The Compassion-Centered Spiritual Direction Training Network
Our IFS-Trained/Informed Spiritual Directors.
Our goal is to train, equip and support a network of Christ-centered spiritual directors who 1) use IFS as a tool of self-awareness for ourselves, and 2) bring the insights and tools of IFS into our work as spiritual directors.
Here’s our current list of IFS trained/informed Spiritual Directors we can personally recommend…
Fran Lloyd – Winchester, Hampshire, UK – Fran was trained in spiritual direction with the Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, graduating as a Spiritual Director in May 2023. As IFS became personally significant for her, she began to see how helpful it could be for others as Spiritual Directors. Fran and her husband recently retired from full-time service in the church, and Fran has a passion for leading people into deeper intimacy with God, to know Him and to be known by Him. She loves to accompany individuals on their spiritual journey as they learn to discern the ways God speaks to them and moves in and around them. She also enjoys leading retreats and making resources available for adventurous exploration in prayer, silence and solitude. Fran is a proud mum and grandmother to seven delightful grandchildren, and enjoys walking in nature and writing.You can reach Fran here.Karen Bartlett– Wichita, KS – Through her years of ministry, Karen recognized a need to create space for people to hear God’s voice as they expressed doubts, concerns, or a longing for a deeper spiritual life. Her Master’s degree in social work and Master’s certificate in theology helps her understand spiritual formation and personal development as part of a holistic approach to faith and life. Karen completed her Masters of Education in Neuroscience and Trauma to help her work as a spiritual director for those who are exploring issues of faith in the wake of trauma. Karen received her two-year certificate in spiritual direction from Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction, is a trained director in The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius, and has her certificate in IFS, using its tools to help a directee navigate pain and trauma. You can reach Karen here.Jen Kloss – Thomasville, North Carolina – Jen is a Spiritual Director, retreat leader and chaplain associate. She received her Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith in 2022. As the founder of JourneyingTogether: Soul Care for Women, she creates space for women to slow down and connect deeply with God. She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a tool in her practice as well as the Immanuel Approach, helping individuals explore their interior life with compassion and in the light of God’s loving presence. Jen offers Spiritual Direction in person at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center and remotely via Zoom, FaceTime, and phone. Learn more by visiting Jen’s website or email Jen here.
Please bookmark this page – our list of personal recommendations is still in progress.
Please don’t hold us responsible for the appropriateness, reliability or faith expression/spirituality of those listed. This is intended as a starting place for you to explore. Please assess suitability for your own needs...
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