Healthy Individuals: Spiritual Direction and Soul Care
"Tending to those in Helping Professions."
The word soul comes from the Greek psyche—the breath of life—embracing mind, body, and spirit. That’s the heart of our approach: holistic care for the whole person.
We walk alongside those who give of themselves daily—outreach workers, case managers, caregivers, clergy, educators, first responders, and nonprofit leaders. While our focus is supporting helping professionals, spiritual direction is open to anyone seeking deeper connection - with themselves or the Divine.
Each 1-on-1 session offers space to slow down and breathe: grounding practices, reflection, discernment tools, attentive listening, and gentle guidance. Whether you’re navigating transition, recovering from burnout, or longing for renewal, Soul Care creates room for you to simply be.
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Stephen's Understanding of Spiritual Direction
My understanding of Spiritual Direction is rooted in Soul Care. The word “Soul” originating in the Greek as psyche, often described in classical philosophy as the breath of life, encompassing the Mind, Body, and Spirit. Spiritual Direction, which tends to the Soul, necessitates a compassionate presence of accompaniment as an individual attends to the interior work of their entire being while inviting their understanding of the Divine into the process.
Soul Care through spiritual direction tends to the psyche in a holistic way and is beneficial and available to everyone. My particular passion leans towards supporting those in helping professions and community-based organizations. These individuals face unique challenges and complexities in their spiritual journeys; showing up and being present to their needs in spiritual direction provides support, renewal, and restoration for those who tirelessly serve others. This involves compassionate listening, reflective questioning, and trauma-informed practices. Incorporating my years of experience in non-profit leadership, I seek to create a space where these individuals can replenish their souls, deepen their spiritual awareness, and find sustenance for their sacred work.
As a Spiritual Director, I extend an invitation into the Beauty of God; just as Francis of Assisi saw the Divine Beauty in all creation and extended an invitation to others to behold it. I strive to create a space where individuals can encounter the Beauty of God within themselves and the world around them through deep listening, gentle guidance, and compassionate presence. I seek to facilitate this sacred encounter with an invitation for individuals to explore the depths of their souls and discover the Divine presence that dwells within.
A “Directee” needs to come into this space as open and transparent as possible. This will involve vulnerability which requires trust. This trust must be built over time, and we will journey together in this endeavor. The “Directee” has within them the authority to determine how much trust is given, and how vulnerable they are willing to be. We will engage in the best Trauma-Informed practices that we can, to honor all those involved while orientating ourselves in the direction of a healthy and authentic soul.
Recognizing and honoring the distinction between spiritual direction and therapy is essential. In spiritual direction, we accompany individuals on their spiritual journeys, focusing on their relationship with the Divine and deepening their spiritual awareness. While we may address emotional and psychological aspects within the context of spirituality and self-reflection, we do not diagnose mental health conditions or aim to "fix" psychological issues. Our role is to provide a sacred space for exploration and companionship. When therapeutic intervention is needed, we refer individuals to qualified therapists or mental health professionals, maintaining clarity and upholding the integrity of spiritual direction.
Spiritual Direction is a sacred journey of a profound encounter between the directee and the Divine, facilitated by the holy presence of both the director and the directee. Within this sacred space, hearts are opened, wounds are healed, and souls are nourished. Recognizing the profound impact of trauma, especially religious trauma, I approach spiritual direction through a trauma-informed lens by prioritizing safety, empowerment, and collaboration in the healing journey. Every session invites individuals to explore their spiritual paths with gentleness, compassion, and respect, fostering an environment of trust and authenticity.
Presence and accompanyment in Brokeness and Grief with SheeA
Meet SheeAnna
Understanding the profound impact of support and guidance, SheeAnna has made a soulful commitment to pour herself into others. Whether by sharing her story, through accompaniment, or simply lending a listening ear, she possesses a unique ability to uplift, empower, and challenge those around her. Inspiring the transformative practices of
Understanding the profound impact of support and guidance, SheeAnna has made a soulful commitment to pour herself into others. Whether by sharing her story, through accompaniment, or simply lending a listening ear, she possesses a unique ability to uplift, empower, and challenge those around her. Inspiring the transformative practices of Breathe Pray Worship (https://breatheprayworship.com/practices), SheeAnna has intentionally integrated these into her own journey, being present for those facing emotional hardships.
SheeAnna's holistically and spiritually minded approach has been intricately woven with creativity, as she explores the practices of Breathe Pray Worship. Through various mediums such as photography, writing, and apothecary, she channels her innermost emotions and experiences, creating a meaningful impact on both herself and those who experience her creations.
Sorrow and love are wonderful teachers and a true source of wisdom. In this, SheeAnna has found solace and strength as she discovered her practices when she went through a divorce. Recognizing the need to prioritize her own well-being, she embarked on a transformative journey toward health and healing. The invaluable lessons about self-love, resilience, and the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit have become an integral part of her journey to Healthy.
These practices crossed over into her grief work when she experienced the profound loss of her beloved grandmother, her "person" and "twin soul." This devastating loss led her to dive deep into the grieving process, confronting the intricacies of pain and loss with the practices she helped create at Breathe Pray Worship. These practices offered her new lenses through which to understand grief, acknowledging that it is something that is not easily understood.
SheeAnna also navigates the complexities of co-parenting an 11-year-old daughter and four adult children with her husband and ex-husband’s family. All of this presents unique challenges, however, her unwavering commitment to love, communication, and fostering a harmonious environment has allowed her to create a thriving family dynamic; building a supportive and nurturing environment for her daughter's growth and development. SheeAnna exemplifies the belief that ‘Healthy is Possible’, and her journey is highlighted by pouring into others.
She now makes this culmination of experiences, practices, and everything she has learned available to others through one on one accompaniment and coaching. She is ready to walk with you through the brokenness, and the healing while Helping help you figure out what healthy looks like for you.