What is spiritual-direction & companioning?
Spiritual direction—or as we like to refer to it, companioning—is a sacred relationship where individuals learn and grow in their spiritual journey, guided by another person who helps them discern God's presence and voice. It's a process rooted in love and devoid of control, where spiritual directors guide others through the spiritual realm using spiritual means.
Find the right companion for your spiritual journey
Our extensive network of skilled spiritual directors/companions covers Northern Nevada, Las Vegas, Oregon, Northern California, Idaho, and Alaska. Discover the perfect director for you by clicking the link below.
Training opportunities
Would you like to be a Spiritual Director/Companion?
For many years, through CFDM affiliates, we have trained numerous students in the art and method of spiritual direction. These tuition based two-year programs consist of three – 3-day intensives each year, both in person and online, with reading, contemplation, and other coursework assigned in between. CFDM, through its training programs, offers equipping and training events for groups and individuals such as monthly spiritual retreat days, quarterly renewal weekends, certificate programs in Christian formation and spiritual direction, and other needed programs designed for individuals, churches, or networks of churches.
The CFDM Spiritual Direction Training Program is designed for those seeking to serve as spiritual directors. The program builds upon an individual’s spiritual and practical gifts. Participants need to demonstrate a commitment to discerning the call of spiritual director and, through program participation, model a positive understanding and response to the call by developing proper skills needed for spiritual direction. The certificate awarded upon completion of the program is not a license for practicing spiritual direction but is evidence of having received training in this area.
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Supervision
Supervision is a conversation between peers and the focus is the well-being of the director. The atmosphere of group supervision is collegial using the discernment model. The focus is the relationship between the companion/directee and the location of the movement of the Holy Spirit within a concrete direction session. In this model all of the reactions of the companion are important.
Focus questions allow the companion to examine a particular session for its gifts and challenges. A focus question looks for the underlying dynamics in a particular moment to discern the presence/action of the Holy Spirit in a concrete moment/movement in the direction relationship.
Supervision is intended to encourage the upholding of the SDI (Spiritual Directors International) ethics for spiritual companions which include receiving regular supervision for our ministry of spiritual direction. Ideal Peer Groups range in size from 4-8 participants.
“Supervision is a contemplative, sacred process undertaken individually or in conversation among multiple spiritual directors. The supervision process invites the spiritual director to take time to explore what is beneath the surface: to better understand oneself, to discover how best to accompany seekers, and to acknowledge how Spirit is present and active in the spiritual direction relationship.”
(SDI Code of Ethics)
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