Spiritual direction is contemplative and reflective. We think supervision of spiritual direction should be too.
SGM’s Supervision of Spiritual Directors Training Intensive is firmly grounded in the best practices of reflective supervision. During this four day training you will engage practically with three models of supervision applicable to spiritual direction. The Seven-Eyed Model, The Roles Model and the Imaginative Model. We will also cover:
Defining supervision
Traits of a good supervisor
Traits of a good supervisee
Dynamics of the supervisory relationship,
Development of the supervisee and working with their issues/goals
Contemplative supervision
Contracts/the purpose of the relationship
There will be role play demonstrations and practical application in trios as well as a foray into supervision of trainee spiritual directors. There will be reading but no written assignments.
What is unique about SGM’s supervision training?
SGM’s supervision training has been offered biannually for many years. Andrew Pritchard and John McAlpine prepared the original material which was refreshed by Jeannie Martin-Blaker and Jane Wilkinson, both trained supervisors, and most recently by Dr David Crawley, who wrote, with Dr Karen Kemp, the new Laidlaw supervision courses.
This supervision training is designed specifically for spiritual directors, but is applicable to pastoral ministry situations. Many faith-based organisations are seeking external supervisors for their staff. Some of these recognise the SGM course and include supervisors with this training on their lists of supervisors (providing the supervisor assents to the requirements of that organisation/denomination).
Your Facilitators for 2024
This 2024 iteration of the Supervision of Spiritual Directors Training will be presented by David Crawley and Fran Francis, the Coordinators of the Spiritual Directors Formation Programme. Both have trained as spiritual directors and supervisors as well as having significant practical miles on the clock.
We are sure you will enjoy the hands-on learning that SGM always offers, along with a great environment at the Home of Compassion and the inspiring and stimulating collegial relationships which grace this ministry.
Practical Details
What: SGM Supervision of Spiritual Directors Four-Day Training Intensive
When: August 13-16, 2024
Where: Our Lady's Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine St, Island Bay, Wellington
Facilitator: David Crawley and Fran Francis
Cost: $680.00. A non-refundable deposit of $80.00 is required on registration. Home of Compassion requires us to confirm attendees 10 days prior to the event and final payment is due at that time (3rd August). We regret that due to the costs involved in offering this training, a cancellation after the due date won't be able to be refunded.
Accomodation: This training is not a residential, catered event. If you need accommodation we recommend you book yourself a room at Home of Compassion. Their rates are affordable and the rooms are very comfortable- we'd love to have you in the house! To book, contact islandbay@compassion.org.nz Let the manager, Hannah, know you are part of the SGM supervision training group in "Crombie". We have not reserved rooms so if you want to stay, book now.
Comments from Past Participants
“Very grateful for the preparation, presentation and variety of the content we’ve been given.”
“Taking part in this training has encouraged me to step more confidently in the direction of this work - both as a spiritual director and as a supervisor”
”I appreciated the rhythm of the days and the more participatory activities in the middle of the other learnings.”
”We got a lot for the money paid!”
How to Register
Please click the button below to complete the Google Docs registration below.
Pay the $80 non-refundable deposit via online banking on the same day.
Spiritual Growth Ministries: 03-0166-0198782-00.
Add your name in reference line, and Supervision PD in particulars.The remaining $600 will be payable by August 3rd, 2024. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded.
If you have any questions please contact Fran Francis (fran.francis@sgm.org.nz) or our SGM administrator, Jenna Edgar (admin@sgm.org.nz)
