The Heart of the Spiritual Companions Trust
These guidelines were developed by a group of 200 people from diverse backgrounds and faiths. Those of us inside the Spiritual Companions Trust do our very best to follow them.
Spiritual Companions Guidelines
Connection
Regularly connect with and experience the wonder and energy of existence — by whatever name you call it: God, Spirit, the Mystery, Goddess, Source …
Core Skills
Are grounded and centred in our bodies.
Can pause, still at will and become mindfully present.
Aware of the subtle sensations of connection.
Witness with compassion, in silence when appropriate.
Reflection
Self-reflect and manage our behaviour, health, and development with compassion, love and wisdom.
Are emotionally literate and transparent about our own processes.
Participate in ongoing peer support, actively seeking feedback.
Understand psychological challenges during spiritual emergence.
Take responsibility, apologise, forgive, and receive forgiveness.
Appreciate continual emergence and unknowing.
Possess an appropriate sense of humour.
Service
Enable safe and sacred space.
Provide a non-intrusive, welcoming, healing presence.
Listen with care and enable self-development.
Assert boundaries and intervene to stop abuse.
Celebrate diversity and different spiritual paths.
Engage socially and ecologically, honouring spirit in all beings.
Be aware of local resources.
Know limitations and refer appropriately.
Our Professional Guidelines
These professional standards guide the practice of Spiritual Companions Trust in their work with others.
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Stay embodied and centred, holding difficult situations with patience and openness.
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Compassionately understand resistance and defensiveness in others.
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Accept projections or criticisms as opportunities for personal growth.
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Seek grace, support, or guidance when appropriate.
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Remain present, even in tense or difficult situations.
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Ask questions appropriately to ensure people feel safe and reassured.
Our Commitment to You
This agreement outlines the services offered by Spiritual Companions Trust and the scope of our insurance cover.
Listening
With compassion, discretion and respect I will reassure and support you through careful listening, seeking fully to understand your personal story and circumstances.
Your Spiritual Journey
We may talk about your spiritual development, exploring that you are on a life-long journey developing heart and mind, compassion and consciousness.
Spiritual Connection
We may explore together the ways in which you can best develop and deepen your connection with the wonder and energy of life.
Silence and Meditation
We may take some quiet time together; meditation can be healing, reassuring and supportive.
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