Narativ’s “What Happened” methodology applied to E-mails
In an article featured on eFinancialCareers.com and written by Narativ’s own Chandlee Bryan, a veteran of many Narativ Workshops and Seminars, Narativ’s unique “What Happened” techniques are applied to an even more familiar experience, writing e-mails. To learn more about managing your e-mails better and to glimpse just one of the ways Narativ’s methodology can be applied to your everyday routine click on the link below to read her article.
Narativ and the International Transport Worker’s Federation: A Storytelling Project to Combat HIV/AIDS Stigma and Secrecy (2009)
Earlier this summer, ITF officially released a video documentary of the Storytelling Project led by Narativ founder Murray Nossel, PhD and assisted by Benaifer Bhadha, MA. The project was designed to teach Narativ’s unique storytelling methodology to 40 transport workers in Mombasa, Kenya in early 2009 and to encourage them to share their stories describing how HIV/AIDS has impacted their lives.
Click here to watch the video.
Click here and here to read about the project.
Narativ Founders Murray Nossel, PhD, and Paul Browde, MD on WBAI Cat Radio Cafe (May 3, 2010, 2-3pm)
Paul Browde and Murray Nossel, stars of the acclaimed unscripted theater piece, “Two Men Talking,” discuss new turns in their narrative; poet Kimiko Hahn on her new collection, “Toxic Flora”; and hip hop artist Baba Brinkman on his New York performances of “The Rap Guide to Evolution.” Hosted by Janet Coleman and David Dozer.
Broadcasting at WBAI/NY 99.5 FM
Streaming live at www.wbai.org
Archived at www.catradiocafe.com
Narativ develops intergenerational Storytelling Workshop for CUNY Middle Grades Initiative at Henry Street School (March 15, 2010)
Global storytelling company Narativ Inc. collaborated with CUNY’s Middle Grades Initiative (MGI) to foster community building and self-advocacy through personal storytelling in a new 3-workshop program at the Henry Street School for International Studies on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
The new program brought together six high school students, two of their teachers, and three Narativ trainers for three Saturday workshops. Each workshop focused on telling a different type of personal: stories about people who have influenced you; stories about moments of personal discovery; and stories about people and places in your everyday life.
Narativ founder Murray Nossel, PhD explains, “Our goal was to encourage students to connect with one another and their community through the timeless art of storytelling. Their stories were unique and powerful, and working side-by-side with their teachers created a strong synergy with their classroom work, extending the learning in between the weekly workshops.”
Founded in 1995, Narativ leads Personal Storytelling Workshops for individuals, businesses, schools, and community organizations around the globe.
Narativ announces formation of Advisory Board (March 10, 2010)
Global storytelling company Narativ Inc. recently named John Burt, Robert, Fitzpatrick, and Steven Miller to its Advisory Board.
John Burt has been involved in theater, community development, and expressive arts therapy for over 25 years. In 1995, he became the executive producer of the Children of War Theater and Film Project under the artistic direction of Obie Award director, Lawrence Sacharow of River Arts Repertory and with Academy Award winning documentary film director, Barbara Kopple. In 1999, John co-founded Cambodian Living Arts with Cambodian genocide survivor and Reebok Human Rights Award recipient Arn Chorn-Pond. The PBS and Emmy nominated documentary The Flute Player tells the story of this work with the master musicians of Cambodia. Under John’s leadership, Cambodian Living Arts commissioned the new Khmer rock opera, Where Elephants Weep, for which he served as executive producer. He produced three workshops of the piece in New York, and mounted review performances in Lowell, Massachusetts, one of the largest Cambodian communities in America, in 2007. John serves on the boards of Cambodian Living Arts, the Marion Institute, and Fresh Sound Foundation.
Robert Fitzpatrick has led diverse arts and educational projects. He served most recently as International Managing Director of Haunch Venison Gallery, responsible for creating a new exhibition space at Rockefeller Center and refining exhibitions in London, Berlin and Zurich, He currently serves as an independent consultant supporting innovative artists and arts and education organizations around the world. Voted one of Time Magazine’s 200 Americans most capable of assuming leadership in 1974, Bob has led a wide range of institutions through the dynamics of growth and change, serving as Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago; Dean of the School of Arts at Columbia University; President and CEO of EuroDisney; and President of California Institute of the Arts. He began his career teaching French language and literature at the University of Maine, served as an elected member of the Baltimore City Council, and subsequently served as an advisor on presidential and senatorial campaigns. He served as Vice President of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee and Director of the 1984 Olympic Arts Festival, a program that he continued at the request of Mayor Tom Bradley, creating the Los Angeles Festival in 1985. He has served as a trustee of the American Center Foundation, Cunningham Dance Foundation, PS1 Contemporary Art Center, American Hospital of Paris, American Film Institute, Bennington College, American Cinématèque, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Society, and the Craft and Folk Art Museum. He is a former member of the Tony Awards Nominating Committee.
Steven Miller has worked in the international television and publishing businesses for over 25 years with a focus on children’s education and media. During the 1990s, as Group Vice President of International Television and Licensing at Children’s Television Workshop, he oversaw television production, research, sales and licensing activities outside of the United States, with a particular focus on the Sesame Street brand, a business with an annual retail value of over $400 million. From 2001 until 2006, as Vice President for Business Development and Strategic Planning at Disney Publishing Worldwide, he was responsible for developing and implementing growth strategies for Disney’s global publishing business in over 75 countries, with an annual retail value of $1.8 billion. In 2007, he moved his base of operation to Europe and established an international media consulting business. Prior to joining Children’s Television Workshop, Miller was an intellectual property attorney in New York working first in the firms of Hale Russell and Gray and Silverman, Shulman and Slotnick and then as Associate General Counsel of WNET/Channel 13, the nation’s largest public television station. Steve has served on the boards of The Hetrick-Martin Institute, Lambda Legal Defense and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, East Coast.
Founded in 1995, Narativ leads Personal Storytelling Workshops for individuals, businesses, schools, and community organizations around the globe.
Narativ trains Princeton University students to lead High School Storytelling Workshops (March 1, 2010)
Narativ principals Murray Nossel, PhD, Jerome Deroy, and Carol Barash, PhD trained a team of Princeton undergraduates in the Narative Personal Storytelling Methodology, so they could serve as trainers in Narativ’s College Essay Writing Workshops for high school students in the New York area this summer.
The new Narativ trainers are Shamayne Cumberbatch ’12, Lieve Hendron ’12, Talia Kwartler ‘12, Zachary Kwartler ’11, Maya Reid ’12, Jillian Tijerina ’11, Ben White ‘10, and Jessica Yanofsky ’12.
The training included a full day immersion in Narativ’s proprietary methodology, as well as hands-on teaching exercises drawn from the Narativ College Essay Writing Workshops. The College Essay Writing Workshops teach high school students how to develop three specific types of personal essays, along with strategies for shaping personal stories into successful college application essays.
According to Carol Barash, PhD, a Princeton graduate alumnus and Narativ’s Director Educational Services, “Princeton students are very engaged in the local community, and many of them tutor local high school students. These students – performers, writers, and student leaders – will provide hands-on support in our high school workshops.”
Founded in 1995, Narativ leads Personal Storytelling Workshops for individuals, businesses, schools, and community organizations around the globe.
Narativ Launches London Workshops (November 15, 2009)
Narativ recently launched Personal Storytelling Workshops in London. Narativ founder Murray Nossel, PhD and CEO Jerome Deroy led the first London workshop with co-performers and corporate trainers Dan Milne and Jane Nash, who will be leading Narativ’s European training program from their London office.
The all-day workshops, which will be held monthly, lead participants through a proprietary methodology that uses personal storytelling to foster confidence and connection in personal and professional communications. Milne and Nash will also add the Narativ Personal Storytelling Methodology to the tools they use to foster corporate communications and performance enhancement.
Founded in 1995, Narativ leads Personal Storytelling Workshops for individuals, businesses, schools, and community organizations around the globe.
Narativ partners with College Now and Macaulay Honors College to pilot College Essay Writing Workshops (August 2009)
Working with College Now and Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York, Narativ Inc. piloted a new program for high school students. The program is designed to help students find their own unique stories and to shape those stories into powerful and authentic college admissions essays.
College Now and Macaulay Honors College helped Narativ to identify students who would benefit from the program, and the program was held at Macaulay Honors College.
According to Carol Barash, Director of Narativ’s Educational Division, “I had been helping students with their college admission essays for years, and was looking for a way to help kids unearth deeper, more meaningful stories. There was a logical fit with the Narativ methodology, which allows people to find and tell their own unique stories. Every student has his or her own story to tell. The Narativ methodology helps young people find those stories and tell them in their own voice.”
Founded in 1995, Narativ leads Personal Storytelling Workshops for individuals, businesses, schools, and community organizations around the globe.
