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.
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Self-Paced Training
Certificate Available Upon Completion