Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.
—Jalāl al-Dīn Rumi, from “A Great Wagon”
Spiritual care is self-care
Spiritual facilitation is not therapy, coaching, or even chaplaincy. I do not have a spiritual goal or religious agenda for my clients, nor do I direct with suggestions or advice. Instead, I hold a space for open, affirming, supportive, contemplative conversation. Through non-directive, contemplative conversation, I work with clients to attune and deepen their relationship with the sacred, however they may define it—God, the Universe, Humanity, Nature, Community, or simply “that which is greater than myself.”
My clients include those who identify as nonreligious (including atheists and agnostics) and those who identify as spiritual but not religious; people from Christian and non-Christian backgrounds; those whose beliefs encompass multiple faith traditions; and with people recovering from past religious injury or trauma.
As a mixed race woman from a multifaith background and trauma-informed training, I especially welcome the opportunity to work with people who feel culturally and/or religiously marginalized, including those from the BIPOC and LGBtQ+ communities.
An attuned approach
Just as we care for our physical and mental health, spiritual care is vitally important to nurturing growth into your fullest, most authentic self—one that is worthy of love, is inherently creative, and has vital gifts to share with your community.
The benefits of spiritual care
This work is particularly helpful if you are seeking:
To re-examine and re-define what the “sacred” means to you
To heal from past religious injury or trauma and find a new, loving relationship to the divine
To gain a deeper sense of meaning in your life
To have a deeper understanding of your values and how to live in more alignment with them
To discern your next step forward at personal or professional crossroads
To gain understanding of your gifts and how to apply them in your life and community
To step into your fullest, most authentic self
Confidentiality
As a Spiritual Facilitator, trust is at the core of all my interactions, and part of that is my ethical commitment to confidentiality. There are, however, some important exceptions.
I will report any and all suspected child abuse, dependent adult or elder abuse.
If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person or persons, I will notify the police and the intended victim.
If a client is in danger of self harm, I will make every effort to get that client to safety.