What is Spiritual Direction?

Spiritual direction is an ancient spiritual practice that provides a sacred, safe space for holy listening. Together, the spiritual director and the client, listen and discern the presence of the Spirit or Divine working in the client’s life. The spiritual director serves as a spiritual companion or friend who listens and walks alongside the client as they share their story and discover and live into their life’s questions.

Courtney Erin

Certified Spiritual Director, M.Ed.

Hello and welcome! My name is Courtney Erin, and I offer spiritual direction and group experiences that incorporate creative and contemplative spiritual practices, Jungian psychology, dreamwork, and the Enneagram into my work to lead clients on a journey towards self discovery and discernment. I describe myself as an engaged contemplative Christian inspired by nature, poetry, and the mystics. I am certified in spiritual direction by The Haden Institute, a training program in the Jungian Mystical Christian Tradition in North Carolina. I am a graduate of The Living School at the Center for Action & Contemplation and am a member of Spiritual Directors International and a practitioner and member of the Center for Courage & Renewal.

I earned my Masters of Education in Nonprofit Leadership and Bachelors of Science in Journalism and Religion from Belmont University. Prior to becoming a spiritual director, I spent 15 years in the nonprofit sector where I co-founded and led two community development nonprofits in Nashville, specializing in marketing, development, and social enterprise.

I reside with my daughter and two doodle dogs in Nashville, TN.