Workshops and Events

SoulCollage® Open Studio

Create cards and connect with community

Sunday, August 30, 2026, Noon – 4PM Eastern VIRTUAL

Join fellow SoulCollage® enthusiasts for a nourishing, unhurried card-making studio—an invitation to tend your inner life through creative self-care.
This relaxed, supportive gathering offers space to reconnect with your practice, listen inward, and create in the company of others who value depth, imagination, and meaning. Whether you’re returning to SoulCollage® or simply longing for spacious time to create, you are warmly welcome.

What to Expect

We’ll begin with a gentle opening ritual of quiet meditation and reflective prompts to help us arrive, settle, and open to inspiration.

From there, we’ll move into unhurried card-making time. You’re invited to follow your intuition as you cut, compose, and engage the I Am One Who process, write poetry, or capture insights and images that want to be known.

We’ll close with a simple ritual to honor the wisdom that emerged, our shared creative space, and the journeys we continue to walk.

What to Bring

  • Your own card-making supplies (mat boards, glue, sleeves, images)
  • A refreshing beverage
  • A candle for our opening ritual
  • Your journal and something to write with

Contribution A donation of $15-$20 is suggested. Venmo and PayPal are gratefully accepted. Let me know you will be joining us!

Collage a Labyrinth

Mondays, September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2026 | 6 – 8:30 pm Eastern

Oxford (Ohio) Community Arts Center, North Parlor

Your Investment: $85

Register Oxford Community Arts Center: https://oxarts.corsizio.com/event/6807f755663bd44993303d66

Create a labyrinth that is uniquely yours and discover how this ancient symbol can become a meaningful tool for reflection, meditation, and calm in everyday life.

Over four evenings, you’ll create your own collaged handheld labyrinth using images, colors, and symbols that speak to you. No artistic experience is needed. All materials are provided; simply bring your curiosity and willingness to explore.

Each session will begin with a short meditation and an invitation to slow down and pay attention. You’ll have time to work quietly and creatively, learn about the history and meaning of labyrinths, and explore simple ways to use your labyrinth for calm, reflection, prayer, meditation, or inspiration.

Once your labyrinth is complete, you’ll experience it as a contemplative practice in a special guided session led by Christy Wesselman, Advanced Certified Veriditas® Labyrinth Facilitator. You’ll leave with your own personal labyrinth and ideas for incorporating labyrinth practice into your everyday life.

Register: https://oxarts.corsizio.com/event/6807f755663bd44993303d66

Autumn Labyrinth Experience

Releasing What No Longer Serves You

Sunday, September 20, 2026
4:30–6:30 PM Eastern
Marcum Park | Hamilton, Ohio | FREE
Across from St. Julie Billiart Church

As we approach the autumn equinox, nature invites us to pause and notice the beauty of transition. The trees remind us that letting go is not an ending it is part of the natural rhythm of growth, renewal, and transformation.

You are invited to join us for a peaceful Autumn Labyrinth Experience in Marcum Park. Through quiet reflection and mindful movement, the labyrinth offers an opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and consider what you may be ready to release as you enter a new season.

The labyrinth is an ancient contemplative practice that invites us to walk a single winding path toward the center and back out again. Unlike a maze, there are no wrong turns and no need to find your way. The invitation is simply to be present, pay attention, and notice what emerges along the path.

During this experience, you will have the opportunity to reflect on:

– What am I ready to let go of?
– What wisdom has this season offered me?
– What is asking to be carried forward?

Whether you are seeking a moment of peace, a time of personal reflection, or simply a chance to experience something new, all are welcome.

No previous labyrinth experience is needed. This is a FREE community experience.
Come anytime during the event and move at your own pace.

Bring a lawn chair if you would like to stay afterward for quiet reflection.

Visio Divina: Using Images For Prayer and Meditation

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 2PM – 4PM Eastern | Zoom

“Gaze upon, consider, contemplate as you desire to imitate.” – St. Clare of Assisi

Visio Divina is a multi-sensory way to pray and connect to the Divine through the use of images.  Using works of art, photographs, stained glass windows, icons, or images in nature is a form of prayer.

Please bring your journal and pen, a candle for the opening, and 2 or 3 images, photos or SoulCollage® cards that invite you to see the Unnamable.

Investment in Self: $39.95. 

Please register by September 26, 2026. Please include the email you use the most to receive the Zoom link.

A minimum of 4 participants for workshop to make.

Registration & Cancellation Information:

Cancellations made 7 days or more before an event:
A full refund will be provided, minus any non-refundable processing fees.

Cancellations made less than 7 days before an event:
A 50% refund may be provided, or the registration fee may be transferred to another Listening Heart offering (when space is available).

No-shows: Because materials, preparation, and space are reserved in advance, registration fees are non-refundable for no-shows. If there are extenuating circumstances, please reach out — I’m happy to work with you.

If Listening Heart needs to cancel an event: Participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer their registration to another offering.

Introduction to SoulCollage® SATURDAY, October 10 and SUNDAY, October 11, 2026 | 12 noon to 5P EST each day | Virtual

Are you ready to dive deeply into the world of SoulCollage®? Are you considering training to be a facilitator? This two-day workshop is perfect for anyone curious about SoulCollage® who wants a deep dive or for someone looking to get trained as a facilitator. It’s also an awesome refresher.

If you are considering training to become a trained SoulCollage® facilitator, this workshop covers all the necessary elements to meet the criteria for a prerequisite Introductory Course  https://community.soulcollage.com/posts/become-a-facilitator-what-to-look-for-in-an-introductory-course You must attend both days for the entire time to receive a certificate of attendance.

If you want a general basic introduction, please consider my 4 hour “A Taste of SoulCollage®” workshop.

SoulCollage® is an amazing creative process where you use images to connect with your inner self and discover your unique wisdom. You’ll learn about the Four Suits, your Local and Larger Stories, and how to give voice to your cards with the “I Am (the) One Who” exercise. Plus, you’ll get to make a few cards!

Our time together will include fun activities, guided meditations, and opportunities to connect with others. Start gathering images from magazines, books, and online sources.

Early Preferred Registration before September 10, 2026 and receive a $15 refund.

Investment in self: $105.95

Registration Deadline is October 1, 2026. After you sign up, you’ll get all the details you need, including a Zoom link and a list of supplies to gather. Don’t miss out and register by October 1, 2026, to ensure you get all the materials in time!

A minimum of FOUR participants is required to hold this two-day workshop.

Registration & Cancellation Information:

Cancellations made 7 days or more before an event:
A full refund will be provided, minus any non-refundable processing fees.

Cancellations made less than 7 days before an event:
A 50% refund may be provided, or the registration fee may be transferred to another Listening Heart offering (when space is available).

No-shows: Because materials, preparation, and space are reserved in advance, registration fees are non-refundable for no-shows. If there are extenuating circumstances, please reach out — I’m happy to work with you.

If Listening Heart needs to cancel an event: Participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer their registration to another offering.

Bring a Workshop to Your Organization

Many of these workshops and experiences can be adapted for organizations, schools, faith communities, healthcare teams, nonprofits, senior communities, and other groups.

Every organization and group is unique. Workshops and experiences are tailored to your goals, group size, duration, and location.

I’m happy to explore options that align with your organization’s needs and budget, including nonprofit and community partnerships.

Past Workshops & Retreats

Labyrinth Experiences

  • A Simple Path for Challenging Times labyrinth experience, Cancer Support Community of Greater Cincinnati, OH (July 2026)
  • World Labyrinth Day, Rotary Park, Hamilton, OH (2026)
  • InsideOut Studios, Hamilton, Ohio (February, May, July, October 2026)
  • Labyrinth Experience, Oxford Community Arts Center, OH – (December 2025)
  • Wellness Wednesday: Labyrinth Walk, Oxford Memorial Park, OH (August & October 2025)
  • Staff Development Labyrinth Experience, Marshall High School – July 2025 (with HealthRHYTHMS® facilitated by Pete Carels)
  • Labyrinth Experience: A Contemplative Journey through the Seven Last Words of Jesus, Park Avenue UMC, Hamilton, OH – (April 2025)
  • The Labyrinth Experience – Miami University Shriver Center, Heritage Hall, Oxford, OH (April 2025)
  • Labyrinth Walk for Peace and Unity, Oxford Community Arts Center, OH – (November 2024)
  • Collage a Labyrinth Workshop, Oxford Community Arts Center, OH (December 2024)

SoulCollage® Workshops and Retreats

  • Summer Series for Seniors at Pyramid Hill -SoulCollage® – Hamilton, OH (August 2026)
  • Courage Within: Sheroes and Heroes (Zoom) (July, 2026)
  • Introduction to SoulCollage® (pre-requisite for training), (January, March, May 2026)
  • Introduction to SoulCollage®, Oxford Community Arts Center, OH 2025)
  • Visio Divina: SoulCollage® as Prayer, Virtual (Zoom) (2024)
  • A Taste of SoulCollage®, Oxford Community Arts Center, OH (2024)
  • Expectant Waiting: SoulCollage® Advent Series (2023)
  • Point of Arrival: Labyrinth and SoulCollage® Experience, Veriditas-approved workshop, Okeana, OH (2023)
  • SoulCollage® enrichment experience, Taylors Pointe Nursing Facility, Cincinnati, OH (2023)

HealthRHYTHMS®

  • Wellington Manor, Hamilton, OH (2026)
  • Spring Hills, Middletown, OH (March, May 2026)
  • Vebcom, Fairfield, OH (June 2026)

Recent Talks, Retreats & Mini-Retreats

  • What is spiritual direction? presentation, Hamilton Ohio Pastors Group (June 2026)
  • End of Life Conversation, Hamilton, OH (2026)
  • Women’s Journey Retreat, Jesuit Spiritual Center, Milford, OH (April, 2026)
  • Who Am I?: An Intuitive Self-Discovery Retreat, Oxford, OH (with Jessic Lohrey of Oxford Yoga) (2024)
  • Dip into Lent: Lenten Prayer Practices, St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Indianapolis, IN (2024)
  • Harry Potter: Archetypal Hero, Coffee Talk, Oldenburg Franciscan Center (2022)
  • Point of Arrival: SoulCollage® and the Labyrinth Retreat Day, Okeana, OH (2021) (2022)
Older Workshops & Retreats (2023 and earlier)

Labyrinth Experiences

  • Labyrinth Experience, Badin High School, Hamilton, OH (January 2023)
  • Labyrinth Retreats & Mini-Workshops, Various locations including Oldenburg Franciscan Center (2017–2022)

SoulCollage® Workshops & Retreats

  • Multiple SoulCollage® workshops, retreats, Oxford Community Arts Center, et al. (2020–2023)

Retreats & Spiritual Direction

  • Personally Directed Silent Retreat, Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center, Fremont, OH (July 2022)
  • SoulCollage® Personally Directed Silent Retreat, Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center, Fremont, OH (June 2022)
  • Women’s Weekend Retreat (Co-Director), Jesuit Renewal Center, Milford, OH (April 2022)

Talks & Mini-Retreats

  • Creation Spirituality, St. Francis of Assisi and the Music of John Denver retreat, St. Francis Seraph Ministries (September 2021)
  • Labyrinth . . . Prayer in Motion for Spiritual Directors and Companions (March 2021)
  • Creating in Sacred Space (Zoom) (2020–2023)
  • Introduction to SoulCollage® Workshops (2020–2024)
  • Mirabai Starr, Coffee Talk, Oldenburg Franciscan Center (July 2020)
  • Catherine de Hueck Doherty, Lenten Series Workshop, Oldenburg Franciscan Center (March 2020
  • St. Angela of Foligno, Coffee Talk, Oldenburg Franciscan Center (May 2019)
  • Communication for Couples: Can You Hear Me Now? St. Clement Catholic Church, Cincinnati, OH (February 2019)
  • What is Spiritual Direction?; Designing a Prayer Space, Lunch and Learn, Oldenburg Franciscan Center (January 2019)
  • John Denver, St. Francis and Creation Spirituality, Mini-Retreat; Coffee Talks Oldenburg Franciscan Center (2017–2018)
  • Mindfulness for Mediators co-sponsored by Partners in Mediation, Cincinnati, OH (2016–2017)