Spiritual Guidance Training Program
Spiritual Guidance Training Program
Siena Retreat Center’s Spiritual Guidance Training Program offers preparation for the ministry of spiritual guidance (also known as spiritual direction and spiritual companioning). The program is grounded in an evolutionary worldview and a contemplative Christian approach, while also enriched by wisdom from various faith traditions. Permeating the process and content of the program are beliefs in the sacredness of all of creation and in the human experience as a place of Divine revelation.
Graduates find Siena Retreat Center’s Spiritual Guidance Training Program to be a transformational experience. Each weekend gathering includes spiritual enrichment content and opportunities for personal reflection and integration that will prepare participants to welcome and accompany others. The program also includes a significant practicum component that includes practice within the weekends, accompanying two seekers monthly, session reflection forms, and individual supervision sessions with program staff. Participants will also complete readings between weekend gatherings, write five short personal reflection papers, and engage in monthly meetings with their own spiritual director.
Graduates receive a certificate of completion.
While our program is temporarily on hold, we intend to resume offering the program in the future. Please sign up for our e-newsletter for updates.
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We would love to connect to explore with you what is drawing you to this program, answer your questions, and accompany you through your discernment process. We recognize that the program requires a significant dedication of time, energy, and finances, and thus encourage you to reach out early in your consideration of this program.
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“This past year in the SGTP has been the most spiritually growthful and deepening period in my life. There have been many other spiritually growthful periods in my life, but this one exceeds all the other ones put together.”
“The Spiritual Guidance Training Program became an unanticipated journey of transformational healing and hope. It is this hope that I now live from, through, with, and into a future that is of possibility.”
Institute for Spiritual Guidance
The Institute for Spiritual Guidance offers ongoing education and enrichment opportunities for both seasoned spiritual guides and those who have more recently completed training. Check out our upcoming workshops and retreats.
