Presenter
Elsy Arevalo, MA
Date
Duration
3 hours (total)
Webinar will be recorded.
The Spirituality of Immigration
Gather to listen, discuss, and discern the spiritual and social impact of migration on individuals, and to ascertain how spiritual companions might best accompany immigrant communities.
This offering is designed to support spiritual companions in exploring the sacred dimensions of the immigrant experience—deepening our understanding, cultivating compassionate presence, and discerning how we might accompany those who journey across borders with courage, loss, resilience, and hope.
In this gathering, we will explore:
- The spiritual and emotional impact of the immigrant experience
- How to recognize and respond to the unique needs of immigrant seekers
- The role of compassionate, contemplative listening in accompanying migrants
- Cultural and theological reflections on migration and belonging
- Spiritual practices that support integration, resilience, and healing
- Stories and lived experiences from immigrant communities
- How to care for yourself as a spiritual companion in this work
- When and how to engage or refer to other forms of support and advocacy
When
This one-session webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 24 from 10 AM-12 PM Pacific Time.
Find your own local time here.
This series has been scheduled to be convenient to as many people around the world as possible. With that said, if that timing doesn’t work, you can enjoy the webinar any time you like as it will be recorded.
Each session is recorded so you can watch at your convenience.
Presenter
Elsy Arevalo, MA
Ms. Arevalo currently serves as Assistant Director of the Center for Religion and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. In that capacity, she teaches in programs in the areas of Christian spirituality, Contemplative Practices and the Christian Mystical tradition in both English and Spanish. Ms. Arevalo also founded, developed and leads a three-year training program in Spiritual Direction for the Latino community. Her most recent projects include Family Spirituality- a program for parents and the Spirituality of Pilgrimage- a program that seeks to accompany the immigrant experience. Ms. Arevalo earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in Pastoral Theology from Loyola Marymount University with an emphasis on spiritual direction.
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 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: $99 for SDI members, with significant discounts based on Membership Tier. Non-members are welcome to register!
- Scholarships are available for those facing financial hardship. Please apply here.
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