Discover the Art and Skill of Spiritual Direction through our Comprehensive Training Program
Ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey and become a qualified spiritual director?
Contact The Studion School for Spiritual Direction today to learn more about our affordable, flexible, and comprehensive spiritual direction training program. Our experienced facilitation team and unique curriculum will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to deepen your own spirituality and help others in their spiritual growth. Don't wait, start your journey today.
upcoming courses, retreats and workshops
InterMission Silent Retreat: “Come away with me…”
Star of the North Retreat Centre, St. Albert, AB, November 1-3, 2024.
Friday evening 7PM to Sunday at 4PM.
5 meals, 2 nights, 2-3 sessions of spiritual direction.
The Centre is located close to the parkland and trails along the Sturgeon River. Registration fee: $500.
Monk Therapy: Ancient spiritual practices & modern-day mental health.
In the world of psychology there is growing respect for spiritual practices as contributors to positive mental health. What we may not realize is that many of the modern mental health practices recommended today are reflected in the ancient practices of the Christian mystics.
In this retreat we look at nine spiritual practices of the Christian mystics---talk, tears, self-knowledge, group, breath, trauma, track, imagination, imitation---how they parallel modern understanding and practice, and how we can incorporate the ancient practices into our modern lives for better mental and spiritual health.
Star of the North Retreat Centre, November 15, 16, 17. Facilitator: Ron Klok
Online $270. Commuter $325 (includes Saturday lunch & supper, Sunday lunch).
Live-In $395 (includes two-night stay and all weekend meals).
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InterMission Silent Retreats
Experience a transformative weekend of rest, reflection, and prayer with InterMission Silent Retreats hosted by The Studion faculty. This directed retreat offers a range of spiritual practices to deepen your connection with God and foster your spiritual growth. Since 2005, these retreats have been providing a unique opportunity for both new and returning participants to recharge and renew their spiritual lives.
- Hosted thrice a year
- Personal time for prayer, rest, and reflection
- Two sessions of one-on-one spiritual direction
- Five meals and two nights of comfortable lodging
- Access to all the amenities of the retreat centre
Join us for a weekend of peace and quiet in a directed, silent retreat led by members of our faculty. With personal time for contemplative prayer and reflection, sessions of spiritual direction, and all the amenities of the retreat centre, you will leave feeling relaxed, spiritually rejuvenated, and closer to God. - Ongoing Supervision and Peer Support for Spiritual Directors
- Courses and Workshops
Supervisors
The Studion faculty and graduates also offer spiritual direction to the public.
Ron Klok
Heather Cowie
Shelly King
Julianne Gilchrist
Testimonials
The Studion was an unexpected gift in my own formation journey. When I entered the program, I expected to add tools for a ministry role in my church. I gained tools but I also found an identity and sureness in God’s great love that previously was not mine. That encounter with God and the wisdom of the faculty created a foundation that led to richer, better thinking about God’s presence and action in this world. The experience has become a plumb line by which I measure my leadership and my companionship. I am so grateful for the renovating of my soul that occurred through the Studion.
— Pam U., Cohort Two
There are opportunities in life that will continue to pay dividends far surpassing the initial investment. This has been my experience with training in Spiritual Direction with The Studion. Becoming a Spiritual Director has been the side benefit to the central transformation in my life, knowing and walking with Jesus in a profound way. You will not regret setting aside time for learning, and sharing community with those on a similar journey, all under the tender care of experienced leaders.
— Ann K., Cohort One