Support for Spiritual Directors and Soul Companions

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By Bob Dueck

In this critical and stress-filled time, the need for spiritual direction is greater than ever. Our times are being described by such terms as “health pandemic and pandemic of fear”. Because of the increased amount of reactivity in our world, we as directors may be called upon by more people for support.

The call for physical distance has all spiritual directors using the phone or other technology for meetings more than ever. While important at any time, it is now even more important that directors and companions remember self-care. Please take extra time to prepare yourself for your sessions; whatever you do, do more of it. Connecting over distance requires more energy and we must know our limits. Allow more silence into your days as well as more rest.

Along with these suggestions, we would also like to share a list of supervisors who are willing to connect with spiritual directors and companions on the phone as well as virtually.

As a spiritual director or companion, your natural inclination may be to give but we need to remember to keep our own well full.

Supervisors supporting spiritual directors and companions

Dana McWhirter – dmcwhirter@outlook.com
Paul Campbell – eskcam@shaw.ca
Cheryl Kinney Matheson – ckinneymatheson@gmail.com
Miriam Frey – mfrey@sentex.ca
Dawn Kilarski – d.s.kilarski@gmail.com
Barry Vall – barry.n.vall@gmail.com
Susan Butler-Jones – susanbutlerjones@gmail.com