A one-day workshop where participants learn positive self-talk skills to increase their well-being and decrease stress levels. This workshop is highly interactive and includes many hands-on exercises to explore the participants’ self-talk and to develop an inner voice that is filled with compassion, love and support. The workshop is on February 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Studio G at 2050 Nelson St., Vancouver (next to Stanley Park). The price is $65 and includes instruction and a self-talk exploration booklet. To register, please e-mail: selftalklove@gmail.com or visit the website: www.selftalklove.com.

Workshop facilitator Maryse Cardin has a master’s degree in communication and has worked at several universities, where she conducted research into the power of self-talk. Her workshops combine elements from intrapersonal communication theory, psychology, sports psychology, coaching, Zen Buddhism and other positive-thinking approaches. She combines positive self-talk with physical movement to help clients and workshop participants to transform limiting beliefs and live their best life.