Service Description

Spiritual direction supervision is ongoing spiritual and professional development for spiritual directors. It can take the form of either a one-on-one session or a peer group session wherein the strengths and growth edges of the spiritual director are explored and deepened. For many spiritual direction organizations like Spiritual Directors International, it's also an ethical requirement for spiritual directors to continue with ongoing supervision. Fratres Dei's approach to spiritual direction supervision looks a lot like spiritual direction, but the subject matter of the session is your spiritual and professional growth as it relates to your offerings as a spiritual director. So much of owning a spiritual direction practice can be isolating, and frequently in spiritual direction training programs there isn't a lot of guidance for the nitty-gritty, practical operations of running a practice. Our hope in spiritual direction supervision is to provide a harmonious balance between supporting your spiritual growth and helping you continuously tap into the hopes and convictions for your directees that led you to become a spiritual director in the first place as well as your professional wellness and growth as a director. For example, in one session we could touch on something that a directee said to you that sparked your spiritual curiosity, and we could think through potential spiritual practices to which that curiosity is leading you in your own life. Then, in the same session, we could talk about how to add a scheduling feature to your website or ongoing growth in your therapeutic communication skills. Ultimately, in the same way that every person has a unique spiritual path, we believe that every spiritual director has a unique gift to offer their directees. It would be a sincere honor to help you discern, celebrate, and grow yours.