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Prerequisites

 Have you done a course or training with prerequisites? In college, it's 100 level classes - though dear Jane Goodall went directly into doctorate classes, without even a bachelor's!

When I made my first SoulCollage® cards~ 16 years back, I enjoyed the process, and several times, considered taking the facilitator training, but other things called. ...

3 Ring Notebook for the training

My friend Cindy became a SC facilitator winter before last, and I've made a dozen or so cards with her over the last year. As I've made more cards, the yen to become a facilitator has been pulling - so I entered the preparation stage. 

The prerequisites include:

  • Read Seena's book SoulCollage Evolving (I'm working through it) 
  • Listen to Intro to Soul Collage (my Soul SiStar Valerie sent me a packet including this CD!)
  • Make at least 14 cards from the 4 suits 
  • Take a qualifying Intro course 
  • Experience and practice key activities (listed on the central card below)

 Facilitator Focus Cards
So I made a cover for a 3 ring binder to hold my notes on the process and 'meet the card pages' for at least 4 cards from each suit.  Then I used some watercolor blank to make cards highlighting the prerequisites, and looked at options for my Intro class! 
Since my first class was with Glenda, and her studio is less than an hour away, I asked her, and she said yes! 

We decided on a coaching session, set the date, and I journied to in Salem on a Rainy Wednesday morning! She welcomed me with tea, and we headed downstairs to her Studio. 
We spent the next several hours going over Key Concepts and Principles, and she shared insights about how she teaches about and uses the cards. 
We left time for me to play with her plethora of images, so I could craft a teacher archetype card (Council Suit) 
Cosmic Teacher Neter
I'm understanding the suits more - am identifying where some of my 'Mystery' cards fit! 

In the early days, I made this one honoring my mom and dad, and some of their interests.  He was a fisherman, and brought home cool stamps from his job in the Post Office. She loved crafts and loved birdwatching. They were both lifetime learners and spiritual (Christian - and very ecumenical) and were kind with kids.  
I don't have siblings, but was close to several cousins. Family Treasures belongs in my Community suit - 'beings that impact our personal stories.'
Family Treasures (~2009)
As I follow the Red Thread, and embark on this new phase of my Soul Collage and teaching journey, will tap their visionary wisdom, as I discover my unique approach! 

Is an Adventure or Training is tugging at your soul?
How will you follow your vision?
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  1. Kimberly SchrammOctober 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM

    A beautiful, creative expression!

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    1. Heart Song DreamsOctober 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM

      Hi Kimberly
      It's such a gracious way for folks to connect with their own creative Musé and stories

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  2. Jeanine ByersOctober 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM

    It sounds very exciting! I'm so glad you are participating in this process and that I get to hear about it. I don't have any particular certification calling me at the moment, but I do love to learn new things.

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    1. Heart Song DreamsOctober 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM

      Your comments always bring a smile, Jeanine - and I also enjoy participating in journos from the sidelines!

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