How to get started with a soul care companion
, iFor most folks the hardest part is the decision to try it. Once you cross that hurdle, browse through the "view spiritual directors" page and "meet" them by reading a short bio on our site, or find someone who looks interesting on another site that lists directors offering helping services to add to your soul care team.
Next, send a quick email explaining that you are interested in setting up an "introduction meeting" to learn more about how they offer direction and to get to know each other a bit. (These typically last 20-40 minutes and are not charged a fee). This will be a time to ask all your questions, including their session fee and availability based on your time zone compatibility.
If you don't feel an easy comfort in the initial intro meeting, no problem. You can thank them for their time and move on to contact a new one. No hard feelings! Or, if the conversation feels comfortable and clicks with you, go ahead and talk about setting a first appointment and ask about any preparations you can make. Sometimes a director likes to start with hearing the story of your relationship with the Lord and prayer. That is a fun exercise to think and prepare to share with someone who is listening deeply and compassionately to your story.
Everything you share is confidential.
Next, send a quick email explaining that you are interested in setting up an "introduction meeting" to learn more about how they offer direction and to get to know each other a bit. (These typically last 20-40 minutes and are not charged a fee). This will be a time to ask all your questions, including their session fee and availability based on your time zone compatibility.
If you don't feel an easy comfort in the initial intro meeting, no problem. You can thank them for their time and move on to contact a new one. No hard feelings! Or, if the conversation feels comfortable and clicks with you, go ahead and talk about setting a first appointment and ask about any preparations you can make. Sometimes a director likes to start with hearing the story of your relationship with the Lord and prayer. That is a fun exercise to think and prepare to share with someone who is listening deeply and compassionately to your story.
Everything you share is confidential.