Dana is accepting new directees.

Hello. I am Dana, The Compassion Companion, your spiritual friend. I’ve been called spiritual director, chaplain, researcher, healthcare leader, singer, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, friend. My calling today is to deeply listen to how you experience the divine, your higher power, your god. I sit with you as you uncover your spiritual intelligence leading you to deeper meaning, a more purposeful life, or a new calling. Personal religion or faith are not necessary for our work together. I work comfortably between doubt and faith, religion and no religion, recognizing that certainty is not necessary for spiritual growth. 

I am a certified spiritual director from Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality, with additional training in the Ignatian exercises, Examen, Enneagram, Heart Math, mindfulness practices, evidence-based exercises, self-care and caregiving, group spiritual direction. 

I am a Contemplative Practice Leader and teacher for the Lilly Foundation grant to the University of St. Catherine grant for development of congregational discipleship. I also teach contemplative practices samplers for two congregations. 

Individual and group spiritual direction sessions typically occur monthly. One hour sessions are reserved for individuals. Session length for groups depends on group size. Openings are available by appointment after a no-obligation meeting without charge.