Ignatian Spiritual Direction Formation
for the 21st Century
Summer Workshop 2025
Holy Fire: Sexual Integration in Spiritual Direction
Presented by: Kathy Galleher, PhD
About the Presentation:
Sexuality is a gift which allows us to love, connect deeply with others, and bring forth new life. It is also an aspect of ourselves in which we frequently carry wounds, fears and shame. All too often our sexuality is ‘hidden from God’, compartmentalized and not integrated into our spirituality. This workshop is intended for spiritual directors, supervisors and students in formation, focuses on understanding and fostering sexual integration and developing tools for addressing sexual issues which may arise in spiritual direction.
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We will focus on understanding the interrelationship of spirituality and sexuality, how to support and promote sexual integration and sexual self-acceptance, (particularly with sexual orientation) how to identify and work with areas of shame and sexual woundedness (including sexual abuse), the importance of healthy emotional and sexual boundaries in spiritual direction, and when/how to refer to mental health professionals.
About Our Presenter:
Kathy Galleher, Ph.D is a licensed psychologist in Maryland who specializes in working with individuals in ministry. She received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University in 1993. She was a professor of psychology at St. Mary’s University of Winona, MN, followed by 8 years as a staff psychologist at the St. Luke Institute, in Silver Spring, MD., which is a residential treatment center for Catholic sisters, brothers, and priests.
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In 2006, she started her own company, KMG Consultation, to promote healthy ministry through workshops, training, and facilitation. She gives workshops on topics including self-care, conflict management, transitions, sexual integration, and healthy boundaries. She also has a private practice in Maryland. She has worked with a number of religious communities and ministry groups and presented to the Religious Formation Conference, the Institute for Religious Formation, and various spiritual director training and formation programs.
How To Attend/Pricing:
This is a hybrid event which will be held in person at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Road Stoneville, NC and via Zoom on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 9AM to 5PM. The pricing for the event is $ 175 in person and $150 via Zoom.Please visit our sponsoring organization, Emmaus Center for Spirituality for more information. To register and submit your payment click here: Emmaus or point your cellular device at the QR Code below.
For more information about World On Fire Ignatian Spiritual Direction Formation Program, click here: World on Fire or point your cellular device at the QR code below.
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Emmaus Center World on Fire
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