Arnold, Rev. Nancy
UU Wellspring
Spiritual Direction Philosophy
As one who has been on a spiritual quest since my Roman Catholic childhood, I believe that we are always in the act of becoming. My own curiosity about how people come to be who they are helps me to listen deeply to what may be behind the stories they tell. I believe it is in the telling of our stories that we become known to others, and to ourselves, often in new ways.
My experience encompasses life transitions, grief, chronic illness, healing, women’s issues, addiction, and LGBTIQ. In addition to active listening, I draw from such techniques as journaling, meditation, poetry, and specific exercises to aid in the discernment process.
Services Offered
The spiritual director offers the following kinds of spiritual direction services, and is available to meet in the following manners.
Service Offerings: Individual Spiritual Direction
Session Format: In Person, Online (Zoom, Skype, etc.), Telephone
Payment Notes: $50-100 sliding scale. Special consideration given to UU seminary students, Aspirants, and Candidates
UU Wellspring Approved? UU Wellspring Spiritual Director
Identities
The spiritual director identifies in the following ways.
Gender: Woman
Identities: LGBTQIA+
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Specializations
The spiritual director has direct experience, training, or expertise in the following areas.
Specializations: Addictions, Death/Dying/Hospice Care, Disabilities, Grief and Loss, Mature Adults/Elderly, Relationships, Women’s Issues, Young Adults
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Professional Information
This is where the spiritual director received their training, how often they receive supervision, and the professional associations where they are members.
Supervision: Peer group (Monthly or more)
Professional Membership(s): UUMA, SDI (Spiritual Directors International), Other, UURMaPa, Community Ministry
Training:
- Spiritual Direction Training: Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Direction, Fordham University 2008-2010 in-person classes (2010)
- Year Completed: 2010
- Additional Training: Additional SD Trainings
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- Additional Group Training: Small group ministry
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