Mental Health and Spiritual Direction
Offer grounded, compassionate presence with wisdom and care.
Join us for a half-day workshop led by Luisa Johnson exploring the relationship between mental health and spiritual direction. Together, we will reflect on how spiritual directors can accompany others with attentiveness, compassion, and discernment while honouring the whole person before God.
Mental health and spiritual direction are interrelated dimensions of the human experience. This workshop will invite participants to consider how spiritual direction can provide a grounded and prayerful space for those living with mental health challenges, while also recognizing the importance of wise boundaries and appropriate care.
Participants will receive practical insight for accompaniment, including attention to referral wisdom, collaborative care, and the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of the director. This gathering will support spiritual directors and ministry leaders in offering presence that is both compassionate and responsible.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Speaker: Luisa Johnson
What You’ll Experience
Teaching on the relationship between mental health and spiritual direction
Reflection on compassionate and discerning accompaniment
Practical guidance around boundaries, referrals, and collaborative care
Consideration of the director’s own spiritual and emotional wellbeing
Space for thoughtful conversation and community learning
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is intended for:
Spiritual directors
Spiritual directors in training
Pastors and ministry leaders
Individuals interested in soul care, mental health, and spiritual companionship