Deep Talk is a way of sharing stories using objects and hand movements in an open, safe, brave and playful way, inviting the gathered group to wonder for themselves. A gentle, relaxed structure enables the group or individual to relate the story to their own life experiences.

The Deep Talk approach encourages dialogue in a wide variety of contexts, e.g. workplaces, schools, care homes, wellbeing groups, religious groups, forest church, interfaith groups, hospital chaplaincy, counselling and spiritual accompaniment. Dialogue (both inner and within communities) helps to develop trust and meaningful communication.

We use our head, heart and hands. It is soul work and a way of being.

Tuula Valkonen developed Deep Talk in the sand and it has been adapted using other mediums e.g. on cloth and outside on the earth. The method was originally developed for use in the Nokia factories to help teams connect and improve morale, but was soon adapted for use with children in day care centres.

A Deep Talk session gives people a safe and structured space to talk about important issues and the bigger questions of life. It creates an atmosphere where we learn to talk and listen appreciatively, accepting the other’s thoughts and feelings without judgement. This increases trust and sense of community between people, which benefits them personally as well as helping them work better together as a team.

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Save the Dates!
Deep Talk gathering in Sheffield, UK 15th and 16th May, 2027

Salo, Finland 10th, 11th, 12th August, 2027 – followed by Deep Talk retreat 13th-15th August (Finnish and English will be spoken) There will be stories, saunas, lake swimming and forest walks. A chance for those involved in research to gather too.
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Here is a video in English of the creator of Deep Talk, Tuula Valkonen telling the story of the Precious Stone.
Here is a video in Finnish about the method.
Here is a video of a conversation with Tuula Valkonen at the Deep Talk conference in Sheffield 2024

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The international Deep Talk community trains people as Deep Talk guides. Please go to Training