Workshop Offers Training on Strategic Storytelling to Inform Policy and Practice

Individuals interested in learning how to effectively communicate their personal experiences to inform public policy and service delivery are invited to attend the “Unlock the Power of Your Story: Strategic Sharing Training Workshop.”

The workshop will take place Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Hotel Stoney Creek in Broken Arrow and Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Halo Project Training Center in Oklahoma City. Both sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sponsored by the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, Casey Family Programs and the Children’s Trust Fund Alliance, this training is designed for individuals who want to use their experiences to support improvements in systems serving children and families.

Strategic Sharing is a structured method of communicating personal experiences in a purposeful, focused and relevant way to policy or program improvement. The workshop trains participants to share their stories in a manner that enhances their credibility while preserving their privacy and well-being.

Topics include identifying appropriate content, communicating effectively with various audiences and understanding the potential positive and negative impacts of sharing personal experiences in public or professional settings.

Participants will:

• Learn the definition and objectives of Strategic Sharing.
• Review examples of effective storytelling and identify best practices.
• Gain an understanding of how to strengthen credibility when presenting personal information.
• Examine the potential benefits and risks of sharing lived experiences.
• Receive instruction on ways to reduce personal risk when sharing publicly.
• Develop a draft of their personal story.
• Participate in story-sharing exercises and receive peer feedback.

The training is offered in a classroom setting that prioritizes a professional and constructive learning experience.

Tulsa Area
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hotel Stoney Creek
200 W. Albany St.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Oklahoma City Area
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Halo Project Training Center
3439 Broadway Extension
Oklahoma City, OK 73114

For more information about the “Unlock the Power of Your Story: Strategic Sharing Training Workshop” or to inquire about registration, contact Isabel Rodriguez, OCCY Community Planner, at isabel.rodriguez@occy.ok.gov.

Register now by clicking here.