Spiritual Direction
and Companionship

How is this modality different from therapy and counselling?

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It can look and feel very similar. The biggest difference is the way I approach spiritual direction. For example, I do not believe "you" are broken and need fixing! I believe that you are a beloved one who already has everything you are looking for deep within you.

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Together, we will listen for the whispers of Spirit* and engage in ways to hear and trust these whispers. Sharing your story is a powerful way to begin and continue in spiritual direction. This can take one session or many sessions. Each time we meet, you will bring whatever is heavy (or joyfully light) on your heart.

 

I often begin a session with a poem or a blessing. and then it is "over to you".

 

Always know this: I will hold all you share in deepest confidence...with the exception of harm to self or others. We will both sign an agreement (covenant) when we enter into ongoing companionship. It states that I will not abandon you - I will find supports and resources and stay with you for as long as is needed. 

 

Initially, we will meet for a complimentary and no-obligation session. If you decide to continue, I will provide an agreement template (for our signatures) and payment details ($75 per session OR $285 four session package  CAD/USD). I use e-transfer for Canadians and PayPal for outside of Canada.

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*we will use language that you prefer. God, Divine, Holy One, Spirit, Other...etc.

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SLIDING SCALE and PRO BONO and MORE ?

Yes and yes and yes!

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I believe that spiritual companionship should be accessible to all. If my fees are too much for your budget, please talk with me! I often have several open spaces for members of my queer community and/or those in or coming out of abusive relationships (two specific areas of my care). Together, we discern what would be equitable and affordable.

I provide receipts for professional reimbursement, too!

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And...if I am unable to help, I often have formation students who are "practicing" with seekers at no cost! These students are supervised by directors like me. If you are one of these seekers, please know that your information is always* kept confidential.

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*exceptions such as the disclosure of harm to self or others are understood and,

as in my practice, included in our agreement or covenant. 

~Joan

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For information and to book your session:

https://calendly.com/alexander-joan9/spiritual-direction-session

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