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Karen Buttles

UU Wellspring

Pronouns: she/her

Location: United States: Gahanna, Ohio

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Professional Membership(s): UUSCM, SDI (Spiritual Directors International)

Spiritual Direction Philosophy

As an Interspiritual Companion I provide a safe, non-judgmental and accepting space for you to be yourself and to tell your stories, to be really seen, to experience deep listening. In that sacred space, you can move closer to what gives meaning to your life, uncover answers to what has had you stuck, discover a path through a difficult life experience, free the wild possibilities within you, or transform your way of being in the world. We all are faced with that journey in our lives and it’s easier to take it with a supportive companion. I’ll be honored to companion you on your journey of self-discovery, not by directing but by listening, noticing and reflecting back so that you can discover who you can be.

Services Offered

The spiritual director offers the following kinds of spiritual direction services, and is available to meet in the following manners.

Service Offerings: Individual Spiritual Direction, Group Spiritual Direction

Session Format: In Person, Online (Zoom, Skype, etc.), Telephone

Payment Notes: The fee is on a sliding scale from $40-$80, payable by cash or check (in person), Venmo or check (virtually) at the end of each session. If you’re experiencing financial hardship, we can discuss the fee during our introductory session.

UU Wellspring Approved? UU Wellspring Spiritual Director

Identities

The spiritual director identifies in the following ways.

Gender: Woman

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Specializations

The spiritual director has direct experience, training, or expertise in the following areas.

Specializations: Codependency, Disabilities, Divorce, Grief and Loss, Mature Adults/Elderly, Meditation/Mindfulness, Midlife, Relationships, Women’s Issues

Spiritual Spheres: Buddhism, Humanism, Interfaith, Interspiritual, Quaker, Spiritual but Not Religious, Spiritual Independent

Professional Information

This is where the spiritual director received their training, how often they receive supervision, and the professional associations where they are members.

Supervision: Individual meetings with a Supervisor (Monthly or more)

Professional Membership(s): UUSCM, SDI (Spiritual Directors International)

Training:

  • Spiritual Direction Training: Wellstreams Program in Spiritual Formation and the Art of Spiritual Direction (2019)
  • Year Completed: 2019
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