Open 2 the Journey

07/26/2026

MARI and Drawn Mandala Online Consultation Groups starts Tuesday, August 4 at 12:00-1:30pm Eastern time and continues on Sept 1, Oct 6, and Nov 3. Sign up Now!

Also, on August 18 a Complimentary Preview of Guided Imagery and Music Online Consultation Groups is offered before we start GIM groups in September.

Check out all the upcoming events on our website!

Warmly,
Cara and Erin

A list of upcoming events, retreats and adventures offered by Open 2 the Journey. From online gatherings to in-person workshops to traveling adventures.

01/11/2026

Registration now open for MARI & Mandala Assessment Training Winter 2026!
Dates: Jan 30 & Feb 6 from 11am-6:30pm ET
and Feb 20 & March 13 from 12pm -3pm ET
Format: Online
CEUs available: 20
This training offers a unique assessment tool that helps uncover both unconscious issues and personal strengths, deepening therapeutic work for you and your clients. You can find more details on our website, and we’ve included highlights in the attached flyer as well.

Important Registration Information
To ensure you receive your training materials on time by postal mail, please complete registration soon and no later than Jan 20.

Here’s how:
1. Visit the MARI Creative Resources (MCR) website https://www.maricreativeresources.com/mari-training/mari-online-training/
2. Scroll down to select the MARI Online Training
3. Then Select Erin Johnson & Cara Marinucci as your teachers.
4. Complete the checkout process.
5. THEN, please also pre-register at our website https://open2journey.com/events/mari-drawn-mandala-training-winter/ This helps us coordinate your registration with MCR.

Warmly,
Erin & Cara

10/21/2025

The new workshop series on Integrative Imagery opens with a half-day zoom workshop on Friday, October 31 from 12:30–5:00pm Eastern time. Spaces still available, only $50. We begin by exploring The World of Integrative Imagery from a therapeutic perspective - see below for more information and to register.

The new workshop series on Integrative Imagery opens with a half-day zoom workshop on Friday, October 31 from 12:30–5:00pm Eastern time. Spaces still available, only $50. We begin by exploring The World of Integrative Imagery from a therapeutic perspective - see below for more information and to r...

09/04/2025

Registration now open for MARI & Mandala Assessment Training!

Dates: October 14, 21, 28 & November 18
Time: 12:00–5:30 pm ET
Format: Online
CEUs: 20

This training offers a unique assessment tool that helps uncover both unconscious issues and personal strengths, deepening therapeutic work for you and your clients. You can find more details on our website, and we’ve included highlights in the attached flyer as well.

Important Registration Information
To ensure you receive your training materials on time by postal mail, please complete registration by September 21. Here’s how:

1. Visit the MARI Creative Resources website.

2. Select Erin Johnson & Cara Marinucci as your teachers.

3. Complete the checkout process.

4. Send us a quick email at [email protected] to confirm your registration so we can coordinate with the training organization.

We would love for you to join us for this enriching and inspiring training. If you have any questions—or if you’d like to chat further—we’re happy to arrange a time to talk.

Warmly,

Erin & Cara

07/02/2025

Reminder to sign up by July 10 for the MARI & Mandala Assessment Training, an interactive online course this summer 2025!
July 17 & 18 from 9:00 am - 5:30pm ET
and
August 1 & 15 from 9:00 am - 12pm ET
There are 20 CEUs available for this course. Class size is limited to 10 participants. You can find full details in the description below and the flyer attached. You can also find information on our website open2journey.com
Register soon so you can receive the course materials in the next two weeks.

06/22/2025

Announcing the MARI & Mandala Assessment Training, an interactive online course this summer 2025!

July 17 & 18 from 9:00 am - 5:30pm ET
and
August 1 & 15 from 9:00 am - 12pm ET

There are 20 CEUs available for this course. Class size is limited to 10 participants, so please let us know if you would like to register so we can reserve your space. You can find full details in the description below or on our website at open2journey.com

Learn an assessment tool that quickly informs you and your clients about unconscious issues as well as personal strengths that will enhance the therapeutic work.

01/31/2025

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our next Online MARI & Mandala Assessment Training! If you have any questions let us know or take a look at open2journey.com.
warmly, Cara and Erin

01/25/2025

At Open 2 the Journey, we have a deep commitment to fostering meaningful connections and building a sacred community through our workshops and trainings. We are profoundly grateful for the incredible individuals—like you—who bring energy and vitality to this space. Whether you’ve joined us for a single session or walked this path with us for years, your presence makes all the difference.

At Open 2 the Journey, we have a deep commitment to fostering meaningful connections and building a sacred community through our workshops and trainings. We are profoundly grateful for the incredible individuals—like you—who bring energy and vitality to this space. Whether you’ve joined us for...

09/27/2024

Tending to yourself isn’t just self-care, it’s an act of creativity. We invite you to pause, reflect, and ask: What brings you joy? What sparks your creativity? And how can you nurture both in your daily life? And if you would like, play a piece of music while you are exploring these questions.

Let’s play, grow, and create together,
Cara and Erin

Next Workshop Saturday, Oct. 12 near Charlottesville, Virginia