Spiritual Direction
I have a confession to make.
I never went to seminary in order to become a spiritual director. I didn’t even know what spiritual direction was. Somehow, I ended up accepted into a direction training program and once I started meeting with people, I knew. I knew that my life plans were about to change. I was discovering the profound gift of creating space for another person to be listened to and to notice God’s invitations in life.
I continue to make this discovery every time I offer spiritual direction.
I graduated from the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology in May 2010 and currently offer individual and group direction, as well as individual and group supervision (current member of ESDA and SDI spiritual direction associations). Embodiment, hospitality, and storytelling characterize my approach, as well as pilgrimage, having completed the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage through Spain in 2018. I am available to meet in-person in Seattle or online.
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Current Opportunities
Group Spiritual Direction for Women in Ministry
Life in ministry is challenging. Life in ministry during the last few years has been challenging. Life in ministry during the last few years as a woman has been challenging. Throw in the normal ebbs and flows of life, and the need for rest and recuperation becomes vital.
Take time for a group spiritual direction experience curated especially for women in ministry. In this group you will have space to connect to other women in ministry, receive care, and share your stories of the beauties and deep pains of this unique vocation.
Groups are starting in Fall 2025.
What Is Spiritual Direction?
A spiritual director is a trained listener who will accompany you as you share about your spiritual journey, helping you to notice God’s presence and activity along the way, as well as your personal reactions and responses. Spiritual direction is a ministry that helps you grow in prayer and live into your calling as a follower of Christ.
What to Expect
You can meet with a spiritual director either in person, over the phone or via video conferencing. A session usually lasts for about an hour and takes place about once a month. Each spiritual director sets their own fee and every meeting is confidential. During the session your spiritual director will help guide the dialogue through attentive listening and thoughtful questions.
Distinctions
Spiritual direction differs from other helping modalities in its focus: the intention in spiritual direction is not to help solve a problem, but rather to look for God’s activity within any problems and within the rest of the person’s life experience. This perspective invites you into deeper relationship with God in the midst of whatever you are experiencing.
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Support for Spiritual Directors
From supervision to trainings, I also provide support for the growth and development of spiritual directors. Click here to learn more about my offerings for directors.