What is SoulCollage®?

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SoulCollage® is a therapeutic and creative process that uses imagery and intuition to explore your inner world. By creating small collage-style cards, you represent different aspects of yourself, your relationships, and the universal themes that influence your life. These cards become a visual map of your psyche, helping you uncover insights, foster self-awareness, and integrate hidden or fragmented parts of yourself.

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This process blends psychology, art, and spirituality (for those who choose to include it) in an open-minded manner and deeply personal way. SoulCollage® invites you to explore your authentic self through imagery, creativity, journaling, and reflection, making it a fun, expressive, and profoundly healing form of therapy.

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The Four Suits of SoulCollage®

In SoulCollage®, cards are organized into four suits, each representing different aspects of your inner and outer life:

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1. The Committee Suit

This suit represents your inner parts or voices—the aspects of your personality that make up who you are. These can include your Inner Critic, Nurturer, Protector, Creative Self, or any other part that plays a role in your life. This suit aligns beautifully with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, as it allows you to give a voice and image to these parts, helping you build a relationship with them and access your Self-energy.

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2. The Community Suit

The Community Suit honors the people, animals, or groups that have influenced and supported you. These cards reflect your external connections, such as loved ones, mentors, pets, or communities that have played significant roles in your life. By creating these cards, you celebrate the relationships that shape you and integrate their impact into your sense of self.

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3. The Companion Suit

This suit connects to the energy of your chakras and the animals that intuitively resonate with each energy center. These cards help you explore your physical, emotional, and spiritual energy, integrating body-mind awareness into your therapy. The Companion Suit is a bridge between the physical and symbolic worlds, supporting a deeper connection to your energy system.

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4. The Council Suit

The Council Suit represents archetypes and universal energies that guide and influence your life. These cards tap into the rich symbolic language of Caroline Myss's archetypes and Carl Jung’s concepts, such as the Hero, Healer, Shadow, or Seeker. They invite you to engage with larger-than-life themes and forces, providing a lens through which to explore your life’s purpose and spiritual growth.

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Integrating SoulCollage® with Therapy

SoulCollage® is a powerful tool that enhances traditional therapy by engaging the right brain through imagery, symbolism, and creativity. It integrates seamlessly with:

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• Internal Family Systems (IFS) to create cards to represent your protective and exiled parts, helping you deepen your relationship with them and access your Self-energy.

• Archetypal Work to explore and embody universal archetypes, connecting with their strengths and challenges in your own life. I get inspiration from Carl Jung and Caroline Myss.

• Journaling therapy the use of prompts and reflections to process the imagery, uncover insights, and integrate the messages from your cards into your daily life.

 

For those who choose to include a spiritual perspective, SoulCollage® offers a non-religious, open-minded way to connect with your inner wisdom, higher self, or universal energy. This makes the process adaptable to people from all walks of life and belief systems.

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Who is SoulCollage® Therapy Best For?

SoulCollage® therapy is ideal for individuals who:

• Are expressive or enjoy creative outlets.

• Communicate better through art or imagery than words alone.

• Do not need artistic talent (you don’t need to be “artistic” to benefit from SoulCollage®!).

• Are visual learners or naturally drawn to colors, symbols, and patterns.

• Enjoy contemplation, journaling, and self-reflection between sessions.

• Are curious about their inner world and interested in self-discovery.

• Appreciate routine, rituals, or practices that support mindfulness.

• Are open to blending psychological, creative, and spiritual exploration.

• Value working at their own pace and integrating insights into daily life.

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SoulCollage® is also a great fit for individuals who feel stuck in traditional talk therapy and want a more dynamic and engaging way to explore their inner life.

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How is SoulCollage® Helpful?

SoulCollage® is a deeply healing and transformative practice that:

• Engages the right brain, unlocking creativity and bypassing the inner critic.

• Helps you explore and integrate fragmented parts of yourself.

• Offers a playful and expressive way to address serious emotional issues.

• Provides a safe container for working with shadow aspects and unresolved wounds.

• Strengthens self-awareness and self-compassion through imagery and journaling.

• Connects you to archetypes and universal energies, broadening your perspective.

• Promotes mindfulness and grounding through the act of creating and reflecting.

• By giving form to the unseen parts of yourself, SoulCollage® fosters a deep sense of wholeness, connection, and empowerment.

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What to Expect

In SoulCollage® therapy, you will:

1. You can begin to gather images as soon as you can. You can Gather Images: Collect photos, illustrations, and patterns from magazines, websites, or personal collections. Images are chosen intuitively, not logically.

2. Create Cards in session and outside of the session, you will assemble these images onto 5x8-inch cards to represent parts of yourself, relationships, archetypes, or energies.

3. In session we will discuss using parts language from IFS to reflect and learn more about this card for you and then in between session you can Use prompts I give you to dialogue with your cards and uncover their messages. This deepens your connection to the cards and integrates their insights into your life.

4. On going we will explore specific themes, such as intentions, healing, or personal growth, tailored to your therapeutic goals.

5. As you create more cards we can use these to engage Your Inner World and bring your cards to life by letting them “speak” through reflective practices like “I am the one who...” dialogues.

 

Each session is a blend of creativity, mindfulness, and self-exploration, leaving you with tangible tools for ongoing reflection and growth. SoulCollage® therapy is a unique journey of self-discovery that combines the power of imagery, creativity, and personal insight. 

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How to Gather Images for SoulCollage®

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Creating a meaningful SoulCollage® card starts with gathering images that speak to you on a deep, intuitive level. You’ll want to collect a variety of images, such as:

• People or Faces: Represent different aspects of yourself, your inner guides, or energies you want to embody.

• Places or Nature: Evoke feelings of peace, joy, or inspiration.

• Objects or Symbols: Hold personal or archetypal meaning.

• Colors and Patterns: Add energy, emotion, or texture to your cards.

 

Here are some ways to source your images:

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Physical Sources

1. Magazines: Flip through magazines and cut out anything that catches your eye—don’t overthink! Look for themes, shapes, or colors that feel meaningful to you.

2. Calendars or Books: Old calendars and used books can have beautiful photos or illustrations.

3. Scrapbooking Supplies: Patterned paper or stickers can add depth and vibrancy.

4. Personal Photos: Print out any photos of places, people, or items that hold personal significance.

 

Buy Images

​​Go on Etsy and search Soul Collage: ​https://www.etsy.com/market/soulcollage

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Digital Sources

If you prefer to print your images, here are free, high-quality photo websites where you can download and print images for personal use:

1. Pixabay: Offers a wide variety of free, royalty-free images, including nature, people, and abstract art. - My Favorite

2. Unsplash: Features high-resolution, artistic photos perfect for creative projects.

3. Pexels: Another great source for free, professional-quality images.

4. RawPixel: Includes free and public domain images, including vintage art and illustrations.

5. Canva: While Canva is a design tool, it also offers many free images that you can download and print.

6. https://negativespace.co/

7. https://picjumbo.com/

8. https://freerangestock.com/

9. http://www.pexels.com/

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Tip: When searching for images online, use emotional or symbolic keywords (e.g., “serenity,” “freedom,” “strength,” or “light”) to find pictures that resonate with your intentions.

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How Many Images Do I Need?

• We will put the images on 5 x 8 heavy card stock or you can purchase soulcollage cardstock cards

• Per Card: You’ll likely use 5-10 images per card, depending on your design and layering preferences.

• Total: To ensure you have options to choose from during the creative process, I would aim to have at least 20-30 images ready. Also! If online and if you have a color printer, what I do is as I'm creating my card I search at pixabay.com as I'm creating my card, so I print exactly what I need at that moment, but it's nice to start collecting images so over time you don't have to search online. I also went on Etsy and purchased a bag of images to get me started - totally worth the investment.