Arnold, Rev. Nancy O.
Location:
84 Butterfield Road, Rindge, NH 03461 | Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, phone
Contact:
(516) 301-7986 | revnoka@gmail.com
Training:
Graduate Certificate Program in Spiritual Direction, Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, May 2010
Supervision:
none
Payment:
$40-100 sliding scale; UU aspirants & candidates get special consideration
Spiritual Direction Philosophy:
In our initial conversation I listen to their story and we explore why they are seeking spiritual direction at this time. At the end of that conversation (for which there is no charge) I offer my observations (if appropriate) and we decide whether to work together. That first conversation determines the approach I take with clients.
As spiritual companion I accompany people on their journey from where they are. I prefer to begin each session with a chalice lighting (if they are UUs) and a prayer/reading (if they are willing). Some clients come prepared with a particular issue to explore, while others respond to gentle probing about something that arose in the previous session. If they are floundering or simply free-associating, I ask: "where is God in this for you?" which usually calls them back to center. Areas in which I have expertise are life transitions, grief, chronic illness, healing, women's issues, addiction, LGBTIQ, and mental illness to cite a few.