Spiritual direction is sometimes called spiritual guidance or spiritual mentoring, and is defined by Spiritual Directors International as the practice of “accompanying people on a spiritual journey.” It is a bit of a misnomer in that the “director” is much more of a non-judgmental, supportive mentor, rather than a prescriptive instructor.
Whether in one-on-one spiritual guidance, in a retreat or group setting, I am consistently inspired by the invitation to witness another person’s spiritual journey.
I love working with people from many different religious, cultural and spiritual traditions, including eclectic spiritual seekers and skeptics.
I completed spiritual direction training and supervision training at the Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA, and for nearly ten years have offered interfaith spiritual direction to individuals, organizations, congregations, and boards of directors.
Spiritual direction sessions vary in content depending on the needs and and interests of each person or group. For example, sessions might include meditation, conversation, somatic awareness, expressive arts, poetry or prayer.
Recently I joined the core faculty of the Master’s Program in Spiritual Guidance at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, and am an adjunct faculty member in the Spiritual Direction Program at the Chaplaincy Institute for Arts and Interfaith Ministries. I am a longtime member of Spiritual Directors International, and write regularly for Presence: An International Journal of Spiritual Direction.
