Chris Bruno is a sage of storywork and a companion on the masculine journey.
Chris is an author, speaker, and licensed professional counselor recognized for his expertise in Storywork, Christian Counseling, and guiding men of all ages into deeper wholeness. He is the founder of ReStory Counseling and the co-founder of Restoration Project, a nationwide movement of Christian men dedicated to the restoration of the masculine soul.
He holds an MA in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and an MA in Communications from Northwestern University. Through the ReStory Institute, Chris trains counselors, pastors, and leaders in the art and practice of Storywork. Based on his books, Sage: A Man’s Guide into His Second Passage, Man Maker Project: A Father’s Guide to Initiating His Son to Manhood, and Brotherhood Primer: A Man’s Guide to Turning Buddies into Brothers, he leads Restoration Project expeditions and story-centered wilderness experiences that invite men to explore and reclaim their core identity.
Storywork Training
Training coaches, counselors, and ministers in the art and practice of storywork.
Through the ReStory Institute, specialized training in Storywork, Level One provides an introduction into the unique ReStory approach, Level Two explores the categories of our wounds and losses, and Level Three takes students deeper into their stories of survival and recovery. Each level includes compelling teaching, curated reading and coursework, live discussion with Storywork experts, supervised practice with direct feedback, modeled Storywork sessions, personal story engagement, and more.
Calling Men into the Wild and Holy Work of Reclaiming Their Story
You will find this [Sage] brilliant book a trustworthy compass to guide you through the wilds of aging.
Dan Allender
author and co-founder of The Allender Center
Thanks to Chris for sharing both his wit and wisdom. If you have the courage to apply these time-tested principles, the best is yet to come!
Mark Batterson
author of the The Circle Maker
Sage offers a trustworthy, God-shaped, timely message for men who deeply desire to experience the full portion of masculine maturity.
Morgan Snyder
author of Becoming a King
Chris paints the best vision of a spiritually mature, generous, grounded man I have ever read or heard of.
Justin Koehn
board member, Restoration Project
New Book Coming Soon!
The Story Deeper Still
Recovering Your True Self Through Storywork
co-authored with Tracy Johnson
Sitting at the crossroads of theology and psychology, The Story Deeper Still explores the uncharted landscape of storywork, inviting readers to recover God’s original design for their lives and move from false narratives to their more true story.
ReStory Counseling
Chris and his wife, Beth, are co-owners of ReStory Counseling. At ReStory, we believe healing begins with your story. We are a trauma-informed, spiritually sensitive team of Storywork coaches and counselors around the country who help you uncover the narratives shaping your life—and gently guide you toward wholeness. Through therapy, coaching, and curated experiences, we walk with you to reclaim and honor your past and step into your next chapter.
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Restoration Project
At Restoration Project, we believe every man is first a beloved son of God. It is a story of belonging, brotherhood, and the wild call of God’s design for men. We are a global community of men who gather in circles, on trails, and around fires to remember what is true. Through the Grove Collective, rites of passage experiences, and resources for every stage of the masculine journey, we invite men to step beyond survival to become restorative men—where wounds are honored and healed, strength and tenderness coexist, and life recenters.
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