Becoming Peace... Through Personal & Spiritual Development
Pastoral Mentoring
Become the Peace You'd Like to See in the World
What is Pastoral Mentoring?
Pastoral Mentoring sessions are individual sessions which offer a blend
of western behavioral science principles and eastern mysticism. Psychological
thinking and behavioral patterns are explored within the context of the
spiritual journey. Clients are asked to take an active roll in the process
and are often offered breathing exercises, mantras, journaling exercises,
etc, to use in further exploration between sessions. Pastoral Mentoring
is different from traditional mental health counseling in that the client's
psychological journey is seen as the doorway through which the spiritual
journey may be realized. The goal is not treatment but rather enhanced
awareness. The intention is not so much to fix something as it is to offer
tools through which the client may transform unwanted life patterns into
more harmonious ones.
How
can I participate?
You may come for individual sessions as often as desired. If you would like to come for the purpose of creating a 40-day spiritual practice or Sadhana, then the 5-session modality is for you.
If you desire to work on transforming a particular pattern within the
context of a 40 day Sadhana practice, this modality is for you. According
to the Kundalini yoga tradition, it takes 40 days to transform an aspect
of the unconsciousness. We also see 40 days in other traditions such as
Christ's 40 days in the desert.
Sessions 1 & 2: During the first two sessions, we will distill the major issues you would like to focus on during the 40 days. Between sessions 1 & 2, you may be asked to reflect upon certain questions to further clarify the issues. Between the second the third sessions, I create a Sadhana for you that may include any combination of yoga, breathwork, mantra, traditional sitting meditation, etc.
Session 3: This is a two hour session during which we go over the Sadhana start to finish (you are given a paper copy) as well as answer any questions you may have about creating sacred space. The first day following the third session begins your 40 days.
Session 4: We meet half way through at or around the 20th day.
Session 5: We meet again at the end at or around the 40th day.
Occasionally, more than five sessions are needed. If so, each session remains $60.
Pastoral Mentoring sessions may also be given by phone for those outside commuting distance.
How
much does it cost?
Individual Sessions: $65
Five Session 40-Day Sadhana Practice: $60 a session or $300 for the five.
Clients may schedule additional sessions during the 40 days at $60 a session.
How
do I schedule an appointment?
Please call (603) 672-3406.
Facilitator:
Rev. Stephanie Rutt is minister of the Tree of Life Interfaith Fellowship and founder and director of the Tree of Life School for Sacred Living, LLC, and the Gifts of Grace Foundation. She holds an MA in Psychology, Guidance and Counseling and worked as a mental health counselor with Milford Regional Counseling from 1989 through 1993. She also taught in the behavioral sciences at the University of New Hampshire for eight years in the 1990s. Stephanie is certified in Kundalini and Kripalu yoga and is also a Phoenix Rising Yoga therapist.
