Spiritual Accompaniment
Discover Inner Peace and Deepen Your Spiritual Journey
Spiritual Direction (known also as Spiritual Accompaniment or Soul Guiding) has been a fundamental expression of Bethlehem Centre’s service over the years.
A spiritual director (or “soul friend” or “spiritual companion”) is one who, in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust, listens to those who have come to the Centre seeking counsel as they “do their spiritual work”. Spiritual direction is a process of “bearing generous witness”, being with people as they reflect on their life’s journey. A spiritual director listens for that which gives meaning to another person’s life, and helps them grow in their relationship to what we might call “the Divine Mystery”. As we share our dreams, our struggles, our triumphs and our fears, we open ourselves to that deep and wise source of freedom and joy within.
Spiritual accompaniment always fosters integration of the heart, the soul, the mind and the body as we move towards wholeness (holiness) within ourselves and in relationship to the sacred Other.
Are you interested in spiritual accompaniment?
Here’s how to find a companion to help guide you on your chosen path
- Choose a spiritual companion (director) from the roster below and click on their profile.
- Click on the ‘Submit Your Inquiry’ button, and fill out the form.
- Sessions are a sliding scale by donation. Don’t worry, you will not need make a payment until after your session.
- After submitting your inquiry, the companion will reach out to you by email or phone.
- During your contact with your chosen companion, you will determine if it feels like a good fit for you both and set when and how the two of you will meet.
- After your session, you will receive a request for payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I am not feeling comfortable with the person I sent the inquiry to? If it feels like it is not a good fit for you, that is perfectly fine. A part of spiritual accompaniment is to have open and honest conversation in a safe environment. Simply let the director know, they may even be able to help you find the right person to be your soul guide.
- How expensive are the sessions? To help make spiritual accompaniment accessible to all, sessions are a sliding scale by donation.
- Do I have to pay up front? No, you will not need make a payment until after you have had your session.
- Where will the sessions happen? On each directors profile, will be how they are available (video call, phone, at Bethlehem Centre, etc.). If you are planning to be at the Centre you can inquire about options with our booking cordinator.
- What if I am spiritual but not religious or do not identify with any particular faith community? Our companions come from diverse backgrounds. While some will have come from a specific path, others will have a more varied path. Each of them will meet you where you are.
- What if I have never done this before? There is no time like the present to grow spiritually! Trust yourself and the process.
