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They help conquer nerves and make people aware that everyone has a story to tell. The first three activities below are ice breakers and a way for the group to start to get to know one another. Once the confidence of the group has developed, then the word can be introduced more. The word ‘game’ should be used with caution at the start of the storytelling circle, as some participants can feel intimidated, threatened or just turned off by the idea of playing games.
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The Storytelling Circle introduces story games which help break the ice for any new group and allow people to get to know each other.
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An important part of any workshop is ensuring all participants are happy to share stories with others.