Initial Questions for First-Time Inquirer
Questions for your Initial Inquiry with Dr Meath Conlan (or others) by phone or in person:
Dr Meath Conlan In Australia
Founder: Diverse Journeys
67, 107 Goderich Street
East Perth, WA 6004
Australia
meath@diversejourneys.com
T: +61 8 9221 6338
M: +61 408 080 560
Skype: Meath.Conlan
Spiritual Director’s Name _____________________________________________________
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Prior to contacting the potential director, prepare the questions you plan to ask.
Questions about training, background, experience: __________________________________
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How does the director describe his/her approach to spiritual direction? His/her “style”?
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What would a typical direction session with this person look like?
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What does s/he expect of a directee?
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Questions about professional accountability: Does s/he meet regularly with a spiritual director? A peer supervision group? Does s/he abide by the ethical guidelines for a spiritual director?
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Questions about fee, location, intent of first session __________________________________
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Other questions? _______________________________________________________________
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After the conversation, record your impressions:
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What is attracting you to this director? ______________________________________________
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What reservations, if any, do you have about this director? ______________________________________________________________________________
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Will you take this director’s name to prayer? _________________________________________
Would you like to meet this director for a first session? _________________________________