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Spiritual Director
PROFESSIONAL TITLE: Spiritual Director or Spiritual Mentor
Throughout history, the human race has felt a deep need to connect to and understand the spiritual realm that we sense behind everyday reality. We have always sought out the help of shamans, healers, priests, mystics and elders to guide and challenge us, to deepen our spiritual understanding and create a practical spiritual connection of our own.
In the 21st century, this search has been accelerated for many people. At the same time, institutions that traditionally have provided spiritual support are struggling to survive. We have set out to discover an ever-evolving spirituality on our own yet at certain times on our path we want formal spiritual guidance, mentoring and direction.
OBJECTIVES
This program is suited for participants who want to:
- Challenge and deepen their spiritual beliefs
- Broaden their knowledge of different belief systems and comparative theologies
- Understand the concept of divine guidance and learn to apply it to everyday life
- Discover the value of ritual and ceremony
- Explore spiritual and cultural traditions that surround death and dying
- Support others though spiritual crisis, the dark night of the soul and transformation
- Examine spiritual values and practices
- Become a Spiritual Director or Mentor
WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM UNIQUE?
- It covers the 5 major religions of the world in addition to mystical and esoteric traditions, earth-based spirituality and a perspective on the ‘new age’
- It looks at the concept of being a modern mystic within the definition of 21st century contemporary spirituality
- Divine guidance and developing gifts of spirit are cultivated
- The art of sacred ritual and ceremony is explored through sound, music, movement and dance
- An overview on mystery schools is given
- It explores transitioning to the non-physical and conscious dying
- The art of transformation and working with the soul is learned
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Spiritual Director Program is designed for those individuals who wish to take a personal look at their spiritual beliefs and practices as well as for psychotherapists who want to guide and support others on their spiritual journey. This modality is very effective for psychotherapists to have for practice building since so many clients need direction on their spiritual issues as well.
Note: In order to work as a professional Spiritual Director it is highly recommended to take additional training in Counselling Skills or the Spiritual Psychotherapy Training Program
AREAS OF STUDY
It is set up in 4 units with each unit building upon the understanding and capacities developed in previous sessions.
TOTAL HOURS — 119 (111 HOURS + 8 CASE STUDIES)
Classes meet every Wednesday night, 7:00 to 10:00 pm, between September and June with scheduled breaks. For a detailed schedule, application form and to reserve your spot, please contact Linda Kuschnir at 416-484-0454 ext. 23.
WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?
Graduate students of the Total Self, Spiritual Psychotherapy and Holistic Health Practitioner Programs who wish to deepen the spiritual dimension in their work. This program can also be taken for personal reasons only.
WHEN
Sept. 14, 2011 to Wed. June 23, 2012, 7:00 to 10:00 pm with scheduled breaks. Next program starts Wed. Sept. 14, 2012.
INSTRUCTORS
Kathy Ryndak (Co-founder of Transformational Arts College of Spiritual and Holistic Training), Linda Kuschnir, Joanne Morgan and John Pollard. This program was created by Gord Riddell, Co-founder of Transformational Arts College of Spiritual and Holistic Training.