This interactive workshop introduces contemplative photography as a powerful spiritual practice and tool for Spiritual Direction. Participants will explore the theory behind this practice and have ample opportunity to experience it firsthand. The session aims to equip Spiritual Directors with a new approach to help directees slow down, see differently, and deepen their spiritual awareness through the lens of a camera.

This workshop delves into the complex and sensitive topic of spiritual abuse. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of what constitutes spiritual abuse, its psychological underpinnings, and its impact on individuals' spiritual journeys. The session will equip Spiritual Directors with the knowledge and skills to create safe spaces for those who have experienced spiritual abuse, and to navigate the delicate process of accompaniment for directees grappling with church hurt or spiritual abuse in their lives.

During this day, we'll explore whether the Christian tradition offers maps that, like The Knowledge, we can internalise to help with making sense of where a directee is and where they might be going, as well as the multiple ways of getting there.

In this workshop, we'll explore the unique challenges faced by those in Christian ministry, including managing public expectations and personal vulnerabilities. We’ll explore potential barriers to spiritual wellbeing, together with some of the particular issues that can emerge, and aim to help Spiritual Directors feel more equipped and empowered to walk alongside their directees.

In this workshop, we'll explore the unique challenges faced by those in Christian ministry, including managing public expectations and personal vulnerabilities. We’ll explore potential barriers to spiritual wellbeing, together with some of the particular issues that can emerge, and aim to help Spiritual Directors feel more equipped and empowered to walk alongside their directees.

Having explored the three centres of intelligence in the traditional ‘process’ way in our last Enneagram workshop, we return to look at them again, this time using the Harmony Triads. As we bring the full wisdom of all three intelligence centres to each Enneatype, we will discover fresh clarity and depth in our stories of origin and destiny and in those of our directees.

When we pray we instinctively use our bodies because as children we were taught to put our hands together and shut our eyes. What if we could develop that early learning, not just for those times when there are no words, but bringing all of ourselves into prayer?

In this workshop, we delve into the theory of restorative practices and its profound impact on healing shame and conflicts

Drawing inspiration from the riches of Carmelite Spirituality, this contemplative workshop explores spiritual direction from a Carmelite perspective. Through the wisdom of mystics such as Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Therese of Lisieux, we'll delve into the beauty and potential of the human person and our intimate connection with God.

In this thought-provoking workshop, we'll explore why the Examen as as outlined in “The Spiritual Exercises” is at odds with how it is presented and practised.

Unlock the power of dreams in spiritual direction with this immersive workshop. Together, we'll explore how, as John Sandford says, “dreams serve as a forgotten language through which God communicates with us”

How can we face the uncertainty of our times, accept the likely consequences, and also be part of the healing of the Earth that is our home and mother? By bringing Ignatius into conversation with Joanna Macy’s Work that Reconnects, Annette will offer some thoughts about this, as well as exercises to help us engage with what we see happening around us.

A day which will include space for our own reflection as well as discovering resources for our spiritual direction practice.

What is our Shadow? What do we do with those sides of ourselves that are not so easy to include in our spiritual journey? How does the Shadow relate to our inner freedom and fullness of life?

As we reach the hinge-point between Lent and Holy Week, we will consider the story of Jonah as a ‘sign’ of the Paschal Mystery.

Spiritual direction is a contemplative space where a compassionate inquiry can be made into such matters. This workshop won’t give all the answers, though Julian will draw on his experience to help open the questions behind these remarks and look at being different genders together in spiritual direction, with each other and with those who come to talk with us.

What does Christian spiritual direction have to offer those who are struggling with their own mental wellbeing? This workshop will look at some of the specific gifts, and tools spiritual direction has to offer and some of the research around spirituality and mental health.

In Spiritual Direction, we accompany others towards finding God in all things and living in harmony with God, themselves and others. Our bodies intuitively know how to find God and sense harmony through breath, movement and energy. Our bodies are the home of the Holy Spirit and speak God’s voice all the time. Yet, many of our directees live unaware or disconnected from their physical bodies.