A New Guide for Transformative Care: Launching Healing Helpers Helping Healing

Healing Helpers Helping Healing: Wholistic Healthcare Handbook* is the latest book by author and artist Spencer Sheehan-Kalina. Rooted in Spencer’s lived experience as a practicing healing professional, this timely and practical guide serves as a powerful resource for those called to develop their own path as healing helpers. 

Blending insight, reflection, and hands-on wisdom, *Wholistic Healthcare Handbook* invites readers to reimagine healthcare through an integrative lens—one that honors the interconnected nature of mind, body, and spirit. Drawing from years of applied practice, Sheehan-Kalina offers grounded guidance for emerging and established practitioners seeking to cultivate sustainable, compassionate, and ethically centered healing work. 

More than a manual, this book is a companion for those committed to service. It explores the principles, responsibilities, and inner development required to support others effectively—while also emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and balance for the healer. 

Designed for caregivers, wellness professionals, educators, and anyone drawn to the healing arts, *Healing Helpers Helping Healing* stands as both an instructional handbook and an inspirational call to conscious practice.

The book is now available for purchase.

The Complete Works Now Available in New Multi-Volume Series

A remarkable new literary collection brings together the full creative range of author and artist Spencer Sheehan-Kalina. Readers can now explore newly released volumes compiling the writer’s poems, plays, essays, short fiction, and children’s literature—each carefully curated to represent a distinct facet of the author’s artistic voice.

This comprehensive series showcases Spencer Sheehan-Kalina’s work across genres, offering both longtime readers and new audiences an opportunity to experience the depth and evolution of the author’s craft. Each volume stands on its own while collectively forming a sweeping portrait of a multidisciplinary creative career.

From lyrical poetry and thought-provoking essays to imaginative short fiction and enchanting children’s stories, the collection highlights the breadth, versatility, and enduring themes that define Sheehan-Kalina’s body of work.

All titles in the series are now available for purchase on amazon.

Artist Trading Cards Now Available on eBay + Trade Directly With the Artist

Offering Artist Trading Cards!

Now announcing the launch of an Artist Trading Card (ATC / ACEO) eBay store! You can now collect original, one-of-a-kind miniature works directly through eBay, with new cards added regularly.

In addition, a new direct trading program will be launched—because trading is at the heart of what Artist Trading Cards are all about. If you’re an artist and would like to propose a trade, you can now reach out through the contact page on this website to request an exchange.

What Are Artist Trading Cards And Why Explore Them?

Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are small, original works of art that measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches—the same size as traditional sports trading cards. They are:

  • Original, handmade artworks

  • Created in any medium or style

  • Meant to be traded and collected

  • Affordable and accessible

When sold rather than traded, they are often referred to as ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions, and Originals). Whether traded or collected, each card is a complete, self-contained artwork in miniature form. Despite their small size, ATCs are not sketches or studies—they are finished pieces that carry the same conceptual and material attention as larger works.

The format offers a focused, intimate space to experiment and explore. Working at this scale encourages risk-taking and play. The limited dimensions demand intentional composition while allowing for unexpected material interactions. Each card becomes a concentrated field for exploration—where drawing, collage, paint, and other media intersect. In many ways, these cards function as both finished artworks and creative laboratories.

Ebay Store

In partnering with eBay, there’s an opportunity to uniquely offer original, one-of-a-kind ATCs / ACEOs, with new cards added regularly, as a rotating selection of mixed media works at affordable entry points for collectors with secure purchasing through eBay. Be sure to check back regularly to find the perfect piece for your collection!

Trade Directly With The Artist

Artist Trading Cards began as a culture of exchange, and in wanting to keep that spirit alive, if you are an artist interested in trading, reach out through the Contact page on this website.
Please include:

  • A brief introduction

  • Images or a link to your work

  • A note expressing your interest in a trade

Connecting Through Art

This new eBay store and direct trading initiative open up more ways to connect through art: to collect, to exchange, and to participate in an ongoing creative dialogue. Whether you acquire a card, propose a trade, or simply follow the evolving series, you become part of the conversation these works are designed to spark.

Returning To Work In 2026

After an extended break away from publicly practicing art after the 2024 holiday season, Spencer has returned to actively working. On Spencer’s personal blog is the post “2026 Announcement Bulletin Board”, where Spencer shares the highlights of his art practice, most meaningful to him, in a way that makes them easily available to peruse. Most recently, in January, Spencer has offered an open letter imploring for the protection of North Island College’s Fine Arts Department, which is facing risk of closure, made available on his personal blog.

Holiday Break

Spencer and his studio are taking the rest of the holiday season to spend time with friends and family this year. We are wishing you all the best in the future and hope that the season is full of wonder and joy for everyone.

Artisan Crayons Now Available At CVAG

The hand-made, artisan crayons Spencer has been busy laboring over for the last year are now available in box sets and individually at the Comox Valley Art Gallery’s Shop: Made. You can visit their location in person to bring some of these beautiful drawing tools home with you at 580 Duncan Avenue Courtenay, BC.

This is the second location to hold Spencer’s crayons, outside of his own online store. CVAG (Comox Valley Art Gallery) now joins the Local Artisan in Powell River/Qauthet Region’s Townsite Market in offering these little sculptures for people to enjoy and make art with.

Some new locations are slated to be carrying these little gems! Keep checking back here to see where else you may be able to pick up your own set of crayons made by Spencer in the near future!

Launching New Online Store

Now work is being sold on this website, directly from the artist to you! The first piece made available was an etching that is dated 2020, titled Experiment. It seemed appropriate that this was the first piece, given the title. More work will follow soon!

Click here to check it out!

Attending Holiday Markets

Spencer Sheehan Kalina will be attending select markets and craft fairs this season. He is hoping to have the opportunity to meet his community members, other creativities, and old friends and family. If you happen to be there, say hello! He loves it when people come to see him and say hi! If you’re interested in connecting, here is a current list of where he’ll be sharing his work:

November 25, Gold River, 6pm to 8pm, The Gold River Community Centre
November 26, Gold River, 10am to 2pm, The Gold River Community Centre

December 9, Qualicum, 10am - 4pm, The Old School House Centre
December 10, Qualicum, 10am - 4pm, The Old School House Centre

Away On Medical Leave

Right now Spencer Sheehan Kalina is away on medical leave due to health complications. While we will still be operating, things will have delays and a different work flow, so we can accommodate Spencer’s health concerns. We thank you, in advance, for your patience as we walk through these challenging times.

For more information read his blog post about it here.


Updates to Website

Hello Friends,

This website is going through some big changes. Content is being added, refined and edited out. . I’m hoping that these new changes will help make browsing through this website more easy, fun and informative. The changes happening here are part of a larger online rebranding effort where I hope to be able to bring the work I do to people in a more streamlined way. So, as things continue to roll out, I will keep you all posted about those moves here on this blog. For now, however, I hope this blog post finds you well and that you find all the changes coming along here for the better.

Keeping you posted,

Spencer