The Pain and Power of Stories
Guiding our Companions to Re-Author Their Lives
A 2-Part Webinar Series
Presenter
Scott McRae
Dates
February 5 & 12, 2026
Time
Duration
4 hours (total)
Webinar will be recorded.
“The process of storytelling is itself a healing process… Your own story is a gateway to a new perception of your life.”
— Alice Walker
Every person carries a web of stories that shape their sense of self and of the sacred. Some stories quietly bind us; others liberate us. This two-part master class invites spiritual directors and companions to work skillfully at the threshold where story meets soul—helping those we accompany name, loosen, and re-imagine the narratives that define their lives. Using elements of two accessible resources, Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Theory, Scott will offer teachings, live demonstrations, and reflective dialogue to illuminate how working with our stories can become a pathway toward healing and awakening.
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Bundle Includes Expanding Our Spiritual Direction Voice, The Four Phases of a Spiritual Direction Practice, and Guiding Companions as They Navigate the Journeys of Ego, Soul, and Spirit
“Stories unveil our hearts”
- Participants from all religious traditions and spiritual orientations are welcome to this webinar series.
- No experience is required to attend.
- Each session runs 90 minutes.
- All sessions will be recorded and be viewable for at least 12 months after the last session goes live.
When
The webinar series will run 2 consecutive Thursdays: February 5 & 12, 2026: 11 AM Seattle/Los Angeles. Find your own local time here.
But if that timing doesn’t work, you can enjoy the webinar any time you like.
Each session is recorded so you can watch at your convenience.
Presenter
Scott McRae
Scott McRae has been offering spiritual direction and training for over 25 years and continues to provide ongoing educational resources through the Spiritual Direction Learning Lab. An ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, he holds an M.Div. from Yale University. Scott’s professional journey has spanned church and campus ministries, hospital chaplaincy, and leadership roles, all of which have shaped his approach to spiritual guidance. With three decades of experience training chaplains and spiritual directors, he brings deep wisdom and practical insight to his work. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Scott enjoys life with his wife, Melanie, their adult daughter, and their wonderfully quirky rescue dogs. He finds great joy in long walks, meaningful conversations, and fostering spiritual growth in others.
Additional Information
- Everyone is invited to participate in SDI Webinars.
- Each session will run 120 minutes. We understand that the timing of the seminar 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).
- Cost: $39 or less for SDI members. Non-members please contact [email protected] for your pricing
- Scholarships are available for those facing financial hardship. Please apply here.
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