"Come as you are."

Spiritual companion on your faith journey

"Come as you are."

Spiritual companion on your faith journey

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What is Spiritual Direction?

Why is Spiritual Direction beneficial?

Spiritual direction is a companioning relationship where we discern together how God is working in the midst of your life.

It is intentionally paying closer attention to God in your life's journey through a prayerful and contemplative space.

Spiritual direction is for those who want clarity, experiencing joy or struggles in their faith, or seeking a deeper love with God. A trained director is focused, attentive, and is intentional toward prayerful discernment for the directee (you.)

Why is Spiritual Direction beneficial?

Fosters an intentional and regular relationship with God.
Allows another set of eyes and ears to help interpret experiences and the voice of God.
A prayerful relationship helps to experience God's love and grace.
Learn to discern decisions, live, appreciate, and act in the midst of life by the Holy Spirit's movements.

What Spiritual Direction Is Not:

Why is Spiritual Direction beneficial?

What Spiritual Direction Is Not:

Therapy
Pastoral Counseling
Judgemental

What is a typical session like?

What Spiritual Direction Is Not:

We engage in a prayerful and contemplative time where we meet together in God's presence. The directee (you) shares experiences in faith and what you want to seek clarity with. The session enters into times of silence as we listen to what God is saying and move through the process of praying and listening.

How often do we meet?

What is a typical session like?

How often do we meet?

Sessions are once a month for one hour. We can meet in person or online. There are no phone sessions.

The time from one session to the next allows discerning what you are hearing and experiencing from God.

Is there a fee?

What is a typical session like?

How often do we meet?

There is no fee.

I would be appreciative if you chose to donate towards my ongoing work and training as there are costs with those commitments, but it is not an obligation.

I also appreciate ongoing prayers in this active ministry.

A Little About Me:

My name is Joanna. I am a wife and mother. I love to read, enjoy nature, and spend time with my family. I love Jesus. I love connecting with people. Spiritual Direction is a gift that has brought my passions together. My vocation is in Spiritual Life Development, working for The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters in New York.

I have my Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Leadership Transformation Selah Certificate Program.

I have my Masters in Human Services: Family and Marriage Counseling. I am not a counselor but have training from my educational studies.

MY PROMISE TO YOU:

A Little About Me:

I promise to take confidentiality seriously and adhere to a strict code of ethics- always.
I promise to listen and engage in how God is speaking in your present life.
I promise to be empathetic, supportive, and encouraging.

Contact Info

A Little About Me:

Contact Info

The service area for in-person: Western Orange County, New York, Northern New Jersey, Rockland County, New York. When you contact me, please indicate where you live so we can arrange the meeting location.

Zoom and FaceTime options are available for those living out my traveling area.

Please email me to discuss an initial consultation and scheduling.

jpolarek0821@gmail.com

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.