Therapeutic Storytelling Adventures

Using the Hero’s Journey to Bring a Fresh Engagement with Children’s Favourite Movies and Books

Transform the Way You Work with Children Through the Power of Storytelling

Discover how to engage deeply with children and young people by harnessing the power of their favourite stories and movie characters. This workshop introduces an innovative, therapeutic approach using Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey to support emotional expression, personal growth, and meaning-making in therapy, education, and counselling.

What You Will Gain from This Workshop:

A deep understanding of how personal identity is shaped through chosen stories and characters.
Practical techniques to help clients find strength in heroic characters and their transformational journeys.
A clear framework for helping clients process difficulties and make meaning of their challenges.
Hands-on experience with the Hero’s Journey Map as a guide for navigating life’s struggles and triumphs.
Tools to externalise strong emotions in a safe and structured way.

Does This Sound Familiar?

You work with children or young clients who struggle to express their emotions and experiences.
Your clients feel stuck in their personal struggles, unable to see a way forward.
Traditional therapy approaches sometimes fall short in engaging and empowering young people.
You want a fresh, creative approach that speaks to children in a way that feels natural and safe.

If so, this workshop is for you!

The Solution: The Hero’s Journey as a Therapeutic Tool

By using stories that children already love, this approach creates a bridge between their inner world and the healing process.

This training will equip you with:

A structured framework to help children see their own journey through the lens of their favourite characters.
Experiential activities to practice using the Hero’s Journey Map in real-life sessions.
A strength-based perspective that encourages clients to celebrate growth and resilience.
Powerful questions and storytelling techniques to unlock insights, emotions, and transformation.
Bonus: Participants will receive practical tools, including narrative therapy techniques and Hero’s Journey Map worksheets to use immediately in their practice.

What you will learn:

Why personal storytelling is essential for identity and emotional growth.

How to help clients connect with strong characters and their transformations.

Techniques for using The Hero’s Journey Map in therapeutic and educational settings.

Tools for guiding children and young people to externalise emotions safely.

How to use after-story narrative questions to deepen engagement and insight.

You will also have the opportunity to have your questions answered.

Session 1: Friday 2nd May, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (WA Time)

Session 2: Friday 9th May, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (WA Time)

Friday, May 2nd

11:00AM - 1:00PM WA Time (Perth)
12:30PM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
1:00PM AEDT (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart)
3:00 PM NZT (Auckland)

Friday, May 9th

8:30AM - 10:30AM WA Time (Perth)
10:00AM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
10:30AM AEDT (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart)
12:30PM NZT (Auckland)

Live + Recording Available for 30 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this workshop for?

This training is ideal for therapists, counsellors, teachers, and professionals (including students in these areas) working with children and young people.

Do I need prior knowledge of the Hero’s Journey?

No prior knowledge is required! This workshop provides a step-by-step introduction to this framework. And even if you're a seasoned therapist with years of experience, you'll find fresh insights, tools, and perspectives that can deeply enrich your work.

Will I receive any materials?

Yes! You will receive worksheets, practical tools, and after-story narrative questions to implement in your practice immediately.

What if I can't attend live?

No worries! The sessions will be recorded and available for 30 days after the second session so you can watch at your convenience.

There is a team of us who would like to attend - is there a group discount?

Yes! For groups of 3 or more, we can definitely provide a group discount. Please email [email protected]

I am a student - is there a group discount?

Yes! For those who can prove they are current tertiary students, we do provide a discount. Please email [email protected] with a copy of your Student Identification.

Meet Your Presenter

Kim Billington

Kim Billington has worked with children, families and adults for over 30yrs in the fields of family violence, family separation, men’s behaviour change programs, bereavement, crisis telephone counselling and as a PACFA registered clinical supervisor, working with the Monash Masters of Counselling team.

Kim holds a B. Ed, Grad Cert in Narrative Therapy, M. Couns & a Masters in Narrative Therapy.

Kim’s theoretical special areas include Narrative Therapy and Somatic psychotherapy, Mindfulness and creative expressive arts work with The Hero’s Journey, Tree of Life and Sailboat of Life. https://kimbillington.com.au/

Kim is a trainer and presenter, delivering workshops for RAV, PACFA, Sydney Centre for Creative Change, PESI, Schools and NFPs tailored PD for staff. Kim also offers group and individual clinical supervision.