Episode 37

Feeling Burned Out? SoulCollage® Can Help You Reconnect With Yourself

Published on: 25th July, 2022

In this inspiring rewind episode, licensed clinical social worker and SoulCollage® facilitator Jennifer Wolfe-Hagstrom joins Laura to explore the powerful process of SoulCollage®—a creative method for accessing your inner wisdom. Jennifer shares how this practice supports caregivers in connecting with parts of themselves that are often neglected and offers tools for healing, reflection, and resilience. Whether you’re navigating burnout or simply craving a creative outlet, this episode invites you to slow down and tune in.

👤 Meet Jennifer Wolfe-Hagstrom:

Jennifer Wolfe-Hagstrom is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker working with clients online in New Hampshire and Vermont. She is also a certified SoulCollage® facilitator and offers workshops to the general public. Jennifer specializes in supporting highly sensitive people and caregivers, blending therapeutic and creative modalities to foster self-compassion and holistic well-being.

📌 Topics Discussed:

What is SoulCollage® and how it works

Intuitive vs. intentional collage creation

How creativity supports emotional processing

How SoulCollage® can benefit caregivers and those with memory impairment

The therapeutic power of symbolic imagery

Jennifer’s personal experience with card making and emotional transformation

How to begin SoulCollage® on your own

Finding facilitators and workshops online


⏱️ Timestamps (Approximate):

00:00 – Introduction to Jennifer and SoulCollage®

04:00 – How Jennifer discovered SoulCollage®

07:45 – What is SoulCollage®? The process explained

13:15 – Examples of cards and personal reflections

21:10 – Symbolism, archetypes, and externalizing inner experiences

25:30 – Using SoulCollage® with caregivers and memory care

31:40 – Card creation as a tool for emotional healing

37:15 – Guidance, workshops, and how to get started

45:30 – Final reflections and where to find Jennifer’s work


💡 Key Takeaways:

SoulCollage® is a creative process that helps people access their inner wisdom through symbolic imagery.


Caregivers can use SoulCollage® to process emotions, connect with parts of themselves, and manage burnout.


Cards can be made intuitively or intentionally and become personal tools for ongoing reflection and healing.


There’s no wrong way to begin—just start with images that speak to you.


Working with a trained facilitator offers valuable guidance and support, especially when deeper emotions arise.


📚 Resources Mentioned

SoulCollage® Evolving by Seena B. Frost

www.soulcollage.com

www.worldofcollage.com

KindnessCorner.com


🤝 Connect with Jennifer Wolfe-Hagstrom

🌐 Website: kindnesscorner.com

📷 Instagram: @kindness.corner


🌿 Connect with Laura Vaillancourt & the Life on Repeat Podcast

🌐 Website: lifeonrepeatpodcast.com

📸 Instagram: @lifeonrepeat.podcast

📘 Facebook: facebook.com/LifeonRepeatPodcast

📧 Email: hello@lifeonrepeatpodcast.com


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Laura's passion and professional experience has been working with individuals and family members that have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. She is a passionate speaker and educator on topics related to dementia and caregiving. She is the host of Life on Repeat: a Dementia Caregiver Podcast.