Supervision Training Program Application

Spiritual Direction Supervision is such an essential component of living out a call as a spiritual director.

Our Supervision Training Program forms and informs experienced spiritual directors to host a contemplative and compassionate space for current directors and those training to follow their call in this ministry. We focus on a reflective listening model that allows both the supervisor and the director to listen deeply into the movements of noticing, reflecting, and listening together. This expands our freedom as listeners as we begin to hold an even more spacious place for others.

We are forming a cohort of experienced directors who feel called to serve as supervisors and/or spiritual direction educators. This collaborative educational space is designed to train and form experienced directors as supervisors in a praxis-oriented community.

Remembering What it Was Like to Be a Beginner
Listening with Compassion
Encouraging Spiritual Directors in their Work
Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries
Following Established Ethical Guidelines
Leaning in With a Sense of Wonder, Curiosity, and Humor
Valuing Personal Continuing Education and Ongoing Spiritual Growth

Supervision Training
Program Application
Format

11-Month Fully Virtual Program
Date

August 9, 2024 -
June 7, 2025

Cost
$2390 - includes all supervision

Opening Two-Day Virtual Intensive
August 9 & 10, 2024; 9am-3pm PT
Four 90-min. Virtual Sessions
Tuesdays, Sept. 10, Nov, 12, March 4, and April 8; 1:30pm-3pm PT
Mid-Year 4-hour Virtual Intensive
January 7, 2025; 9am - 1pm PT
Six Individual & Two Group Supervision Sessions
(Individual sessions to be scheduled with your assigned supervision mentor)
Closing Two-Day Virtual Intensive
June 6 & 7, 2025; 9am-3pm PT

Boundary Ethics of Spiritual Direction
Contemplative Listening & Evocative Questions
Group Direction & Supervision Models
Protocols of Virtual Direction & Supervision
Exploring Issues that Come Up in Supervision
Forming a Community of Practice
Difference between Spiritual Direction & Supervision
Cross-Cultural & Traditions

All assigned reading, podcasts, and videos.
Write an informational document to share with supervisees that communicates your philosophy of spiritual direction, supervision, ethics, boundaries, and approach.
Meet with at least 2 supervisees over the course of the year - minimum of 15 total sessions.
Continue meeting monthly with current director and supervisor as needed.
Meet individually each month with your assigned Supervision Mentor - for a minimum of 6 individual sessions in and participate in 2 group sessions during our scheduled class times.
Write a reflective article around your supervision experience during the training program that contributes to the knowledge base of spiritual direction and supervision. (This article will be posted in the Companioning Community resources with your permission.)

3-5 years of Spiritual Direction Experience
Certificate of Completion From a Spiritual Direction Program
Commitment to Receiving Ongoing Spiritual Direction/Supervision
Recommendation From Current Spiritual Director & Supervisor
Interview

Terry has offered spiritual direction, retreats, and classes in contemplative practices and spiritual growth since 2002. She has been a supervisor of spiritual directors since 2008 as well as working with several schools of spiritual direction formation programs to supervise new directors. Terry received her spiritual direction training at the Benedictine Shalom Center in Mt. Angel, OR, earned ministry certification through the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and completed her supervision training through Together in the Mystery, where she is also currently on staff as a trainer of new supervisors. She has been married for over 40 years, has grown children and grandchildren. She makes her home in Roseburg, Oregon.

Kathi Gatlin founded Boldly Loved and co-founded the Companioning Center to bring together her two greatest passions: spiritual formation and teaching. In this, she utilizes her DMin. in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Portland Seminary and her M.Ed. earned through George Fox University.

Her greatest joy is walking alongside others, individually and in groups, in their own spiritual journey, sharing ways of understanding God anew through contemplative prayer and teaching, and to see them grow in the depth of their own understanding of who God is and who they are in relationship with God. Kathi is a spiritual director, supervisor, writer, spiritual formation group facilitator, retreat speaker, and leadership mentor. For more information about Kathi, check out boldlyloved.org.

Lynn Holt is an experienced educator in the formation of spiritual directors and those who offer soul companionship. She has trained and supervised spiritual directors through Portland Seminary in an online/hybrid format for the past 7 years. Her vocation as a soul companion includes serving as a spiritual director and supervisor for 23 years, 18 years of pastoral ministry, and teaching theological, leadership, and spiritual formation courses. Lynn is a Quaker and holds an M.Div from Portland Seminary and received her spiritual direction training from the Mercy Center of Colorado Springs and supervision training from the Mercy Center in Burlingame.

Lynn is gifted in preparing and supporting soul companions whose faithful response in these challenging times invites generous listening and a compassionate heart for the sake of the world. Her ministry is grounded in a contemplative posture of holy listening, surrendering to the Mystery with a sense of awe and curiosity, and the dynamic relationship of God's Presence.

Kathi Gatlin

Terry Christenson

Lynn Holt

Supervision for Spiritual Directors Training Program Application
Cohort 2024

This cohort has filled. If you are interested in being added to the waitlist or notified of the next offering, please email Kathi@commpanioningcenter.org.

Who Should Apply?