Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about booking your first Storytelling Session and need more details? Explore our most frequently asked questions to kickstart your storytelling journey!
How long are the sessions?
Our sessions are structured in 60-minute increments to maximize engagement. We prioritize the immersive experience of participants and are committed to allowing ample time for engagement, while making sure that no one is overwhelmed in the process.
Can anyone participate?
Our programs are designed to be inclusive and engaging for a broad range of participants, offering a fun, immersive, and imaginative experience, including for individuals with diverse needs and abilities.
Creative Connected Storytelling is specifically designed to be adaptable and welcoming for those with alzheimer's, dementia and other conditions that can affect cognitive function.
Heirloom Stories are intended to capture the memories of you or your loved ones while they're still here to tell their story. This experience is also adaptable, and can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual.
How does this program adapt to different cognitive abilities?
Creative Connected Storytelling is a program specifically designed with individuals with dementia and other cognitive impairments in mind, yet it is an enriching experience that can be enjoyed by a wide range of participants. Expected outcomes will vary according to each participant's cognitive function. In a memory care setting, we aim to facilitate imaginative engagement, allowing participants to explore their creativity without concern for giving "wrong" answers, and to respond emotionally to the evolving narrative. We do not focus on what is "correct", rather we encourage everyone to contribute something to the story.
In settings where cognitive decline is less pronounced, such as Supportive Living or Independent Living accommodations, we anticipate participants will actively contribute to the storytelling by incorporating personal experiences, adding details, and relating to the narrative in a meaningful way. We encourage the participants to create a story that makes sense, uses the prompts in creative ways, and even engage in "acting" the story at times.
Our programs are designed to foster inclusion, enhance community cohesion among participants through shared experiences, and stimulate creative thinking. By encouraging imaginative play, we aim to help all participants reconnect with their inner child and experience the joy of creative expression.
What is the cost?
Creative Connected Storytelling 1:1 Sessions are $50.00 per session and include 60 minutes of intentional storytelling time. I also offer package deals if you prefer to book multiple sessions at a time.
Heirloom Stories are an investment that begin at $500.00. There is a $50.00 consultation fee for any clients who are interested in getting started, and we select the Heirloom package that is best suited to the outcome your looking for, whether that is a capture of life's most precious moments to a complete biography. Preserving your loved one's memories is an investment that you will never regret; once they are gone, their stories will last forever in an Heirloom Storybook.
How long does it take to receive my Story?
Creative Connected Storytelling results in a digitally provided (emailed) copy of your story within one week of the program date.
Heirloom Stories are a carefully curated book that will be provided to you within one month of the final storytelling session.
How do I pay for my Storytelling Sessions?
All programs are paid for upfront to secure your bookings. Creative Connected Storytelling programs are paid for upon booking and payment is due before the session takes place.
Heirloom Story packages require a 50% deposit to be paid at the time of selecting your package, and the remaining 50% is due before you receive your Heirloom Storybook.
Can Creative Connected Storytelling be for kids?
Absolutely! While Creative Connected Storytelling is often used with older adults, it’s just as powerful and impactful for children. Storytelling helps kids develop communication skills, creativity, empathy, and confidence. Through imaginative play, collaborative creation, and active listening, children learn to express themselves, connect with others, and explore the world around them.
Whether in classrooms, camps, or community programs, our adaptable approach engages young minds while building important social and emotional skills—making it a meaningful experience for all ages.

