Agreement

You are meeting in person, online, or by phone with me as your spiritual director because you want to examine and develop your spiritual life. Spiritual direction is an ancient, contemplative practice of helping another person or group awaken to the mystery and activity of God in all of life, and to respond to that discovery in a growing relationship of freedom and commitment. 

Through prayer and reflective listening, I will serve as a human spiritual companion/director to help you discern the work of the Spirit of God in your life.

The Guidelines for Ethical Conduct   explains my role in a general way. Although I believe it is appropriate at times to discuss psychological and relational difficulties in the context of spiritual direction, I am not a psychotherapist, and I do not provide these services.  
 

Similarly, you recognize that spiritual direction is not financial advice, and any decisions and actions you may take in that regard are done without my advice or recommendation and are purely your responsibility.

I will hold our conversations in strict confidence and regard our time together as sacred, whether by telephone, online, or email. I will not reveal the content of our conversations unless I am required to do so by law or court order, or if you divulge intentions to harm yourself or another person.  On the other hand, you are free to share whatever you choose about our conversations with anyone. 

There are unique limitations to engaging in Spiritual Direction online as opposed to in person.
You must recognize and accept these limitations. You also agree that as your spiritual director,
I cannot be held responsible for breaches in provision of services that are due to phone or
computer malfunction or loss of electricity or internet connectivity.

The normal fee for a one-hour session is $70 (USD).  If the normal rate would prohibit you from taking spiritual direction, I offer a limited number of sliding scale hours per month. If any of those slots are available, we will work out a rate you can afford, and we will agree upon the amount before our first session.  

We commit to begin and end our sessions on time. If you wish to change your appointment, you will let me know at least 24 hours in advance by emailing or texting me. Without this advance notice, you will pay for the appointment time.  

Although we agree to a monthly 60-minute session, you may desire to meet more frequently or for a longer session periodically, and that is fine, as long as we schedule in advance. If you would like to share a success or a problem with me in between sessions, you may contact me via email. 

By submitting the form below, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Spiritual Direction Agreement.