What is spiritual Direction?
My name is Barbara Graves, and I am a spiritual director based in Central Texas. I offer individual spiritual direction, spiritual direction groups, workshops, and retreats. My services are available locally and remotely over Zoom. I am a graduate of the Haden Institute Spiritual Direction certification program and a member of Spiritual Directors International. I adhere to SDI’s code of ethics.
Spiritual direction or companionship is a practice involving one person accompanying another in their journey through the depths. It is not psychotherapy or coaching. Rather, spiritual directors provide a sacred container for the inner work of the Spirit in the directee. Spiritual directors use a number of different modalities or practices in their work. Some of my practices include:
Dream Work - as a spiritual director with a Jungian perspective, dreams are often an important part of my work. Dreams help us communicate with our True Self and are always in service of our health and wholeness.
Enneagram - The Enneagram is a rich resource for understanding oneself and providing a roadmap for personal growth.
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator - The MBTI is a personality indicator based on the work of Carl Jung and personality types.
Trauma-Informed Spiritual Care - I believe spiritual direction should be trauma-informed. I am privileged to walk with directees working through the big questions that result from traumatic experiences.
Deconstruction - In addition to general trauma-informed work, I have a special interest in working with those who have experienced exclusion in traditional religious settings or experienced other forms of religious abuse. It is my passion to provide hope for a rich spiritual life away from religiously abusive systems.
Inclusion - All are welcomed AND affirmed as they are. This includes LGBTQIA+ people, disabled or neurodivergent people, and anyone who has ever been told they ask “too many questions.”
What now?
If this sounds like a journey you are being called to take, I encourage you to contact me to book a free, 30-minute initial consultation, where we can get to know each other, ask questions, and find out if I am a good fit for you.
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