Although God is at the center of the process of spiritual direction, the more readily visible participants are human beings. Like all other people, directors and directees are subject to relationship dynamics. Trustworthy Connections identifies some issues and challenges that can arise in spiritual direction relationships and offers resources for further consideration and reflection. The topics and examples are focused on traditional one–to–one, face–to–face spiritual direction, although some are also relevant to group direction and direction by correspondence. Trustworthy Connections is designed for use as a reference and a springboard for discussion for spiritual directors and anyone else who is interested in spiritual direction. Like the process of spiritual direction itself, this book is about asking questions, discussing ideas, and suggesting alternatives rather than giving advice or getting answers.
ISBN-13: 9781561012527
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cowley Publications
Publication Date: 01-25-2004
Pages: 176
Product Dimensions: 5.60(w) x 8.59(h) x 0.43(d)
Anne Winchell Silver draws upon more than thirty years of experience as a member of the counseling faculty at Kingsborough Community College in the City University of New York. She studied at New York University, Fordham University, and the General Theological Seminary’s Center for Christian Spirituality, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Table of Contents
|
Acknowledgements |
xi |
|
Introduction |
xiii |
| Chapter 1 |
Sacred Space |
1 |
| Chapter 2 |
Covenant |
11 |
| Chapter 3 |
Payment |
23 |
| Chapter 4 |
Dual Relationships |
37 |
| Chapter 5 |
Attraction |
47 |
| Chapter 6 |
"Fixing Things" |
61 |
| Chapter 7 |
Referral |
69 |
| Chapter 8 |
Self-Care |
81 |
| Chapter 9 |
For Directees: What to Expect |
93 |
| Chapter 10 |
Concluding Suggestions |
105 |
| Appendix 1 |
A Code of Ethics for Spiritual Directors |
111 |
| Appendix 2 |
Spiritual Directors International Guidelines for Ethical Conduct |
137 |
|
Annotated Bibliography |
145 |
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