe, supportive space. If you’re ready to take small steps toward honesty and trust, you’ll find the process much more meaningful.

  • Even if it’s messy or incomplete, you can share your thoughts, feelings, and memories. That openness helps uncover the stories that shape your life.