Kathleen Staudt, PhD, SCHC

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 bookShaping a Faithful Life: Discernment and Discipleship for Young Adults (2021). Her website iskathleenstaudtpoet.com 

Upcoming Programs by Kathleen Staudt, PhD, SCHC

The Adelynrood School for Spiritual Direction: Integrating Practices of Discernment and Self-Care

Also With The Reverend Anne Williamson

August 3 - 7, 2026

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 […]