Shortly before my ordination to the priesthood, while sitting at a bonfire on the rocky shore of Lake Superior, Wendy asked me, "Who will you serve?" Without thinking, I answered her version of the Grail question, "Who does the Grail serve?" I answered, "I serve the brokenhearted."
Who are the brokenhearted?
~ Those who are struggling with life-threatening or chronic illness;
~ Those who are grieving or feel abandoned by the Church or by God;
~ Those who feel unforgivable because of the past.
Transpersonal counseling integrates spirituality and ritual into psychotherapy in its original Greek meaning: therapeia, to heal or minister to, and psyche, the soul, mind, or spirit. It is a holistic approach based on the idea that we humans are more than just our mind and body, but are also composed of intangible, transcendent factors that make up the whole person. I have been primarily influenced by the ideas of psychiatrists Carl Jung, Gerald May, and William Glasser.
As part of my holistic approach, I incorporate qigong (pronounced chee gung) in my transpersonal approach. Qigong is a system of healing from China dating back 3000 years or more. Qi is perhaps best described as the energy that flows through and around all things. I think of it as divine energies. Qigong involves learning special breathing exercises, gentle physical movements, imagery, and energy work similar to Healing Touch or Reiki.
As a clergy member in a sacramental tradition, I view healing as a central mission of the Christian tradition. Therefore, I include prayer, and if desired, the sacraments of anointing of the sick and reconciliation (confession) as part of the Transpersonal Couneling approach.
I see my work as gently guiding those who seek spiritual counseling toward wholeness by helping each person experience a deep shift in which they can draw upon their own healing energy and inner wisdom. This shift can alter the body, relationships with others, the world, and the Divine. I view healing in the sense of its original meaning—wholeness.
I also offer retreats and workshops throughout the year. These retreats combine insights from transpersonal psychology, the wisdom of ancient and modern teachers, qigong, and various spiritual practices. See the News and Events page for information on upcoming retreats and workshops.
Who are the brokenhearted?
~ Those who are struggling with life-threatening or chronic illness;
~ Those who are grieving or feel abandoned by the Church or by God;
~ Those who feel unforgivable because of the past.
Transpersonal counseling integrates spirituality and ritual into psychotherapy in its original Greek meaning: therapeia, to heal or minister to, and psyche, the soul, mind, or spirit. It is a holistic approach based on the idea that we humans are more than just our mind and body, but are also composed of intangible, transcendent factors that make up the whole person. I have been primarily influenced by the ideas of psychiatrists Carl Jung, Gerald May, and William Glasser.
As part of my holistic approach, I incorporate qigong (pronounced chee gung) in my transpersonal approach. Qigong is a system of healing from China dating back 3000 years or more. Qi is perhaps best described as the energy that flows through and around all things. I think of it as divine energies. Qigong involves learning special breathing exercises, gentle physical movements, imagery, and energy work similar to Healing Touch or Reiki.
As a clergy member in a sacramental tradition, I view healing as a central mission of the Christian tradition. Therefore, I include prayer, and if desired, the sacraments of anointing of the sick and reconciliation (confession) as part of the Transpersonal Couneling approach.
I see my work as gently guiding those who seek spiritual counseling toward wholeness by helping each person experience a deep shift in which they can draw upon their own healing energy and inner wisdom. This shift can alter the body, relationships with others, the world, and the Divine. I view healing in the sense of its original meaning—wholeness.
I also offer retreats and workshops throughout the year. These retreats combine insights from transpersonal psychology, the wisdom of ancient and modern teachers, qigong, and various spiritual practices. See the News and Events page for information on upcoming retreats and workshops.