PLUS ME: Bringing Stories To Life
Help your students build confidence by unlocking the power of their personal story—starting with your own.
Experience a two-day immersive training at our Storytelling Center in Highland Park, CA (Greater Los Angeles area), to learn the approach that has helped over 200,000 students tell their stories and build confidence to pursue their college, career, and life goals.
Spots are limited and scholarships are available.
TRAINING DATES
November 12-13, 2025 (Wed+Thu)
January 7-8, 2026 (Wed+Thu)
April 8-9, 2026 (Wed+Thu)
Why this training matters
Every young person has a story that matters.
But many students struggle to recognize the value of their experiences—or to express them in a way that builds connection and confidence.
Without this foundation, they often feel isolated, unmotivated, and uncertain about their future.
*Sources: National Library of Medicine (2022); LAOYC (2023); EAB (2023)
We can change that.
Facilitators using the PLUS ME approach begin each workshop by sharing their own story—modeling courage and vulnerability to open the door for students to do the same.
After a PLUS ME workshop, students report the following:
Now, you can learn the approach and help the youth you serve feel more connected, more motivated, and more prepared for what comes next.
get started in just 3 steps
STEP 1
Register today for a session
STEP 2
Attend the training and connect with your cohort
STEP 3
Apply the approach with the youth you serve
Over two days, you will:
Reconnect with your own story and build community with your cohort
Learn a proven framework to strengthen rapport with your students from day one
Leave with the tools to make storytelling a lasting part of your work
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Teachers + school leaders
College + career counselors
Nonprofit professionals
Youth service workers
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12 hours of professional development
A My Story Matters Journal to keep and use
A supportive cohort of peers to share stories and insights
Lunch each day
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You will receive a handbook to support bringing this work to your students that fits your needs, whether it is:
Leading a five-hour series
Embedding prompts throughout a semester
Integrating questions into daily engagement
Journals will be available at a bulk discount to support direct implementation in the school year ahead.
You will also be among the first to learn about future trainings to deepen your practice.
TRAINING DATES
November 12-13, 2025 (Wed+Thu)
January 7-8, 2026 (Wed+Thu)
April 8-9, 2026 (Wed+Thu)
Time: 10AM – 4PM daily
Location: PLUS ME Storytelling Center — Highland Park, Los Angeles
Registration Fee: $1,500 per participant
NEED SUPPORT?
We are offering a limited number of scholarships.
If selected, we will follow up with next steps for your reduced registration fee.
WHAT EDUCATORS HAVE TO SAY
WHAT STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY
“It opened my mind and heart to be able to tell my story.”
“I learned that we tell stories to connect with others and to feel less alone.”
“This helped me write my story for the future.”
FAQ
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Too many students reach high-stakes moments—college essays, job interviews, life after graduation—without the tools to tell their own story.
A student’s confidence starts with knowing their story matters: this experience helps you model that truth so your students can live it. -
No previous facilitation experience is required. This experience is about deepening your own reflection and connection to storytelling.
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Absolutely! Whether you work in a school, nonprofit, or community-based setting—if you support youth, this is for you.
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This experience takes place at our Storytelling Center in Highland Park. We encourage you to look for hotel accommodations in nearby areas such as Glendale, Pasadena, or Downtown LA. Lunch will be provided each day.
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You will:
Receive a handbook to guide implementation in your setting
Have access to discounted My Story Matters Journals to bring the experience to life
Be the first to learn about future trainings to deepen your skills
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Just yourself. We will provide all materials and lunch each day.