Welcome to Wisdom Tales
Elisa Davy Pearmain is a professional storyteller with over 20 years of experience telling in schools, libraries, churches and festivals around New England. She is the author of two award-winning books, Doorways to the Soul: 52 Wisdom Tales from around the World, and Once Upon a Time: Storytelling to Teach Character and Prevent Bullying. Elisa is a teacher of storytelling, and a licensed therapist, helping adults to hear their own stories in new ways for personal growth and healing. This site is packed with information about Elisa’s programs and resources and contains articles and stories and information on character development, bullying prevention, spiritual growth through story and much more. Enjoy!
Exciting News
Elisa's book Once Upon a Time: Storytelling to Teach Character and Prevent Bullying (2006) just won the Silver Medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards for 2009! See publications for more information.
Upcoming Workshops & Classes
Telling our Stories in New Ways: A Workshop on Self-Forgiveness
Are the stories you tell about yourself totally compassionate and forgiving? Most of us hold shame for aspects of ourselves, and even blame ourselves deep down for the wounding experiences we have had. Forgiveness work offers us an opportunity to look at and relate to our stories of wounding in new ways. It guides us to let go of shame, and to embrace all of who we are. It frees us from self-blame that we may not even realize we are carrying. In this experiential workshop, participants will explore through the medium of story the process of forgiving ourselves for being human. We will work with the metaphors of an old Celtic tale and with personal stories through telling and writing exercises. The storytelling is casual and no experience is necessary. Bring a journal and an open heart for self and others.
Preregistration required. Contact Elisa Pearmain elisa@wisdomtales.com or (781) 259-0492
Saturday, November 12, 1:00-5:30 p.m.
$60 early / $70 regular
Women's Well, Concord, MA
Elisa's podcast
"Forgiveness: The Heart of Healing" This podcast is an interview with myself and the host Eric Wolf. You can listen to it (#88 in the archives) and many other great storytellers anytime by going to www.artofstorytellingshow.com
Elisa in the News
Elisa brings anti-bullying message to students at Somerville school.
Universal Tales of Bullying – Storyteller Elisa Pearmain visited Glen Urquhart School to share folk tales that illuminate the topic of bullying. >>Read More
Recent Events:
I recently led a workshop for high school students in the Citizen Schools Alumni program. These young people speak at many functions to raise money and awareness for the Citizen Schools programs that help so many elementary and middle school students around the country. The goal of the workshop was to help them to articulate their experiences more effectively. Here is what the Alumni coordinator said about my workshop:
The workshop that Elisa led was fantastic. After a long week at school our students entered a bit tired, but over the course of two hours, our students left energized by their ability to tell a compelling story about their own life. The structure of the workshop was well planned and executed and met the needs ofour students. I saw shy students tell powerful stories. All of my students enjoyed going through the storytelling process and learning how they could articulate events in their life they cared about. I highly recommend Elisa and her workshops. I look forward to the next one. Dan Rosen – Alumni Services Coordinator – Citizen Schools Boston www.citizenschools.org
You can reach Elisa by phone at: (781) 259-0492
You can write to her at: PO Box 634, Lincoln, MA 01773
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