"Spiritual Guidance and Support"
Spiritual Guidance
Individual Spiritual Direction Services
What is Spiritual Direction?
Individual spiritual direction is a personalized journey where a person, known as a directee, seeks to deepen their spiritual life with the guidance of a trained spiritual director. This service is designed to help individuals explore their relationship with the divine, gain clarity on their spiritual path, and foster personal growth. It is a sacred space for reflection, prayer, and discernment, where individuals can explore their inner lives in a confidential and supportive environment.
Benefits of Spiritual Direction
Deepened Spiritual Awareness: Gain insights into your spiritual experiences and how they influence your daily life.Personal Growth: Explore personal challenges and triumphs with a focus on spiritual understanding and development.
Increased Clarity: Receive guidance to help discern life choices and align your actions with your spiritual beliefs.
Compassionate Listening: Experience the gift of being truly heard and understood by a compassionate, nonjudgmental listener.
Enhanced Prayer Life: Learn new ways to pray and meditate, deepening your connection with the divine.
The Process
Initial Consultation: Begin with a meeting to discuss your spiritual needs and goals. This session helps establish a comfortable relationship with your director.Regular Sessions: Engage in regular sessions, typically once a month, where you discuss your spiritual journey, challenges, and insights.
Confidentiality: Rest assured that all discussions are held in strict confidence, allowing for open and honest communication.
Personalized Approach: Each session is tailored to your unique spiritual path, ensuring that your individual needs are met.
Who Can Benefit?
Individual spiritual direction is open to people of all faiths and spiritual backgrounds. Whether you are seeking a deeper connection with your faith tradition, exploring new spiritual paths, or simply looking for guidance in navigating life's challenges, spiritual direction can provide valuable support and insight.
How to Begin
If you are interested in embarking on a journey of spiritual growth and discovery, consider scheduling an initial consultation. This meeting will allow you to meet me either virtually or in person We can discuss your interests and determine if this path is right for you.
By engaging in individual spiritual direction services, you open yourself to a transformative experience that nurtures your soul and enriches your life.
Couples Guidance
Couples' Spiritual Direction
Couples' spiritual direction is a collaborative journey undertaken by partners seeking to deepen their spiritual connection both individually and as a couple. This practice is guided by a spiritual director, who serves as a compassionate and knowledgeable mentor, helping the couple explore and nurture their shared spiritual life.
Objectives
Deepen Spiritual Understanding: Couples are encouraged to explore their spiritual beliefs, values, and traditions together, fostering a mutual understanding and respect for each other's spiritual journeys.
Enhance Communication: By engaging in open and honest dialogue, couples learn to communicate more effectively about their spiritual needs and aspirations, leading to a more harmonious relationship.
Strengthen Connection: Spiritual direction helps couples identify and cultivate practices that enhance their emotional and spiritual bond, such as prayer, meditation, or attending spiritual gatherings together.
Navigate Challenges: The process provides a supportive space for couples to address spiritual conflicts or challenges, offering guidance on how to align their spiritual goals with their relationship.
Framework
Regular Sessions: Couples typically meet with their spiritual director on a regular basis, which could be monthly or quarterly, depending on their needs and schedule.
Reflective Practices: Sessions often include reflective exercises, such as journaling or guided meditations, allowing couples to deepen their introspection and spiritual awareness.
Personal and Shared Growth: While the focus is on the couple's spiritual journey, individual growth is also encouraged, as it contributes to a healthier and more fulfilling partnership.
By participating in couples' spiritual direction, partners can cultivate a deeper sense of unity and purpose, enriching both their relationship and their individual spiritual lives.
MINDFUL BEGININGS!
A CURRICULUM TO HELP START MINDFULNESS FROM A YOUNG AGE
We are in our final stage of creation of a Mindfulness Curriculum that can be used both in a early childhood class room and in the home IN ANY FAMILY, Scientific Proof of the Value of Mindfulness in Early Childhood
The scientific proof of the value of mindfulness in early childhood education is substantial and well-supported by research. Mindfulness practices have been shown to significantly improve student outcomes in attention, emotional regulation, and academic performance. These benefits are measurable and can be observed in as little as 8 weeks of consistent practice. The brain's plasticity allows for these positive changes to occur across all age groups, making mindfulness an invaluable tool for supporting student development and academic success.
Mindfulness in early childhood education settings aims to provide educators with the tools to implement "school readiness" and "schoolification." It teaches children to build an awareness of themselves, others, and their surroundings, which is essential for developing social skills and preparing for school.
The integration of mindfulness into early childhood education is not only beneficial for students but also for educators and families. It helps create a more positive learning environment, enhances focus, and fosters more positive social interactions.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy Service by Awakening Now
At Awakening Now, we offer a unique play therapy service designed to provide children and families with a nurturing space to explore and express emotions. Our service is not led by a certified therapist; however, our facilitator is certified through Efficient Therapist Powered by Naturalistico and brings over 30 years of experience in holding space for individuals and families on their journey of emotional expression.
Purpose and Benefits
This service is crafted to address the critical need for a dedicated environment where children can develop cognitive skills and find strength in expressing themselves. Play therapy is a versatile tool suitable for very young children, teenagers navigating the challenges of adolescence, and even adults seeking a safe space for emotional exploration.
A Spiritual Skill
We believe that the ability to express emotion is not solely a therapeutic experience but a spiritual skill inherent in all individuals, regardless of age. Our play therapy sessions focus on nurturing this innate capability, empowering participants to better understand and communicate their feelings.
Who Can Benefit?
Young Children: Early childhood is a crucial time for emotional development. Our play therapy service helps young children learn to articulate their emotions through play, fostering cognitive growth and emotional resilience.
Teenagers: Adolescence can be a turbulent period, and our service provides teenagers with a supportive space to navigate their feelings, helping them to better understand themselves and their world.
Adults: Adults can also benefit from our play therapy sessions, as they offer a unique opportunity to reconnect with one's emotional self and explore personal growth.
Why Choose Awakening Now for play therapy needs?
With a rich background in supporting children and families, our play therapy service is designed to be inclusive, welcoming, and supportive for all participants. We are committed to creating a safe environment where each individual can discover and harness their spiritual skill of emotional expression.
Join us at Awakening Now to embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional empowerment.