The Art of Story Engagement
A Half-Day Online Training with Rachael Clinton Chen
Saturday, June 13
9am - 1pm PT
“I could never forgive myself. It was my fault.”
“I’ll never let someone hurt me like that again.”
“I just try not to go there.”
We hear words like these in the stories people share with us. They carry pain, protection, and, at times, a quiet sense of finality. So what do we do when we hear them?
In this live, online, half-day training led by Allender Center Lead Instructor Rachael Clinton Chen, you’ll explore how contempt can form as a response to unresolved harm, and how to stay present to both the pain and the humanity within a story.
This 4-hour session includes live teaching from Rachael, a viewing of a recorded story engagement, and a guided walkthrough of how she listened, discerned, and responded in real time. You will also have space to ask questions in an interactive Q&A time.
This is an invitation to stay present to the stories we often turn away from, and to see what becomes possible when they are met with care.
“I’ll never let someone hurt me like that again.”
“I just try not to go there.”
We hear words like these in the stories people share with us. They carry pain, protection, and, at times, a quiet sense of finality. So what do we do when we hear them?
In this live, online, half-day training led by Allender Center Lead Instructor Rachael Clinton Chen, you’ll explore how contempt can form as a response to unresolved harm, and how to stay present to both the pain and the humanity within a story.
This 4-hour session includes live teaching from Rachael, a viewing of a recorded story engagement, and a guided walkthrough of how she listened, discerned, and responded in real time. You will also have space to ask questions in an interactive Q&A time.
This is an invitation to stay present to the stories we often turn away from, and to see what becomes possible when they are met with care.
Join Both and Gain a Broader Perspective on Story Engagement
Each Art of Story Engagement session is designed to stand on its own, but together they form a two-part training experience.
Stories of Shame with Dr. Dan Allender on May 9 and
Stories of Contempt with Rachael Clinton Chen on June 13
Includes 8 total CEUs when you participate in both sessions.
Stories of Shame with Dr. Dan Allender on May 9 and
Stories of Contempt with Rachael Clinton Chen on June 13
Includes 8 total CEUs when you participate in both sessions.
Or, choose a single registration for The Art of Story Engagement with Rachael Clinton Chen on June 13:
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Scholarship
Scholarships are available: We offer a limited number of need-based $100 scholarships for participants facing financial challenges or systemic barriers. To determine your eligibility, please refer to this Green Bottle Sliding Scale graphic designed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk. If you identify most with the “Quarter-Full Bottle” category of the scale, you are eligible for the $100 scholarship. Simply select the Scholarship Registration rate above—no questions asked.
This is a live, interactive training, and we’d love for you to join us in real time. To participate in this session, you must register before 8:30 AM PT on Saturday, June 13, 2026, so we can begin on time together. Late registrations will not be accepted.
All participants will receive three months of access to the session recordings, available through August 30, 2026, so you can revisit the material on your own schedule.
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About Rachael Clinton Chen, MDiv
Rachael Clinton Chen is a formative voice in the movement toward healing from spiritual abuse.
She serves as a lead instructor for the Allender Center at The Seattle School and is co-host of the Allender Center Podcast with Dr. Dan Allender.
Rachael is a contemplative charismatic and unapologetic Jesus follower surrendered to the “do justice, love mercy, walk humbly” kind of life.
She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Rev. Dr. Michael S. Chen; two beloved stepsons, Jamison and Silas; and her beloved daughter Evie.
She serves as a lead instructor for the Allender Center at The Seattle School and is co-host of the Allender Center Podcast with Dr. Dan Allender.
Rachael is a contemplative charismatic and unapologetic Jesus follower surrendered to the “do justice, love mercy, walk humbly” kind of life.
She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Rev. Dr. Michael S. Chen; two beloved stepsons, Jamison and Silas; and her beloved daughter Evie.
