As adults, we all need safe spaces where we can pause and make sense of our life, to breathe, to rest and heal. Stories can provide such space for both the audience and the teller. This workshop aims to share ideas on how to construct these tales, reflecting from the experience of the presenter’s group, Rasa Tenang (Taste of Calm) online & onsite performances, and also the presenter’s experience of telling in a therapeutic setting. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to kickstart your own healing story, your own space to process life and promote healing.

About Gabriella Santoso:
Gabriella Santoso (Gaby) is a creative individual with diverse yet complementary backgrounds. She is an internationally certified mental health practitioner and coach, also a performing storyteller, vocalist, and author, specialising in fairy tales for grown-ups. She wishes to create artistic experiences, not solely for entertainment purposes, but also for supporting mental wellness. She believes that a story is a powerful medium for self-awareness and for processing life, which leads to healing. Gaby is currently based in Jakarta, Indonesia. You can reach her via Instagram @msgabriellasantoso or @rasa.tenang.