Who sees a Spiritual Director?
Some seasons lend themselves to having a spiritual director walk alongside. Life stage transitions, loss or unexpected change, questions about spiritual experiences or times of discernment can be challenging to navigate alone. That being said, spiritual direction can be beneficial for anyone who has the desire to cultivate growth on their spiritual journey.
Is spiritual direction the same as counselling?
Spiritual direction and counselling have many similarities. Both are confidential relationships with a focus on listening. The content explored may be similar, yet the approaches are distinct from one another. Where counselling is therapeutic in nature, an individual’s desire for deeper connection with God is the impetus for meeting in spiritual direction. It can be one of many spiritual practices helpful on your faith journey.
What if I am part of a different faith tradition than my director?
The directors within our collective are Christ-centred in their understanding and expression of faith. We are ecumenical in that we represent a variety of Christian faith traditions. If a particular distinction is important to you, you may want to discuss this in your introductory session. In our experience, these distinctions are not as relevant as the relationship you have with your director. It can be a wonderful gift to share faith experiences different from your own.
If you are an individual that professes an alternative to a Christ-centred expression of faith and are interested in spiritual direction, we would be happy to explore this with you.
How does it work?
Within our collective, you are invited to meet with one or more of the directors for a complimentary introduction. Determining a good fit is important, and it is helpful to consider location needs, schedules, as well as a sense of connection between yourself and the director. Spiritual direction is typically offered monthly with one hour sessions. Session fees can be discussed with individual directors, but tend to range between $50-$90. Individuals are welcome to take a break from sessions, change directors, or stop at any time. Though we work as a collective, all sessions are completely confidential with your director.
“Spiritual Direction has been one of the best gifts I have given myself. To set aside sacred time and to have a trusted and supportive voice speak into my life, has given me the ability to walk into the parts of my journey with God I wasn’t brave enough to go on my own. It has allowed a new sense of honesty, joy and deep love to form in my spirituality.” - C.K.