Join one of SDI’s most beloved wisdom teachers on a fresh, 8 week online exploration and celebration of the work of spiritual direction, and of the life of the spiritual director, through the teaching of the vital accountability practice of spiritual direction supervision.
Sacred Listening: A Contemplative Circle in the Hindu Tradition Join us in a sacred space of deep listening and contemplative presence, guided by the wisdom of Hindu tradition. Rooted in the practices of stillness (mauna), mindful speech (vak tapas), and heart-centered listening (sravana), this circle offers an opportunity to engage in spiritual companionship, reflection, and shared
Embodied Learning in Spiritual Direction Formation and Training ProgramsFor the past few decades, mainstream Western formation and training programs have offered a contemplative dialogic model of spiritual direction, sidestepping somatic practices as a mode of learning, discerning and connecting with the Divine. Many cultural and spiritual traditions are grounded in somatic wisdom that is integral
Our most popular SDI Journey returns for 2025, with registrations now open! Experience the highlights of Spain’s Ignatian Pilgrimage route on this walking tour of the highlights of the Camino de Ignacio.
This session is for those that identify as LGBTQIA+, including nonbinary, gender fluid, genderqueer, bi-gender, and agender spiritual directors and spiritual companions who would like to connect with other LGBTQIA+ spiritual directors and spiritual companions.(Please note this meeting is intended for those who identify as LGBTQIA+)How to Register / Instructions:Please read through the instructions below
This session is for those who identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color who would like to connect with other BIPOC spiritual directors and spiritual companions.
We are delighted to announce that registration for SDI’s 2025 Conference, to be held in-person in Niagra Falls, NY, May 29-31, 2025 is now open! It is also a great honor to share the names of our keynote speakers this year: Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Lucy Abbott Tucker, Mirabai Starr, Pat McCabe (Woman Stands Shining), Rabbi […]
Join SDI conference keynoter Pat McCabe at our post-conference retreat at Center of Renewal Retreat and Conference Center, for an opportunity to gather with other spiritual directors and companions, to reflect and discern on the conference’s rich offerings, and to recommit to our calling and to our ever continuing growth.Participants can expect to arrive on Saturday, May 31, […]
This one hour session is for those that identify as This session is for those that identify as LGBTQIA+, including nonbinary, gender fluid, genderqueer, bi-gender, and agender spiritual directors and spiritual companions who would like to connect with other LGBTQIA+ spiritual directors and spiritual companions..(Please note this meeting is intended for those who identify as […]
Guiding Companions as They Navigate the Journeys of Ego, Soul, and Spirit This webinar is presented to the SDI Community as a donation-based offering. Please register using the forms at the bottom of this page. Presenter Scott McRae Dates July 10, 202511PM - 2PM PacificFind your local time zone here. Duration 3 hours (total)Webinar will […]
If you are part of a spiritual direction formation program or a guide or mentor to spiritual companions, we invite you to join us the educators gathering.
This session is for those who identify as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Color who would like to connect with other BIPOC spiritual directors and spiritual companions.
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