PART 2
Personal Stories and the Charter of Storytelling Rights
About this session
This session explores the importance of personal stories in the lives of people with PMLD.
We'll think about how stories help people feel seen, heard and included.
We will introduce the Charter of Storytelling Rights, as a way to support ethical and respectful storytelling and discuss Story Values.
We will discuss Storysharing and ways of supporting someone to tell their story however they are able.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training session, participants can expect to:
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​Recognise the value of personal stories in the lives of people with PMLD - how stories help people with PMLD express who they are, connect with others and feel valued
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Understand the Charter of Storytelling Rights and its significance
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Reflect on issues of consent, ownership and voice when sharing stories with or about others
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Explore practical ways to support ethical storytelling - simple, practical ideas for helping people with PMLD be part of the storytelling process (selecting sensory items, choice making, preferences)