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Storywork

Presence & compassion

Explore care through attention and dependable action.

Explore the concept

Care can be visible in a small detail or sustained support. A story may help learners see that there is no single perfect phrase for another person’s difficulty. Ask what support is wanted and what a person can actually provide. With stories involving trauma or loss, select details carefully and keep reflection about personal experience optional.

A practice to try

Identify a small, dependable action a character could offer without needing to solve everything.

Explore it in the book

Companion guidance by Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever. Consult the book alongside these resources; activities and summaries do not replace the complete book.