Spiritual direction—a space for holy listening.

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About Spiritual Direction

 

The human soul was created for connection and intimacy with God. At times, nurturing this connection and intimacy requires prayerful space and curiosity about how God is moving toward us and inviting us to respond to his love. Spiritual direction is one such space. It is an intentional ministry of presence wherein we sit together in prayer, openness, and welcome of the Holy Spirit as our true director and guide.

Spiritual direction can also be understood as a place of holy listening for how God is present in the reality of your life, no matter how beautiful, painful, uncertain, or challenging it may be. Spiritual direction is not just for clergy or ministry leaders; it is for anyone who is seeking companionship in their spiritual lives, especially those who want to deepen their experience of God through reflection, prayer, and contemplation.

Working with Me

My training and formation are rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition, acknowledging the wide array of experiences, theologies, and beliefs held within it. As an Orthodox Christian convert, my own journey of faith has been a long winding one. I understand what its like to navigate a variety of spiritual environments, including times of spiritual dryness, doubt, churchlessness, as well as religious deconstruction, reconstruction, and conversion.

In terms of my training, I received my spiritual direction certification via a rigorous, 2-year program that emphasized the foundations of spiritual companionship, discernment, and contemplative practice.

While spiritual direction is a healing practice, it is not psychotherapy. Our work together is primarily spiritual, as we co-create a mindful, safe, and intentional space for you to meet with God and the deeper parts of yourself. I am not a licensed therapist and I do not diagnose, treat, or advise on matters related to medical or psychological needs. Additionally, spiritual direction is not coaching. Coaching is grounded in goal setting and problem solving whereas spiritual direction is not focused on specific results or outcomes. Our chief aim is presence, relationship, and connection with God.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A typical session lasts 50 minutes. We often begin with silence. We then move into prayerful conversation. During a session, the director mostly asks questions, listens, and occasionally reflects back to the directee significant themes or insights that are being shared. This space is safe, confidential, and non-judgmental—all in hopes of honoring your story.

  • $85 - $125 per individual session.

    (See where you fall on the sliding scale.)

    Sessions are typically once per month.

  • Spiritual direction is focused on the spiritual, religious, theological and divine activity in your life. Therapy tends to be more focused on psychological processes. Coaching tends to be more focused on goal setting and achieving progress.

  • I have a BA in Educational Studies from Emory University, and MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and was certified in Spiritual Direction by the Parish Resource Center’s Kairos Spiritual Direction Training Program. I am also a member of the SDI and adhere to their Guidelines for Ethical Conduct.

  • Email me: hello@bethaneywilkinson.com

 

Interested in moving forward?

If you’ve read this entire page and are interested in booking a session, please email me: hello@bethaneywilkinson.com.

Our first meeting will be a free introductory Zoom call.