This recording will teach practical ways to offer trauma-informed spiritual direction, focusing on avoiding re-traumatization through power dynamics, creating safe spaces, and using sensitive language. 

A panel of experienced spiritual directors talk about their trauma-informed practices and invite us to consider: 

• Why do I need to think about power dynamics in spiritual direction?
• How can I set up my space in a trauma informed way?
• What are practical examples of how to practice trauma-informed spiritual direction?

 Proceeds benefit the work & sustainability of Wisdom Tree Collective. 

Presenter: Abby Buter Oakhart

Abby has over 15 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. She started out working in communications, marketing and program development and is now the Training and Education Manager for the Financial Empowerment Network.

She’s also a certified spiritual director, Enneagram coach, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Her favorite thing to do is teach and talk about the Enneagram, self-care, and trauma informed approaches to the work we do. Abby is passionate about walking alongside people as they ask spiritual questions, unpack their stories, and come home to themselves. She is a compassionate listener and loves to integrate the ways of wisdom and the Enneagram into her spiritual direction practice.