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Spiritual companioning is the process of sharing one's sacred stories with a trained, compassionate listener. It can be helpful to anyone thirsty for a connection with the Divine. Companioning supports those of any or no faith base who are seeking spiritual growth, healing, or a deeper connection with God and others. It is a time-honored practice of compassionate, non-judgmental listening to another in a safe setting where what is shared is held with reverence and confidentiality.
A trained spiritual companion listens intently, patiently, and confidentially as you share your sacred stories. Your spiritual companion journeys with you as you navigate through life's complexities and transitions, and can be a trusted guide as you discover your inner wisdom. Spiritual companions do not offer counseling, advice, or problem solving. Rather, they accompany you as you explore your own spiritual path and empower you to navigate what practices from your past no longer serve you, which you embrace and wish to continue, and what new practices may be helpful to you. |
What is Spiritual Direction?
What are the benefits from Spiritual Direction? Learn more about spiritual direction, the benefits, and advice for someone seeking Spiritual Direction/ Spiritual Companion. |
Why Spiritual Companioning?
Seeking Connection is a universal human quest — common to all ages and to all cultures. Growth in the quest for God happens when we pray with honest, authentic desire. The spiritual companion helps an individual to sort out the various desires in their life and to recognize and respond to their desire for Connection. Do you desire a compassionate, non-judging listener? Do you long to grow spiritually and communicate with God?
Qualified spiritual companions can help you place yourself freely before the mystery we call God and reflect on your life experiences. Spiritual companions are often thought of as “trained listeners,” or people who guide you to discover what is already within you.
Typically, spiritual companioning is one hour long and occurs monthly and/or during a directed retreat. Suggested fee is $50 per hour for individual guidance. If the donation is beyond your means, please request a scholarship. No one will be turned away because of the inability to pay. For appointments or questions contact the specific spiritual companion, using the links below, or feel free to contact us at A Place to Be Spirituality Center.
Seeking Connection is a universal human quest — common to all ages and to all cultures. Growth in the quest for God happens when we pray with honest, authentic desire. The spiritual companion helps an individual to sort out the various desires in their life and to recognize and respond to their desire for Connection. Do you desire a compassionate, non-judging listener? Do you long to grow spiritually and communicate with God?
Qualified spiritual companions can help you place yourself freely before the mystery we call God and reflect on your life experiences. Spiritual companions are often thought of as “trained listeners,” or people who guide you to discover what is already within you.
Typically, spiritual companioning is one hour long and occurs monthly and/or during a directed retreat. Suggested fee is $50 per hour for individual guidance. If the donation is beyond your means, please request a scholarship. No one will be turned away because of the inability to pay. For appointments or questions contact the specific spiritual companion, using the links below, or feel free to contact us at A Place to Be Spirituality Center.
Spiritual Companioning for Those Dealing with Addiction
There is spiritual help and support for those dealing with addiction themselves and/or their family members. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and other 12 step programs are a means of dealing with a physical, emotional and spiritual disease. Yet, sometimes more space is needed to tend to the soul, to healing, to exploring spiritual choices. Sponsorship is vital in working a recovery program, yet a trained spiritual guide may be what you are looking for. A Place To Be would like to provide that sacred circle for both individual and small group sharing and listening. A companion will journey with you to investigate and navigate your spiritual path. Spiritual Companion Ruth Hoenick has a solid understanding of the impacts of alcoholism and addiction and welcomes you to join her. For more information, email Ruth directly at 1raheducate@gmail.com or connect over LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-a-huige-hoenick-28422a11/ .
There is spiritual help and support for those dealing with addiction themselves and/or their family members. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and other 12 step programs are a means of dealing with a physical, emotional and spiritual disease. Yet, sometimes more space is needed to tend to the soul, to healing, to exploring spiritual choices. Sponsorship is vital in working a recovery program, yet a trained spiritual guide may be what you are looking for. A Place To Be would like to provide that sacred circle for both individual and small group sharing and listening. A companion will journey with you to investigate and navigate your spiritual path. Spiritual Companion Ruth Hoenick has a solid understanding of the impacts of alcoholism and addiction and welcomes you to join her. For more information, email Ruth directly at 1raheducate@gmail.com or connect over LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-a-huige-hoenick-28422a11/ .
Our Spiritual Companions
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Kelly Lemens completed a three-year spirituality training program at the Franciscan Spirituality Center in LaCrosse. As a spiritual companion, Kelly believes that exploring our own inner spirituality leads us to discover and move closer to our authentic selves. This journey can involve a re-imaging of who God is, or how God is present in suffering, loss and healing. As Pastoral Associate for St. John XXIII Church, Kelly has journeyed with the bereaved, separated and divorced and those experiencing significant transitions in life. Centering prayer and being in nature are an important part of her own spirituality.
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Ruth Hoenick received her commission in Spiritual Guidance from the Siena Retreat Center in Racine, Wisconsin. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Professional Development. As a Spiritual Companion Ruth supports seekers in listening to their sacred stories and exploring a relationship with the divine. She believes in mutual sharing to gather wisdom and knowledge of self and God. The impact of companionship can create new paths and openness within one’s heart and soul. Ruth may provide options of inter-spiritual practices or ideas, as well as encourage the expression of prayer and spirituality through movement, visual arts, journaling, music and sustained silence. She is a seeker of spiritual connection and continual growth. Ruth is open to seekers of all faith traditions and practices. She facilitates retreats around the United States for members in the recovering community of AA, Al-Anon and other 12 step programs.
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Craig Bergland is the founding and Presiding Bishop of the Universal Anglican Church and received Spiritual Companion certification through the Anglican Divinity School. Craig believes that the Holy can be encountered everywhere, often wearing very clever disguises, and so the key to discerning the Divine in our lives can be slowing down and listening, practices that can be quite counter-cultural in our time. As an Interspiritual Companion, Craig draws on practices from across traditions as opportunities for self discovery and awareness of the Spirit moving in our lives. His own spiritual practices include meditation and contemplation, journaling, nature mysticism, and writing.
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