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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver's Support Group - September
DESCRIPTION:Soul Care of Self for Caregivers: A Bi-Monthly Spiritual Support Group on Zoom \nScheduled for varying Saturdays every other calendar month (January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November)\, this two-hour online program is an invitation for caregivers of all types to converge and engage in a safe\, sacred community and with various spiritual practices around a topic relevant to the caregiver experience. Each session will include time for a spiritual practice (including body prayer\, silence\, mantras\, etc.)\, personal reflection\, and group sharing. \nThe underlying focus for each gathering will be on creating meaning for each one’s respective journey while uncovering blessings and cultivating what each participant needs the most at that station in their caregiving. The topics explored will flow from what is expressed by participants during scheduled sessions and feedback. Various resources and materials for further consideration\, connection\, and support will be provided during and in between sessions. Guided by Gordon Creamer. \nParticipants are not required to register for all bi-monthly sessions but are encouraged to attend as many as desire and availability allow. When registering for this virtual program\, please provide the email address to which we should send the Zoom Meeting link. If you don’t receive the Zoom Meeting information by the day before the session\, please contact the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120. \nGordon Creamer\, MA\, creator of the Mission Bridge\, currently serves as Program Director at Well for the Journey\, a spiritual wellness center in Lutherville\, MD. As a creative and contemplative builder\, he has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various assisted living\, skilled nursing\, and hospice communities. He earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. Currently\, he is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute. Gordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and formats. He also participates as a peer group leader in the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation’s Transforming Community Program. His passions include uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community\, as well as fostering support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Trained as a spiritual director/companion\, end-of-life doula\, and Reiki practitioner\, Gordon welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, expanding\, and flourishing. For more information\, visit TheMissionBridge.com.  \n 
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/virtual-caregivers-support-group-september-2/
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SUMMARY:SDI Cohort 7\, Session 3 *VIRTUAL Option
DESCRIPTION:The Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute offers a nationally-recognized training program in the art and skill of spiritual direction. Participants gather three sessions\, each time for an intensive week. \nSession 3 of Cohort 7 of the Spiritual Direction Institute will focus on dealing with particular populations\, such as victims of abuse and LGBTQ+ persons. A session on setting up a spiritual direction practice will be included. Each student will present two case studies of spiritual direction from their practicum in the previous months. \nPREREQUISITE: Completion of the previous two week-long sessions (September 2025 and April 2026) or permission of the instructor. \nA certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program\, which includes three week-long sessions and the required course work. \nThis registration form is for the VIRTUAL option. Virtual participants attend all sessions on Zoom in real time. The program begins at 7pm on Sunday. This option does not include meals or lodging. \nProgram Directors are Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps.\nSessions are facilitated by Kathy Brown and others. \nKathleen Hope Brown\, D.Min. is Director of Pastoral Care Services at the Saint Luke Institute in Silver Spring\, Maryland. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University. She lectures on spiritual direction in programs throughout the country. \nSr. Bernadette Claps is a Sister of Bon Secours and provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality\, and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/sdi-cohort-7-session-3-virtual-option/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Continuing Education for Spiritual Directors - October
DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Direction Peer Support: Finding Partners in Ministry \nTwo are better than one\, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down\, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also\, if two lie down together\, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered\, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12\, NIV) \nThe practice of one-on-one spiritual direction is a solitary undertaking. Those of us who accompany others on their spiritual journeys rely on the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit every time we meet with a client. We also need the support of other women and men who are engaged in this ministry. Participating in a peer support group is one way to share our experiences and to illuminate how our ministry shapes our own spiritual journey. \nIn this session\, we will discuss the purpose\, composition\, and process of a spiritual direction peer support group. We will share our experiences of what works well and what pitfalls to avoid. Our time together will include practice and observation of the peer group process. We will take home ideas for how to form a peer group and how to maintain a vibrant group. \nThis Zoom presentation will include an opportunity for questions and discussion. You will receive resources to guide you in your use of the material presented. \nThis is a virtual program\, open to all spiritual directors. A Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registered participants by Friday\, October 23\, 2026. When registering\, please be sure to include the correct email address to which the Zoom link should be sent. \nLinda Mastro is a graduate of the Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute in Marriottsville\, MD\, where she now serves as a faculty member. In addition to being an Associate of Bon Secours\, Linda is a spiritual companion for individuals and groups and brings a spirit of compassion and light-heartedness to her work as a women’s retreat facilitator\, pilgrimage leader\, and workshop guide. Linda is co-author of the book Petite Retreats: Renewing Body\, Mind\, and Spirit Without Leaving Home. Learn more about Linda and her ministry at LivingPilgrimage.com. 
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/virtual-continuing-education-for-spiritual-directors-october/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Caregiver's Support Group - November
DESCRIPTION:Soul Care of Self for Caregivers: A Bi-Monthly Spiritual Support Group on Zoom \nScheduled for varying Saturdays every other calendar month (January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November)\, this two-hour online program is an invitation for caregivers of all types to converge and engage in a safe\, sacred community and with various spiritual practices around a topic relevant to the caregiver experience. Each session will include time for a spiritual practice (including body prayer\, silence\, mantras\, etc.)\, personal reflection\, and group sharing. \nThe underlying focus for each gathering will be on creating meaning for each one’s respective journey while uncovering blessings and cultivating what each participant needs the most at that station in their caregiving. The topics explored will flow from what is expressed by participants during scheduled sessions and feedback. Various resources and materials for further consideration\, connection\, and support will be provided during and in between sessions. Guided by Gordon Creamer. \nParticipants are not required to register for all bi-monthly sessions but are encouraged to attend as many as desire and availability allow. When registering for this virtual program\, please provide the email address to which we should send the Zoom Meeting link. If you don’t receive the Zoom Meeting information by the day before the session\, please contact the Welcome Center at 410-442-3120. \nGordon Creamer\, MA\, creator of the Mission Bridge\, currently serves as Program Director at Well for the Journey\, a spiritual wellness center in Lutherville\, MD. As a creative and contemplative builder\, he has held leadership roles in healthcare programming and operations since 2001 at various assisted living\, skilled nursing\, and hospice communities. He earned a Master of Arts in Spiritual & Pastoral Care from Loyola University and a Master of Arts in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary & University. Currently\, he is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Ecumenical Institute. Gordon has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops that focus on creating opportunities for participants to explore and enhance their spirituality and well-being through various media and formats. He also participates as a peer group leader in the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation’s Transforming Community Program. His passions include uplifting the journey of adults\, individuals with memory impairment\, and members of the LGBTQ+ community\, as well as fostering support groups and programs for caregivers and those who are grieving losses. Trained as a spiritual director/companion\, end-of-life doula\, and Reiki practitioner\, Gordon welcomes all in discovering the spiritual life as a means of healing\, expanding\, and flourishing. For more information\, visit TheMissionBridge.com. 
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/virtual-caregivers-support-group-november-2/
CATEGORIES:Just Added,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute Cohort 8 - Session 1 VIRTUAL Option
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the VIRTUAL option for Cohort 8\nfor those unable to attend in person.\nPlease click the following links if you prefer the\nCOMMUTER option or the OVERNIGHT option.\n  \nPlease plan to attend the virtual sessions in real time. The program begins at 7pm on the first day. \nIntensive Training Program for Those Interested in Spiritual Direction \nCourse Description and Goals:  \nThis will be the 8th cohort of students within our Bon Secours Spiritual Direction Institute. The first week-long session is an introduction to and overview of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. It is intended to enhance the student’s understanding of the spiritual life\, with attention given to developing the basic skills necessary for this ministry. Classes will involve presentations\, discussions\, and interactive experiences. \nIt is strongly recommended that you be in spiritual direction yourself while taking this program. It will be another part of your learning. Bon Secours can provide references if you need them\, including people who do spiritual direction online. \nCourse Learning Objectives:  \nAt the end of the course\, a student will be able to: \n-Have a basic understanding of the spiritual life — its breadth\, depth\, and language — in order to understand the context of spiritual direction ministry. \n-Examine and understand the core principles of effective spiritual direction\, noting the implications for both the director and the directee. \n-Develop and practice the basic interpersonal skills necessary for the exercise of this ministry\, such as active listening and appropriate response.         \nRequired Texts: \nHenri Nouwen. Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith.  San Francisco:  Harper Collins\, 2006. \nMargaret Guenther\, Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction (Cowley Publications\, 1992) \nRecommended Reading: \nTeresa of Avila\, The Interior Castle (any edition) \nRequired Paper:  A 6-8 page review of and reflection on the student’s choice of one of the following books will be due after this first intensive week. The student will have a few months to complete it. \n\nCynthia Bourgeault\, Mystical Hope: Trusting in the Mercy of God (Cowley Publications\, 2001)  ISBN: 1-56101-193-2; ISBN13: 978-1-56101-193-3\nMartin Laird\, Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation (Oxford\, 2006)  ISBN-13: 978-0-19-530760-3\nNancy L. Bieber\, Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way (Skylight Paths\, 2012). ISBN: 978-1-59473-289-9\n\nDates for Week 2 and 3: The second week-long course in the program is scheduled for September 26-October 1\, 2027\, and the final week-long session is scheduled for April 30-May 5\, 2028\, which will complete the course of study. Registration for these two sessions will be available soon. A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion of the entire program\, which includes these three week-long sessions and the required course work. \nAfter You Register: \n\nComplete an intake form\, to be provided by a program coordinator upon registration.\nProvide consent for Bon Secours to initiate a background check.\n\nThe intake form and background check will have a deadline prior to the Session 1 start date. A program coordinator will be in touch regarding this deadline after you’ve registered. The information on your intake form will help the directors know a little about you and will ensure that your experience aligns with the requirements of our program\, providing the best possible training for your future ministry. \nQuestions: If you have questions\, please contact Sr. Bernie Claps at Bernadette.Claps@CBSParis.org. \nGuided By: Kathy Brown and Sr. Bernie Claps\, CBS. \nKathleen Hope Brown\, D.Min. teaches spiritual direction and other courses in spirituality at the Virginia Theological Union. Her doctorate in Adult Spiritual Formation is from Catholic University. \nSister Bernadette Claps\, a Sister of Bon Secours\, provides spiritual direction and spiritual companionship at the Retreat and Conference Center at Bon Secours. She holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction\, Spirituality and Aging. She has done graduate studies in theology and received a Master of Social Work from New York University.
URL:https://bonsecoursrcc.org/event/sdi-8-1-virtual/
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