Scholarships

We want everyone to have a seat at our table, and we don't want current or historical economic oppression such as land theft and redlining to stand in anyone's way if they want to take our programs. Furthermore, we want to support and participate in the practice of making reparations for enslavement, genocide, and related issues. Anyone with a background or family history of economic marginalization from any of these causes is welcome to whatever degree of scholarship they feel is fair given their current life situation. Let us know what seems fair and just to you, and we will take your word for it.

2025 Programs

Winter Introduction to Narrative Therapy (online)

With Jill Freedman & Gene Combs
Date: Friday, February 7, 10am to 5pm (Central Standard Time)
This workshop, via Zoom, will offer participants an experience of the basic ideas and practices of narrative therapy. The focus will include the narrative metaphor, the post-structuralist worldview, non-pathologizing conversations, and the basics of helping people experience rich and meaningful stories about the possibilities for their lives.
The format will include discussion, demonstration and exercises.

Cost: Regular-$135, Student-$100

Level 1 Intensive (online)

With Jill Freedman and Gene Combs

Dates: May 2-4 and June 6-8 (two weekends, 24 hours total)

Time: Fridays 2pm-5pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm, Sundays 2pm-5pm

Tuition: regular rate, $650; student rate, $575.

We have designed this online program to immerse you in narrative ideas and give you hands-on experience with narrative ways of working. The format is informal and highly interactive, so you will have lots of chances to practice putting the ideas into action. In addition to exercises and supervised practice, Jill and Gene will demonstrate the work through videotape and live interviews.

Level 2 Intensive ( In Person)

With Jill Freedman and Gene Combs
Dates: August 6 - 10
Limited to 12 participants
Tuition: $750
Schedule: Doors open at 9:00am. We meet from 9:30am – 5:00pm with a 1 ½ hour lunch break. 
Location: 1212 1/2 Elmwood Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202. Street parking is readily available. 

We have designed this one week intensive training for people who have already attended a Level 1 intensive or its equivalent and would like to more richly develop their knowledge and skills of narrative therapy. Because we limit attendance to a small group, we can tailor this skill-building workshop to the interests and contexts of each group member. Because this intensive workshop is limited to 12 participants Jill and Gene can respond to the questions, interests and contexts of each group member.

Note: Participants must have attended a Level One intensive (or its equivalent) in order to attend this workshop. Contact us for more information about this intensive.

If you are interested in hearing from people who have participated in this training, please contact us and we can put you in touch.

Fall Introduction to Narrative Therapy (online)

With Jill Freedman & Gene Combs
Date: Friday, November 14, 10am to 5pm (Central Standard Time)
This workshop, via Zoom, will offer participants an experience of the basic ideas and practices of narrative therapy. The focus will include the narrative metaphor, the post-structuralist worldview, non-pathologizing conversations, and the basics of helping people experience rich and meaningful stories about the possibilities for their lives.
The format will include discussion, demonstration and exercises.

Cost: Regular-$135, Student-$100

2026 PROGRAMS

Year Long Program — Now In-Person!

Our year long program offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in narrative ideas and practice over the course of a year. You will explore narrative therapy and the worldview that supports it through discussion, carefully crafted practice activities, and interviews.

Dates: We will meet for three five-day, in-person sessions: January 22 – 26, June 18 – 22, and November 5 – 9. These will be supplemented with a two hour online session during each of the other months throughout the year.

To Apply: A $300 deposit—which will be refunded if you are not accepted—is due as part of the application process. This will count toward your tuition.

Tuition:
Regular: $2,500 USD
Student: $2,000 USD