Spiritual Direction at ReStory

Spiritual Direction is an invitation to a personal encounter with God, enabling the person to pay attention to His presence, leading, and kindness for them.

An Invitation to a Personal Encounter

Spiritual Direction is focused on a person’s actual experience of God in a relationship and draws on a variety of historical spiritual practices involving prayer, silence, solitude, reflection, and scripture. The Spiritual Director does not “direct” or give advice, but is not only asking “what is happening for you now?” but also “where is God leading you now?”, helping a person deepen their relationship with God.

Our Spiritual Directors have a variety of certifications, training, backgrounds, and experience, qualifying them to offer direction both in-person in our Fort Collins office, as well as virtually anywhere in the world.

*Spiritual Direction is not therapy and does not address issues of mental health of diagnosis.

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What is the difference between therapy and spiritual direction?

  • Attunes to your words and emotions to help you find understanding, relief, and connection.

    Occasionally offers insightful answers and/or education to help you move forward.

    Pays attention to your story and helps you see how your past informs your present circumstances.

    Keeps your goals and objections in mind.

    Is trained in therapeutic frameworks and techniques, mental health and interpersonal communication.

  • Attunes to the Holy Spirit as well as your words, emotions, and desires.

    Has no agenda or goals, does not “fix” problems, but helps you see God within your problems.

    Invites you to pause, reflect, and pray.

    Helps you learn or engage in certain types of prayer or spiritual practices while in session.

    Is trained in spiritual formation, theology, faith journeying, and interpersonal communication.

  • Safe, quiet atmosphere of trust and connection.

    Questions, conversation, attending to emotions and thoughts that arise.

    May or may not include prayer or God in session.

    May include grounding practices to help you regulate uncomfortable emotions.

    Sessions are usually weekly or bi-weekly.

  • Safe, quiet atmosphere of trust and connection.

    Questions, conversations, attending to thoughts, emotions, and God.

    Includes contemplative space for silence, reflection, and prayer.

    May include scripture and engaging in different spiritual practices.

    Sessions are usually monthly.

  • Resolve discomfort or problems.

    Focus on goals, growth, and desired outcomes.

    Address how past trauma impacts the present.

    Improve emotions, relationships, and life circumstances.

    Wholeness, deeper understanding of your self and story.

  • Explore faith, self, and God

    Seek God’s presence and notice His movements.

    Understand faith journey and spiritual formation.

    Discover intimacy with God.

    Learn new practices for connecting with God.

Meet our Spiritual Direction Team

What Our Clients Are Saying

Testimonials
Eric

Great experience! We all need people who will help us see our blind spots and Jason was a faithful coach who helped me find my vision again when I had gotten stuck. I looked forward to each conversation, knowing I would be both challenged and encouraged.

B. Bower

Authentic. Honest. Insightful. Deep. Practical. Encouraging. Empowering. Challenging. If you are ready for a life changing adventure, invite Jason to be your coach. Thumbs up for Restoration!

Jacob

Phenomenal space, better people. Professional and personal. I have been blown away with their ability to get to the core issues fueling the behaviors I came in to address and the growth and transformation that has taken place. Saved my marriage before it started.

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Reza
ReStory Work

I have absolutely loved my experience at Restoration Counseling. When I come in and share my heart I am confident that Chris (and his team) will handle my heart with the utmost care and concern. Their ability to enter into one's story is beautiful.

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Dean
Thrive Marriage

A review seems petty in their light and in their engagement because I am a life changed, and frankly, transformed by my time utilizing the services offered by this counseling office. Standing ovation for a counseling office that has been faithful to its calling of story engagement and life transformation.

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Rebecca

5 STARS! I emailed to inquire about the free consultation. I was followed up with and directed to counselors that specialize in what I was going through. I went to see Beckie and she was so great. Not only did she genuinely care, but I immediately knew I was in a safe place.