Presenter
Anne Richardson
Dates
Duration
3 hours (total)
Recordings are available.
Spiritual Direction with Survivors of Sexual Trauma
Creating Sacred Space for Healing and Wholeness
Join Anne Richardson for a 3-hour session designed to support spiritual companions in cultivating trauma-informed awareness, deepening listening skills, and honoring the spiritual dimension of a survivor’s journey.
Did you know that one in three women and one in six men will experience some form of sexual trauma in their lifetime?
As spiritual directors and companions, we are often entrusted with the sacred stories of those who carry the wounds of such trauma. Survivors may come to us not necessarily to recount the details of their experience, but to seek spiritual grounding, meaning, and healing. In these moments, your role as a compassionate, attentive presence can be profoundly transformative.
This offering is designed to support spiritual companions in cultivating trauma-informed awareness, deepening listening skills, and honoring the spiritual dimension of a survivor’s journey. Whether you’re new to this work or seeking to grow in your capacity to accompany others with care and confidence, you are welcome.
Come learn how to hold space for resilience, dignity, and the slow unfolding of grace.
In this training, you will learn:
- How sexual trauma can manifest in a person’s spiritual and emotional life
- The art of compassionate listening
- What to say and do — and what not to say and do
- Cultural considerations in trauma and healing
- How to ask open-ended questions that invite reflection
- Spiritual practices that support healing
- Real-life stories and case examples
- How to care for yourself as a spiritual director (Bracketing, Supervision, Self-care practices)
- When and how to make a referral to other professionals
You’ll also engage in a guided spiritual practice, benefit from break-out group conversations, and have time for questions and deeper discussion.
This training is open to all spiritual companions who wish to grow in wisdom, compassion, and readiness to walk alongside survivors with grace and humility.
Presenter
Anne Richardson
Anne Richardson is an author, spiritual director, supervisor, workshop leader, and facilitator of trauma groups for women called Not Alone. She is also a survivor of childhood sexual molestation. Her passion is to create a sacred, safe space that allows the tender healing transformation of God.
Anne has published four books, the most recent being Spiritual Direction with Survivors of Sexual Trauma (2023). She has also written several articles on trauma, including two published in Presence Magazine. She lives in San Diego with her husband.
Visit her website at www.annemarierichardson.com
Additional Information
- Participants from all spiritual traditions and orientations are welcome in this webinar series as are those with all levels of spiritual experience.
- This single session will run 180 minutes. We understand that the timing of the webinar will not be convenient in every time zone on the planet. For those who have trouble making this time, a recorded copy of each session will be made available to all those who sign up.
- CEU credits are available for all those who participate. SDI will provide a certificate of completion for self-reporting to agencies. More information can be found here: continuing education units (CEUs).
- As part of our 35th Anniversary Celebration, this session is offered on a free will payment basis. Feel free to offer what you can, whether that's your presence, a small gift, or a generous contribution. Your participation is what matters most of all. With gratitude to all of you.
How to Register
We’re so glad to offer this session on a sliding scale, making it accessible to everyone in our community. We invite you to choose an amount that feels right for you—your support helps us continue sharing these offerings with all who seek them. More than anything, your presence is what truly matters.
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