This session will lay the context for the essential nature of reflective practices within a spiritual direction ministry and invite exploration of these practices. Similarities and differences of supervision, reflective practices and consultation will be clarified. This session will include a video of a reflective practices’ session (15-20 minutes) with a large group discussion.
Reflective practices are at the heart of Ignatian spirituality. They are also a key component of an Ignatian spiritual direction practice, cultivating ongoing growth in our ministry of accompaniment while broadening our horizons.
This three-session virtual series will explore the theological, psychosocial, and Ignatian foundations for reflective practices along with the pastoral application of these practices. Ethical considerations such as boundaries and confidentiality as well criteria for effective reflective practitioners will be addressed. Through deepening engagement with these reflective practices, participants will expand their knowledge while gaining a greater appreciation for the essential place these reflective practices hold within a spiritual direction ministry.
The program is designed for trained spiritual directors and spiritual directors in formation programs. Each session of the program will be recorded and all registrants (including those who register after the series has begun) will receive a link to a recording of each session.