Category: SD particulars
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Concluding — drawing the spiritual direction to a close
Some spiritual direction relationships last a few months and others many years. However long the relationship, there will come a time when it does feel right to draw things to a close. These endings and changes are normal and expected and are appropriate for a variety of reasons. You might be entering a new season…
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Reviewing — how is the spiritual direction going?
From time to time it can be helpful consider these questions as you review how the spiritual direction relationship is serving you. If you find it helpful, you can bring any of these as a reflection point to spiritual direction conversation. How do I feel before, during and after the meeting for spiritual direction? What…
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Preparing for spiritual direction
To make the most of spiritual direction sessions the following suggestions are recommended: Think of the session as a sacred time to meet with God (that will be your directors desire also). So it’s advisable tofind a quiet, comfortable undisturbed place to meet, and eliminate distractions. The ability to give your full attention to the…
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Spiritual Direction Training
I received my training with Sustainable Faith‘s School of Spiritual Direction. Sustainable Faith have many schools around the world. I spent a wonderful two years with a cohort of fellow trainees in Amsterdam. I was then involved for seven years in the training of others within the schools. How to be trained as a spiritual director (with access…
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Online Spiritual Direction
Well over half the spiritual direction sessions I run are online. I’ve found platforms such as: Skype, FaceTime and Zoom (amongst others) very helpful in facilitating space for spiritual direction conversations, and enables me to connect with people across the country and around the world. Zoom is now my preferred goto options for these meetings.…
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Journaling & self-reflection
Spending time in self reflection can play a significant role in your spiritual journey. It can also be helpful before meeting for spiritual direction. A regular practice of journaling can provide a space for you to record your spiritual journey — recording your prayers, requests, interior movements and insights Self-reflection can also help when deciding what to…
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Spiritual direction is it like counselling or coaching?
Many people when first hearing about spiritual direction wonder how it compares to counselling/therapy and coaching. Each of these practices are so valuable and there are some similarities between them. You will notice that all three place an emphasis on conversation and intentional listening. In each case, the process is assisted by the host asking you…