Joining mid-stream: continuing education for Spiritual Directors

Embarking on the journey to offer spiritual companionship or direction is a profound calling.

Are you a spiritual director who wants to grow professionally or expand your spiritual sources?

Do you desire deeper connections with peers and seek inclusive avenues to enhance your skills and knowledge?

Advanced Placement with the Cherry Hill Seminary’s Spiritual Direction (SpiDir) Program

Cherry Hill Seminary offers a comprehensive Spiritual Direction Certificate. Affectionately known as “SpiDir,” this program is designed to provide rigorous academic training, spiritual formation, and a supportive cohort experience, addressing the very gaps many practitioners feel in their ongoing formation.

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Key Features:

• Cohort-Based Learning: Engage with a community of peers throughout the program, fostering deep connections and shared learning experiences.
• Accessible Tuition: At approximately $130 per month, the program is structured to be financially managable, allowing participants to invest in their development without undue financial strain.
• Continuing Cohort: Cohort 3 is set to begin year 2 on March 1, 2025, providing an opportunity to join a group of dedicated individuals committed to deepening their practice.

Why Choose the SpiDir Program?

For those who have completed shorter training sessions or feel the need for a more robust support system, the SpiDir program offers:

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering essential aspects of spiritual direction, ensuring you’re well-equipped to serve your community. The CHS SpiDir program draws on the wisdom of many spiritual traditions. If your program was centered on Catholic or Christian spiritual direction, there's a whole world of wisdom you can benefit from.
• Peer Support: Build lasting relationships with fellow spiritual companions, creating a network of support and shared wisdom.
• Flexible Learning: Designed to accommodate various schedules, making it feasible for those balancing other commitments.
• Refine Existing Skills: Deepen your understanding of active listening, presence, and discernment.
• Address Specific Challenges: Gain tools and strategies to navigate complex situations, work effectively with diverse clients, and create ethical business practices.
• Explore New Approaches: Explore innovative approaches to spiritual direction, including contemplative practices, trauma-informed care, and working with specific populations.
• Deepen Personal Practice: Integrate spiritual direction principles into your own spiritual journey for deeper personal growth.
• Gain Professional Recognition: Enhance your professional standing and credibility with potential clients and within the field.
• Access Supervision: Receive valuable guidance and support from experienced spiritual directors through ongoing supervision opportunities.
• Stay Current: Keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date with the evolving field of spiritual direction.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to deepen your practice and join a community of like-minded individuals, consider enrolling in Cohort 3 of the SpiDir program. Applications are currently open, and spaces are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and find the support you’ve been seeking.

For more information and to begin your application, visit our Spiritual Direction Certificate Program page.

Invest in your calling and join a community dedicated to spiritual growth and companionship.

You are whole, holy, and worthy,

Rev Amy Beltaine

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