A powerful element in storytelling is the character’s moment of recognition. When we witness a character’s self-recognition, we are often disarmed. This puts us at ease and makes us more capable of acknowledging our own truths. In the first half of Wordshop, Christine shares narratives that highlight these moments of recognition. Her transparent and authentic style immediately puts participants at ease. The stories she shares present opportunities for recognition of the habitual, negative words we may tell ourselves.

The second half of Wordshop is interactive. With actual pen and paper, participants engage in short, timed writing “experiments” in response to prompts. Their writing undergoes an honest self-editing process that produces alternative, positive self-talk. From here, participants create a mantra–a roadmap to get them from where they are to where they want to be.