Kathleen Staudt, PhD, SCHC
(School for Spiritual Direction Co-Director and Presenter, June and August 2026)
Kathy has worked as a teacher, poet and spiritual director at a number of institutions in the Washington, DC area. She received her certificate in Spiritual Direction from Washington Theological Union and has been offering Spiritual Direction for over 20 years. A finalist in the 2021 Paraclete Poetry contest, she has published several books of poetry, most recently Viriditas: New and Selected Poems (2023) as well as scholarly work on the British artist and poet David Jones. Her approach to discernment is developed in her book Shaping a Faithful Life: Discernment and Discipleship for Young Adults (2021). Her website is kathleenstaudtpoet.com
Upcoming Programs by Kathleen Staudt, PhD, SCHC
The Adelynrood School for Spiritual Direction: Developing and Defining an Understanding of Spiritual Direction
Also With Linda M. Williams, PhD, SCHC
This session introduces spiritual direction/spiritual companioning, how it differs from and relates to other kinds of helping relationships, and what gifts it calls out of us. Participants will be introduced to various spiritual direction approaches and invited to explore these in practice sessions. Attention will also be given to models of self-reflection and peer supervision. […]
The Adelynrood School for Spiritual Direction: Integrating Practices of Discernment and Self-Care
This session focuses on the core practice of discernment in spiritual direction, drawing on Benedictine, Ignatian, Quaker and other models. Students will explore their own spiritual journeys and practices of prayer. Attention is also given to practices of spiritual self-care for those who offer spiritual companionship. Prior to the first session, participants should read chapters […]