Life Story Circle at The Well

Not everyone gets to tell their story. You do.
Welcome to the Life Story Circle.

The Life Story Circle is a safe, sacred space to share the life you’ve experienced—without interruption, judgment, or fixing—and experience the ripple effects of telling it.

The Unexpected Benefits

For those who share:

  • See themselves in new ways

  • Gain self-esteem and resilience

  • Rediscover hidden or forgotten passions and strengths

For those who listen:

  • Quiet the mind that wants to jump in or ask questions

  • Notice perspectives they wouldn’t encounter elsewhere

  • Reduce judgment and widen understanding

What Often Surprises Participants

  • A non-divisive space, deeply respectful of lived experiences

  • The ability to identify with people very different from themselves

  • Feeling less separate and more connected—to others, themselves, and the Divine

  • That telling their story matters—to them and to others

How It Works

Dates: Thursdays, March 19 – April 23 from 6:30-8:30 PM (6 weeks)
Group size: Four participants + facilitator (5 total) Participants sit on sofas and chairs
Sessions: 6 gatherings, 2 hours each (with a short bathroom break)
Cost: $149 (If this feels prohibitive, please reach out to us at info@thewellmentalandspiritualcare.org and we will work to make it affordable)

Week 1: Facilitator shares her life story to ease participants in
Weeks 2–5: One participant per week shares their life story - decided before each week
Week 6: Reflections and sharing

Storytelling in the Circle

As storyteller:

  • Share your story however it feels right

  • Use notes, bring props, read word-for-word, or come unprepared and just speak from the heart

  • Jump around, start in the middle, skip what feels tender, linger where it matters

As listener:

  • Listen fully without the need to reply

  • No fixing, no crosstalk

  • Witnessing is a gift—what happens in the circle stays in the circle

About The Facilitator

Dee Dee grew up camping in Yosemite, where evenings around the campfire naturally became story-sharing—comical, profound, heartbreaking, and sometimes life-changing. That is the spirit of the Life Story Circle.

An experienced facilitator and certified life coach, she creates environments where people feel safe, respected, and heard. She is passionate about the positive effects of shared personal stories. It’s what she calls magic. Welcome to the Life Story Circle!

Participation

Ideally, attend all six sessions—full participation makes the circle experience.
If you might miss one or two, email deedee@thewellmentalandspiritualcare.org to discuss options.

After enrollment, participants receive a welcome email with practical details.

Please fill out the form below to register for Life Story Circle at The Well.

You will receive confirmation via email shortly following your registration, in addition to an invoice for the full cost of the group. If you have need of financial assistance, please reach out to us at info@thewellmentalandspiritualcare.org and we’ll be glad to try to help.