Profile: Louise offers safe and confidential spiritual direction and companioning. She is presently the Director of Sapience Spiritual Direction. Louise holds a degree in Divinity and a Psychology degree. Her 37+ years in active ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada provided opportunity to explore spiritual practices of prayer and formation, and experiences of walking with others as they explored their relationship with the Holy One. Louise is now able to devote her time fully to Directional/Companioning work, a vocation that has been where her heart finds its home. She believes and knows the importance of holy listening that provides the container to delve deeply into where the Divine is speaking and leading. Louise has a deep commitment to creating and holding sacred space for others as they reflect on their faith, prayer, spirituality and practices. Open and inclusive, Louise works comfortably with those in the Christian tradition, but is also open to those on another path or faith traditions. She is 2SLGBTQI+ affirming and welcomes any who seek explore and know themselves more fully as God's beloved.

Profile: Elizabeth Peterson is a certified spiritual director, direction supervisor, yoga instructor and retreat facilitator. Elizabeth seeks to create safe and sacred spaces for individuals to reflect on their own lives, become more aware of God’s presence, and live from their truest identity as Beloved. While rooted in the Christian tradition, and a lover of Jesus, Elizabeth welcomes everyone. As a yoga instructor and gardener, Elizabeth believes in the healing power of being present in our bodies and connecting with creation. Training: Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation, Portland Seminary Certified Spiritual Director, Gonzaga University Spiritual Direction Supervision Certification, Companioning Center RYT 200 Yoga Certification, Samarya Center Bachelor of Arts in Education, Whitworth University Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification, Yoga Medicine Integration and Healing for Practioners, Companioning Center

Profile: I offer spiritual guidance with a compassionate and calming presence for those who are open to explore their inner wholeness and divine essence.

Profile: I am passionate about creating space to facilitate ones connection with their inner most being and wisdom in both individual and groups settings. As we learn to listen and move with awareness, be more compassionate and present with ourselves, and allow Divine Presence our paths become more clear. We can more easily connect with the wisdom/ holy that is always present and engage in our lives most authentically. My titles include: Spiritual Director/Companion, Interfaith Chaplain, Seeker, Artist, Facilitator of Awareness, Arts for Awakening, Ritual, Healing and Women Circles, World Traveller, Life Partner, Mother, Grandmother, friend and Ally. Ordained and Endorsed as an Interfaith Minister by Chaplaincy Institute. (CHI) 2017. My education includes: Certificate in Spiritual Direction (2015) and Interfaith Studies (2017) from CHI., BS Occupational Therapy with Minor in World Religions 1985. Certificate in Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement 1996, Cross Cultural Sound Healing 2005. Ongoing studies include but not limited to Feminine Spirituality, Social Justice, Sacred Sound and Sound Healing, Meditation, Awareness building and Presence. I have worked in Healthcare Settings as an OT for 30 plus years. In 2018 completed a 15 month CPE Residency/Internship at Seattle's VA Hospital where worked on Palliative Care and Hospice Teams as well as throughout hospital with Vets and Staff. I have organized and facilitated workshops, ritual and women's circles for 4O years with intention of allowing space for people to explore tools learned primarily for self exploration, self love and self compassion through movement, creativity, sound and presence.

Profile: My passion is to create the space where you can listen deeply the Wisdom. I work with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. My style is contemplative, intuitive and reflective of your wisdom and experience. I honor your unique path. I am founder of Pathways of Grace, which has been in existence for 15 years. Through Pathways I offer: * spiritual companioning * soul coaching – working with you through transitions or finding ways to explore and integrate your beliefs into your life. * a 6 month training in Deep Listening (Spiritual Companioning) Explore and Connect, * group spiritual direction, * supervision, * support for business owners, those in leadership roles and those with spiritual direction practices * a variety of workshops. My experience includes spiritual direction, soul centered life coach, pastor, hospice chaplain, feng shui practitioner, writer and artist .I have been practicing spiritual direction for over 24 years and have been a coach for 12 years. I have been adjunct faculty at several spiritual companioning trainings. I love to explore how creativity and the inner life combine. For more information www.pathwaysofgrace.com For the Explore and Connect Training: www.pathwaysofgrace.com/spiritual-listening-training