Myth, Imagination & the Language of Childhood

A reflective and psychologically rich training exploring why storytelling matters so deeply within early childhood.

This course moves beyond literacy objectives and explores storytelling as:

• emotional rehearsal,

• symbolic language,

• nervous system regulation,

• imagination development,

• identity formation,

• and one of humanity’s oldest relational tools.

Practitioners will explore:

• why children psychologically participate in stories,

• why repetition matters,

• myth, fairy tales and archetypes,

• storytelling and emotional development,

• oral storytelling techniques,

• story-led provision,

• small world storytelling,

• and creating story-rich environments.

Grounded in:

• developmental psychology,

• attachment theory,

• depth psychology,

• mythic storytelling,

• and emotionally responsive early years practice.

Designed for:

• Early Years Practitioners

• Nursery Staff

• Teachers

• Childminders

• SEN Practitioners

• Parents interested in emotionally rich storytelling

Includes:

• 8 training modules

• Reflection tasks throughout

• Printable PDF workbook

• Certificate submission opportunity

Stories are not simply entertainment. They are symbolic maps helping children rehearse being human.

Digital Download PDF Self-Paced Training Certificate Available Upon Completion