09/04/2026
Creativity as Soul Medicine
This past weekend, we gathered at Sophia’s Center for an afternoon devoted to something we all need a little more of: space to create, connect, play, and listen to our own inner wisdom.
Led by Claire Coenen, our Creativity as Soul Medicine mini-retreat invited women to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with themselves through story, writing, imagination, and SoulCollage®.
We revisited stories that captured us as children. We surrounded ourselves with words and images. We created without worrying about the finished product. And, perhaps most importantly, we shared space with other women who came ready to explore, reflect, and connect.
One participant described the afternoon as:
“Delightful, playful, imaginative, creative.”
Another shared:
“Excellent leadership, well prepared. Enjoyed meeting new people with similar interests. Loved the poetry!”
And another summed it up simply:
“Fun and inspiring.”
Those words capture so much of what we hope Sophia’s Center can be—a place where creativity isn’t about being an “artist” or producing something perfect. It can simply be a way of tending to ourselves, discovering something new, and finding connection with others.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought your curiosity, stories, creativity, and presence to the afternoon. 💛
And thank you to Claire Coenen for creating and facilitating such a thoughtful experience.
Here’s to continuing to make room for creativity as medicine for the soul.
