About the collector's edition -- Featured artists -- Prologue / by Clive Knights -- Forward / by Andrea Burgay -- Preface / by Laurie Kanyer -- Part 1: Key information. A brief introduction to how collage transforms ; This book is for everyone ; Getting to know the layout of this book ; Basic definitions -- Part 2: Let's begin to collage. Setting up to make collages & suggested materials ; Using the triangle ; Start when you are ready ; Deliberate errors & extending grace ; Action steps for transformation ; Author's note -- Part 3: 125 gems of truth: evidence of how collage transforms. What are the gems? ; About the gems ; Gems illustrating how collage is for everyone & supports well-being ; Gems supporting feelings ; Gems reducing stress ; Gems affirming self-awareness & identity ; Gems building self-esteem ; Gems documenting profound connections ; Gems enhancing problem-solving & decision-making ; Gems documenting your life ; Gems affirming self-efficacy & personal strengths ; Gems exploring memories ; Gems considering relationships ; Gems revealing behind-the-scenes ; Gems refining communication ; Gems clarifying beliefs, causes & values ; Gems inspiring awe, wonder & beauty ; Gems comforting heavy events, grief, & loss ; Gems building community & belonging ; Gems assisting goal-setting & large projects -- Part 4: Reflections--real life collage testimonies. My escape / by Kellette Elliott ; Collaging through a pandemic / by Susan Lerner ; Origin story / by CP Harrison ; Moment of revelation / by Kathy Starr ; Pivoting with scissors / by Jennifer Sampson ; Cat's eye view / by Matt McCarthy ; Post concussion collage therapy / by Juliette Pestel ; I healed through the power of collage / by Julia Payne ; Outside of self / by Kevin Sampsell -- Part 5: Essays from experts. Excerpt from Cutting edges: contemporary collage / by James Gallagher ; Collage, much like humanity / by Wyatt Kanyer ; It's all collage / by Katie Blake ; Collage is transformation / by Todd Bartel -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- Resources -- Vocabulary of feeling words -- Notes -- About the author