Trauma-Informed Spiritual Direction
Accompany others with wisdom, compassion, and grounded presence.
Join us for a half-day continuing education workshop led by Alison Hendley exploring trauma-informed spiritual direction. Together, we will reflect on how spiritual directors can offer safe, compassionate, and discerning presence to those who have experienced trauma.
This workshop will support participants in developing practical skills for accompaniment, including self-care and the establishment of healthy emotional, spiritual, and relational boundaries. Attention will be given to how directors can journey with those who are struggling while honouring both the directee’s story and the director’s own wellbeing.
Participants will also reflect on sustainable practices of listening, discernment, and pastoral presence that support wise and faithful spiritual companionship.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Location: Online via Zoom
Speaker: Alison Hendley
What You’ll Experience
Teaching on trauma-informed spiritual direction
Reflection on compassionate, grounded, and discerning presence
Practical guidance for self-care and healthy boundaries
Consideration of emotional, spiritual, and relational safety
Space to explore sustainable practices of listening and accompaniment
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is intended for:
Spiritual directors
Spiritual directors in training
Pastors and ministry leaders
Individuals interested in trauma-informed soul care and spiritual companionship