Spiritual Connections
With so many means of "connection" at our fingertips, it is easy for us to neglect the most important thing that we have to connect with and that is our spirit.
Now more than ever, we need opportunities to deepen our spiritual connections with ourselves, with others,
and with the Divine.
Spiritual Direction or Spiritual Companioning is one of those opportunities to journey with another person who has been trained to listen, encourage, challenge,
and grow with you along the way.
Jana Troutman-Miller
Jana is a spiritual director in Milwaukee, WI with over 18 years experience of journeying with women and men of all ages as they seek meaning, purpose, and spiritual connections
in their everyday lives.
Jana specializes in stages of spiritual development, grief work, discernment of one's calling, and exploring the spiritual meaning of events in one’s life.
She has earned a certificate in Spiritual Direction from The Haden Institute in Ontario, Canada where she now serves as faculty, is an Episcopal priest and health care chaplain in the Diocese of Milwaukee, is a board certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains, and holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling ministry from Lincoln Christian Seminary.
Is Spiritual Direction for You?
Who can benefit from spiritual direction?
Anyone who has a desire to discover connections with his or her true self, others and with the Divine. This is not always an easy journey to even know where to begin, and spiritual direction can be a very beneficial step on that path.
You do not need to be religious or even have to define yourself as an overly spiritual person to benefit from spiritual direction. Alan Jones writes, "In some ways, the art of spiritual direction lies in our uncovering the obvious in our lives and in realizing that everyday events are the means by which God tries to reach us." If you feel it would be beneficial to have someone in your life to help you recognize the everyday sacred events, then perhaps spiritual direction is for you.
What does a spiritual direction session look like?
On the outside spiritual direction may look a lot like therapy but it differs in many ways. It is not about “fixing” a problem in one’s life; rather it is an opportunity to find meaning and purpose, and discover your true self. Spiritual direction is a process of deep listening with a spiritual companion who will help you facilitate a process of genuine inner-wisdom over time that helps you recognize the sacred gifts in everyday life.
This is a safe place for you to explore life's questions, to share your story, to talk about your experience with others and with God, and to wonder out loud who you are being called to become.
When and where do we meet?
Sessions are most often 1 hour in length and once a month. However, spiritual direction is about what your needs are so you can meet more or less often. Spiritual direction relationships can last for months or years, again based on what your goals and needs are.
Jana is located in Milwaukee, WI and is available to meet at her office on the Eastside. She is also available to meet over the phone or through video conferencing.
Is there a fee?
The fee for spiritual direction is on a sliding scale usually between $50-$90 per hour depending on what each person feels they are able to pay.
If this price range seems too high, Jana will work out a fee that might be more reasonable for you at this time.
Contact Jana
for more information and/or to schedule an appointment