Hi, I’m Bridget!
I am a perpetual wonderer and lover of people. I am constantly seeking the deeper things of life and am fascinated by and interested in who people are and the formative narratives of their lives.
As a trained emotion-focused and trauma-informed Certified Therapeutic Spiritual Director, Spiritual Theologian, and former Recreation Therapist for adults with disabilities, I provide a sacred and loving space of wonder for all to heal and grow into their divinely designed Belovedness by learning to listen and investigate the stories of their life and take notice of and engage with the presence of Divine Love within and around them.
Thank you for being here and I look forward to journeying with you.
A little more about me:
Spiritual Hospitality
Although my spiritual lens has been formed by Christianity, my personal theology and experience of God/Divine Love is expansive, fully inclusive and radically affirming of all people, rooted in liberative and eternal Love in and for all.
I provide a welcoming and loving space to be honest and vulnerable for a variety of spiritual backgrounds and traditions, respecting each person’s language, lens, and engagement with their personal faith and spirituality.
Approach
My approach is centered around a Theology of Double Knowledge, “To know God is to know yourself, to know yourself is to know God”.
I work to maintain a non-anxious posture of being with you and the Divine, de-centering myself, and focusing on your journey of healing and growing into a deeper knowing of yourself and Divine Love.
To ensure a safe and ethical space I regularly meet with a Certified Spiritual Direction Supervisor for accountability and continued personal and spiritual growth, while adhering to the SDI’s Guidelines for Ethical Conduct.
Education & Training
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care from the Institute for Spiritual Formation, Talbot School of Theology- a multi-disciplinary program combining education and training in psychology and spirituality, including emotion-focus, trauma-informed, psycho-dynamic and attachment based approaches to person-centered spiritual development and care.
Certified Spiritual Director from The Institute for Spiritual Formation
Certified Activities Director (Recreation Therapy) for adults with disabilities, California Dept. of Social Services
Ongoing training in trauma, attachment, IFS parts work and somatic awareness and care.
