Restorative Storytelling Book#3: 

Coherent Container

“David is an incredibly gifted storyteller and guide, with the power to impart that capacity to others. As a national keynote and trainer, David’s advice has been invaluable as I speak to, connect with and guide different audiences on a journey. If you’re looking to weave a better narrative, connect with the audience in a genuine way, and find your golden thread, David can help you get there!“

Nick Kittle, Award-winning civic innovator and best-selling author

The Container clarifies the rules of the story

This is the most overlooked part of the storytelling process, but the foundation of your story's effectiveness. Neither the quality of the content nor the skill of the telling matter if the listener isn't listening. The rules are what connect the teller to the listener.

• A collection of essays on setting intentions for your story
• A series of worksheet to help you contain and "re-contain"
• A series of graphics which position the container with the other Restorative Storytelling tools.

“As a writer who speaks a lot at schools, I found that I was instinctively using some of the storytelling techniques David teaches. But what he does so well is break down the process, explaining each step with examples and exercises. I suddenly saw so many ways to improve my presentations - and it really did feel like tapping into a power I didn't realize I had.”

Steve Shienkin, Best selling and award winning author. Newberry and National Book award finalist

“This work is transformative! I was surprised by the action plan recommendations; turns out they were in total alignment with what I was seeking and needing. Thank you!.”

Rebecca Taylor, therapist, educator, and researcher