How to Host

Group Spiritual Direction

for Practicing Spiritual Directors

Wednesdays starting Sept. 9 through Nov. 4 (no Oct. 21)

3 – 5pm EST

Cost: $435

What is Group Spiritual Direction?

In the constant noise of our world it can be hard to find space to listen deeply to one another and experience being deeply listened to. Group spiritual direction offers the space to be quietly present to God and each other through deep listening, attentive noticing, holy pause and invitation to wonder while intentionally disciplining our impulse to fix and convince.

What will I learn in “Offering Group Spiritual Direction”?

How to Host Group Spiritual Direction is a praxis-oriented class that will teach currently-practicing Spiritual Directors to host the group direction space. You’ll learn how to create a group covenant, practice facilitating a group experience with your classmates, imagine how hosting group spiritual direction might fit into your own ministry and consider some of the challenges of group spiritual direction. By the end of the course, you will have a collection of unique hosting tools from your instructor and your classmates.

Our text will be *An Open Place* (Marlene Kropf & Daneil Schrock, editors) along with additional materials you’ll receive in class.

Come join this learning community of spiritual directors!

Details

Dates

Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 28*
Nov. 4

*Note: Class does not meet on Oct. 21.

An Open Place: The Ministry of Group Spiritual Direction

Edited by Marlene Kropf & Daniel Shrock

**This text is included in the tuition fee.**

Facilitator

Sharon Leerar

Alongside Sharon’s work as a spiritual director and supervisor, she brings experience and expertise from her work as a teacher, restorative circle facilitator, and cognitive coach. She enjoys hosting and facilitating spaces where learning is shared and where participants embrace that we are all beginners and have wisdom to share. In addition, she likes to invite learners toward imagining and exploring creative yet practical ways to support those they companion.

Sharon is a lifelong learner who is currently working toward certification in Inner Relationship Focusing. She enjoys reading, knitting/crocheting, biking, board games and spending time with her family.

You can find Sharon at directionwithsharon.com or email her at directionwithsharon@gmail.com.

Register

If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please fill out the application form and return to programs@dominicancenter.com. Please wait to register and pay until you have received our response. Thank you!

Financial Assistance

The text, An Open Place: The Ministry of Group Spiritual Direction, is included in your tuition fee.