Walsh, Rev. Michelle

My core spiritual direction philosophy is one of accompaniment and facilitation in your own spiritual journey of embodied meaning-making. I integrate my commitment to Zen Buddhist mindfulness in Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition of engaged Buddhism, as well as to a spiritually-informed Internal Family Systems and Liberation Health practice framework with an ARAOMC (anti-oppressive, anti-racist, multicultural) focus. I have engaged in ARAOMC work for well over 25 years, and I am familiar with the spiritual struggles of class travelers within Unitarian Universalism as well. I particularly enjoy working with first responders and those in health and human services or in academic settings. My spiritual direction practice is trauma-informed through my social work clinical background, and I teach in several settings in higher education. I also maintain a regular preaching and consultation practice with my spouse, the Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs, also a trained spiritual director through Still Harbor.