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Storytelling and its transformative impact in the Philippines
Author(s) -
Fuertes Al
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
conflict resolution quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.323
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 1541-1508
pISSN - 1536-5581
DOI - 10.1002/crq.21043
Subject(s) - storytelling , transformative learning , constructive , consciousness , action (physics) , psychological resilience , narrative , sociology , energy (signal processing) , plan (archaeology) , psychology , process (computing) , social psychology , history , art , pedagogy , computer science , mathematics , archaeology , quantum mechanics , neuroscience , operating system , statistics , physics , literature
Storytelling is an effective tool in transforming the negative energy of trauma into something constructive, especially in settings where oral tradition remains strong. The entire process of storytelling, as this article suggests, can bring the whole community to a consciousness of history with a strong appreciation of their individual and societal resilience. The experience of telling stories enables a community to plan and implement the course of action that people want to undertake, and further affirms their being active participants in social healing and community building.