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Guidelines for Ethical Conduct

Ethical conduct flows from lived reverence
for all of Life, self, and others but is not
inevitably the reality of every spiritual direc-
tion relationship. Therefore, these guidelines
are meant to inspire members of Spiritual
Directors International toward integrity,
responsibility, and faithfulness in their minis-
try and service of spiritual direction.
I. The Spiritual Director and the Self
Personal Spirituality
1. Spiritual directors assume responsibility
for personal growth by:
a. participating in regular spiritual
direction; and
b. following personal and communal
spiritual practices and disciplines.
Formation
2. Spiritual directors engage in ongoing
formation and continuing education by:
a. continuing to discern their call to
the ministry and service of spiritual
direction;

b. nurturing self-knowledge and freedom;
c. cultivating insight into the
influences of culture, social-
historical context, environmental
setting, and institutions; and

d. studying sacred texts, theology,
spirituality, psychology, and other
disciplines related to spiritual
direction.

Guidelines for Ethical Conduct © 2018
by Spiritual Directors International

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