HOW IT BEGINS In one week, we have been figuring out ways the time here will be spent—new palliative facilitators, more sessions for mothers, establishing ways to put the programs in place so they, through the people leading them, will continue, and refresh those who practice to grow. TSP/HOPE PROJECT AND TSP/CANSUPPORT To have started all of this with a giant inspiration and see it become an actual part of people's lives is, beyond overwhelming. A little taste of the heart becoming an ocean, and seeing the shining sea itself, reflected in the eyes of those we meet in the land of transformational self-care! [...]

HOW IT WORKS A trained Navajo TSP Facilitator dressed in a colorful "story coat" visits early childhood centers and pre-K-6 classrooms throughout the school year. The facilitator reads stories aloud, and introduces new vocabulary in Diné Bizaad, English and sign language. As the young listeners get restless, she leads them in fun, specially designed TSP exercises. The What's in a Story creative approach engages children deeply and invites curiosity, enthusiasm, interaction and self-reflection. QUOTES FROM WHAT'S IN A STORY TEACHERS "With my students, I was also engaged in the story and enjoyed the exercises..." "Loved the implementation of Navajo words and sign language..." "The [...]