Fayetteville, New York

(312) 884-1818

jimbrule@gmail.com

https://TransformationalStorytelling.org/

Jim Brulé is a transformational storyteller, death doula, teacher, and mentor with a diverse background: he has advanced degrees in clinical psychology and artificial intelligence. His online school - Transformational Storytelling – trains spiritual storytellers from multiple traditions to tell stories that inspire healing and spiritual growth. It has been operating for seven years and is accredited by the National Storytelling Network; his faculty and students come from around the world.

You can find out more about his upcoming programs here: https://transformationalstorytelling.org/events/

He offers a series of classes and workshops on storytelling focusing on multi-cultural wisdom as well as facing end-of-life and grief. His offerings include online and in-person classes, and residential retreats. His program with a storyteller in Spain -- “A Taste of Storytelling for Dying and Living” -- is entering its second year. It examines four central topics revolving around end-of-life issues over a 24-week program. This program accompanies storytellers, caregivers, hospice workers, and others through this journey with stories, songs, music, dialogue, and other creative activities.

Jim is a member of the Board of Directors for Northeast Storytelling (President 2019, 2023) and the Healing Story Alliance. He is a former member of the Board of Artists Standing Strong Together.

Audiences: Families, Adults

Genres: Folktales, Faith-based Stories

Performance Fee: $350

Workshop Fee: Varies

Travel: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT, Out of Region