What is Spiritual Companioning?
Spiritual companions, also known as spiritual directors, are guides whose purpose is to listen deeply to you. Based on the ancient practice of sacred listening, this practice involves a trained spiritual guide who meets with you monthly to explore your spirituality in a nonjudging and loving way. You are invited into a gentle and sacred space to ask questions of yourself and express the longings of your soul.
A typical session starts with a poem, quote, or prayer. We then enter a time of silence to let our souls settle. Then we move into a sacred space where you are held in love as you talk about the challenges, sorrows, and joys of your life. We listen deeply with the ear of the heart of Love. We ask clarifying questions so you can hear what you know is deep in your heart and soul.
Spiritual companionship is not psychotherapy or counseling. It is completely confidential. There are no notes or records of a session.
Spiritual Companioning Services
As your companion, Theresa commits to holding you in a safe space without judgement as we explore your spiritual life. She will deeply listen to you, with the ear of the heart of the divine. She recognizes your own agency and will honor your unique journey.
Theresa will invite you to explore and engage in practices that strengthen your relationship with the Sacred Source. These practices may include reading poetry or other inspirational quotes, creating sacred space in your home, contemplative practices and time spent in nature. Theresa uses reflective comments and clarifying questions to guide you along your soul’s evolution.
Theresa hopes to inspire you to live authentically as you connect with and explore the ground of all being, that deepest of truths which is beyond life and death and goes by many names, including God, Sacred Source, and no name at all.
While Theresa’s personal faith experiences are most deeply rooted in the Contemplative Christian and Celtic traditions, she enjoys working with all spiritual traditions. She especially enjoys working with those who are spiritual but not religious, and those dealing with climate change grief.
Theresa typically meets with her clients for an hour, once per month. She offers a free 30-minute consultation so you can decide if spiritual direction is what you are looking for and if we are a good fit for each other.