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Final Practicum 4.21.09
And I'm done!
Our final "Valuation" was writing a letter of recommendation for ourselves as a spiritual companion. Afterwards here were some of the "Valuation" comments I was given...
Rick: I'm passionate; I am challenging to others and myself.
Greg: growth; when he first met me he saw me as "frazzled" (though he wasn't sure what that meant) and unsettled, but now the energy is healthy; he hopes for me to see my strengths, not just my weaknesses
Sandy: sees me as more centered, congruent, settled
Peggy: sees me as a searcher
Laura: sees me as reliable, Present, says I have the wonderful ability to introduce laughter into a room; says I oxygenate a room
Ron (teacher): my honesty was refreshing and invaluable
Sebasianna: I have so much energy but it is gentle and lifegiving, not overwhelming and in your face
Anne (teacher): I have a unique holy irreverence; I have special gifts when it comes to being Present to others
Lois: I have a charisma that is inviting
So...yeah, awesome stuff, I like the person they described to me. My feedback in general in the class has been about me as a person, not as a spiritual companion, and that's wonderful because the skills I have learned make me a better person and that is what is most beneficial to myself and others. I probably won't do a whole lot of freelance spiritual direction; what I will do is be able to offer it to those who desire it and to have not only the capacity but the habit of truly listening to others, of being Present and available. I am very pleased with the education I have received over the past 2 1/2 years at Loyola. Good thing, since I'll be paying it off for quite a while :)
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01:14 pm
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Practicum II 2.10.09
possible triggers for me:
people who manipulate others
people who have a lack of empathy
people who behave with sexual immaturity
Our exercise was to "get in the skin" of a person with one of these qualities. I chose "lack of empathy." It was a good exercise and I got some insight as to what it might be like to not have empathy.
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01:08 pm
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Practicum 2.3.09
Boundaries DO NOT EQUAL Exclusion
Boundaries are guidelines which we expand as we grow
Be able to express things in a whole variety of ways...some people are allergic to certain words...usually it's not better to settle on one word, have alternatives.
( notes containing triggers )
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01:02 pm
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Practicum II 1.27.09
( class notes )
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01:01 pm
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Practicum II 1.13.09
Today we had a little pizza party to celebrate the end of last semester and beginning of this semester.
Climate check (what happened over break):
started learning to sew
entire world shattered
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02:02 pm
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Practicum I 11.25.08
The final two classes of the semester are "Mid Year Reflections" or "Value-ations." We completed a "working document" of our strengths, weaknesses and discernments and then the class gives feedback, comments, etc.
( Value-ation )
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11:09 am
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Practicum 11.18.08
We did another fishbowl with "Spif," his second session 4 weeks after the first.
For feedback, repeat back (don't interpret).
"I was listening and cheering what this person is doing." Something in me is happening as I witness. We're not there because of our skills to make things happen, we are there to witness.
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11:05 am
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Practicum I 10.28.08
There is natural resistance in us to stay with what is in us.
Supervision is about what you are experiencing.
Consultation is about what your directee is experiencing.
Spiritual direction is experiential. So is Supervision.
We did a fishbowl spiritual direction exercise in which Ron came in as "Spif" and Carol sat with him. Afterwards we did a Peer Group Supervision exercise.
"Why" questions take us away from the experience and into our heads.
See where the directee is at and just hang around there for awhile. Extend an invitation to walk around their experience for awhile.
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08:07 am
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Practicum I 10.28.08
There is natural resistance in us to stay with what is in us.
Supervision is about what you are experiencing. Consultation is about what your directee is experiencing.
Spiritual direction is experiential. So is Supervision.
We met Ron's directee character: "Spif Stua." Carol sat with him. Then we did a Peer Group Supervision Exercise with Carol.
"Why" questions take us away from the experience and into our heads.
See where the directee is at and just hang around there for awhile. Extend an invitation to walk around their experience for awhile.
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09:25 am
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Practicum I 10.21.08
( notes )
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09:19 am
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Practicum I 10.14.08
We are helping people live integrated lives.
Talking about something can take you deeper into the experience.
Stay with someone in their joy. People resist joy.
Directee: "And that's it."
Director: "Let's sit with it, there just might be more there. You have time and space just to Be."
Invite them back to their own desire.
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08:37 am
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Practicum I 9.30.08
( notes )
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09:23 am
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Practicum I 9.23.08
If the directee arrives flustered or anxious, give the directee time to relax and regroup and then let them start when they're ready.
Don't take notes during the session; do make notes/reflections after the session. Reflect on what it was like for you and what you noticed in both yourself and the directee.
During moments of great emotion during a session, ask: can we take a moment and honor the experience is happening?
I have my two directees scheduled for their first sessions!!
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09:21 am
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Practicum I 9.16.08
At the beginning of class we did a "climate check" for each of us. Mine was that I felt like the winds were coming in (like in Mary Poppins), that there was a change of direction. The wind was sweeping me clear and shaking me up in an elemental way.
We did some administrative business regarding our personal directees. Then we "fishbowled" a session between our two teachers. Ron was the director, Anne was the directee "Maggie."
It's all the directee's decisions...they lead the dance...
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01:05 pm
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Practicum I 9.9.08
( mumbled notes )
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01:00 pm
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Practicum I 9.2.08
We are looking at first visits naturally, since we'll be doing those in just a few weeks!
( some notes )
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12:52 pm
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Practicum I 8.26.08
Alrighty, back at school. I'm not sure how much posting I will be doing on my practicum since much of the content is confidential. So I'll try to post a few nuggets of wisdom from classes and supervision, but there certainly won't be as much as previous semesters.
Also, if you want FREE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION and are willing to see one of my classmates (interns), please email me at kgovier @ luc.edu with your name, phone number and age and I will hook you up! Once or twice a month you will meet to talk about your relationship with the Divine in a safe, confidential environment. Good deal, peeps, if you're in Chicago!
So...the first class. This was mostly about reconnecting with each other and sharing our summer adventures. Here is what I commented on from my summer:
started doula certification training and found the communication skills module to be nearly identical to spiritual direction
went to Priest Lake for a week and saw stars, relaxed, didn't read or study
drank a lot of beer
loved nannying and being outside at the playground
my husband went through the male transition to adulthood (and now we're both adults!)
I officiated my first wedding
I took an online ethics class
I am living my heart's desire out loud
I spent leisurely time with loved ones
I performed in Abbie Hoffman doing sacred theatre and put my friend back together
Good stuff, huh? I had a spectacular summer.
For next week we are to pay attention to what we noticed within ourselves as we listened to our classmates tell about their summers. How was it hearing emotional things as a companion? Did I feel responded to? Did I respond non-verbally? When did I feel engaged and when did I pull away?
Also, we have to look through last year's reflection papers.
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01:59 pm
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Done done done done.
And I'm all finished with my online ethics class...which I got a 100% in, by the way. Turns out I'm brilliant! But you all knew that :) So that ends my actual class load for my degree and, as I've said a bazillion times in the last month, now I just have a year of Practicum/Internship.
But for the summer, I'm done with school! Except for my doula certification course...
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05:15 pm
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Christian Moral Theology and Ethics: 5th Week of Class 6/9/08-6/15/08
Week Five, Lesson One: Feminist Perspective: Gender and Ethics
( messy but interesting notes )
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07:50 pm
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Christian Moral Theology and Ethics: 4th Week of Class 6/2/08-6/8/08
( very messy notes )
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