This RootsTech session, The Healing Power of Storytelling—Even Difficult Stories, covers what a reporter learned from interviewing strangers about hard experiences and why it was easier to gather their stories than you might think. You will be able to learn and apply these same principles to interviewing your family and reflecting on your own story.
00:00 - Introduction
03:33 - Real Stories and Connection
06:10 - Telling Both Happy and Hard Stories
08:26 - Healing is Different for Everyone
10:59 - Invite Others to Share
12:15 - Interviewing Others
15:14 - Conclusion
This presentation was part of RootsTech Connect 2021. Find hundreds of free family history classes, keynotes, and more. http://familysearch.me/RootsTech
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