CSD Professional Development November 2026
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Self Compassion and Spiritual DirectionSelf-criticism, shame, perfectionism, disappointment, and spiritual struggle are familiar themes in spiritual direction conversations. Self-compassion can play an important role in how these experiences are held and understood, raising an important question: how might spiritual directors nurture self-compassion in directees while remaining faithful to the distinctive practice of spiritual direction?
Drawing on insights from positive psychology and Christian spirituality, this workshop combines reflection, discussion, case studies, and a practical framework for exploring that question.
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
• Deepen their understanding of the relationship between self-compassion, Christian spirituality, and spiritual growth.
• Have a clearer understanding of self-compassion and common misconceptions surrounding it.
• Gain greater insight into the relationship between spiritual direction and self-compassion.
• Be able to identify practical ways in which self-compassion may be nurtured within the context of spiritual direction.
• Have reflected on the opportunities and limitations of nurturing self-compassion while remaining grounded in the principles and practices of spiritual direction.
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is for spiritual directors interested in exploring how awareness of self-compassion can enrich spiritual accompaniment while remaining faithful to the distinctive practice of spiritual direction.
About the Facilitator
Andor Vince is a trained spiritual director and a professed member of the Third Order Society of St. Francis (TSSF). His spiritual practice is rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition and Franciscan spirituality. Before moving to New Zealand, he served as a spiritual director in the Diocese of Ely, Cambridge, United Kingdom. Alongside his ministry in spiritual direction, Andor has completed training in Positive Organisational Psychology and has a particular interest in the relationship between spirituality, wellbeing, resilience, and human flourishing. His current work explores how insights from positive psychology may contribute to spiritual accompaniment while remaining grounded in the principles and practices of spiritual direction.
Date
Saturday 7 November 2026 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (UTC+10)Location
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