Encounter Application Form

YOUR EXPERIENCE OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Please give brief details of your experience of receiving individual Spiritual Direction.
Are you currently in Spiritual Direction?*

Yes, I'm currently in Spiritual DirectionNo, I've never had regular Spiritual Direction beforeNo, but I have had regular Spiritual Direction before
Who is your Spiritual Director?
For how long have you been seeing them? With what frequency?
Would you be willing to embark upon or continue monthly Spiritual Direction for the duration of the course?*

YesNo

YOUR APPLICATION

Please fill out the application with as much detail as you feel able to help us discern if this is the right course and calling for you.
What motivates you to apply for this formation programme?*
How do you hope to use this training? What opportunities so you already have, or will have, to give Spiritual Direction?*
Describe in a few paragraphs, your understanding of Spiritual Direction generally and your own Director’s particular style or model. What happens in your sessions that you find most valuable? If you are not in Spiritual Direction, please describe your experience of being listened to that you think comes closest to Spiritual Direction. With whom and how frequently? *
Please give details of any training in spirituality, theology, counselling or other related fields.*
Are you or have you been in therapy or counselling? *
Have you made an individual, guided retreat or retreat in daily life? *

YOUR LIFE AND FAITH JOURNEY
Please share with us a few paragraphs giving an account of your life, including important events and relationships, and the impact these have had on your development. Describe your family of origin, your current relationships and how you have grown in your understanding of yourself.
Your story*

REFERENCES
Please supply us with the names and contact details of two people who could provide references in support of your application.

Your referees need to know you well and have some understanding of the ministry of Spiritual Direction. Ideally one would be your Spiritual Director, if they are comfortable to do so. Please note we do not accept family members as referees.
Reference 1
Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Reference 2
Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

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