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Resources spotlight: Story Sharing Guidance

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Friday, 15 January 2010

This is the first of a regular website item focusing on key SRN resources.


Story Sharing Guidance
A guide to inform the process of sharing personal experiences related to mental health and recovery.

 

Most people agree that personal stories can be a great source of information, ideas and inspiration. But organisations and groups working with individuals to create personal narratives to use in their communications can find story sharing challenging.


Making sure that author and publisher share a common vision, deciding on an appropriate format, and safeguarding the wellbeing of the author, are amongst the issues that need careful thought to ensure things go smoothly.


srn story sharing guide 0209 - new logoStory Sharing Guidance was written for anyone interested in using personal narrative to communicate ideas about mental health and recovery. It will be particularly useful for publishers, facilitators, and people looking to share their personal experiences.


The guide discusses principles and process, and includes sections on planning, development, ‘going live’, and working with the media. Different formats are considered, including written narratives, speaking at events, and multimedia recordings.


Story Sharing Guidance is not intended to be a prescriptive list, but, instead, a sourcebook of ideas to help you plan a story sharing experience that meets the needs and expectations of everyone involved.


Story Sharing Guidance was published in 2009
Formats available: A4 booklet or pdf (24pp).


Tell us what you liked – or didn’t – about Story sharing guidance, and let us know if you have an idea for a new recovery resource, by contacting us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 0141 240 7790.


Related resources

Journeys of Recovery – a collection of 12 recovery stories
Formats available: A5 booklet, pdf, or podcast

Reflections on Recovery – personal stories from Lanarkshire
Formats available: DVD or watch on the website

A Journey of Hope – personal stories and reflections from professional workers in Perth
Formats available: DVD or watch on the website


SRN has produced, commissioned and collected a wide range of stories, reports, information booklets, discussion papers, films and audio recordings. All are intended to be used freely and distributed widely. Please encourage colleagues, friends and family to explore the resources section of our website, or download our publications list.

 
 
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