The Moon in the Well

A professional storyteller since 1978, Erica uses wisdom tales from many cultures to spark insight, evoke dialogue, build group cohesion, affirm character, and inspire change. She has created storytelling programs for hospitals and residential treatment programs for "at risk" youth. She coaches teachers, environmentalists, health educators, and counselors in the art of storytelling for use in the classroom and clinic, and in home hospice programs. Erica is a frequent presenter at Antioch University, Seattle, and has taught at Esalen Institute in California. She has been the story weaver for The National Education Association and has given presentations for The Physicians for the Humanities in Medicine, The Women's Communication Centre in London, The National Storytelling Conference, The Washington State Conference on Death and Mourning, and The Washington State Conference on Storytelling as Prevention.