Death, Dying and Grief - The Audire Program - Grief Training for Spiritual Directors with Timothy Arsenault

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Tim Arsenault shares his profound experiences with death and grief, exploring how these experiences shaped his journey into spiritual direction. He discusses the concept of spiritual bypassing, the impact of his early losses, and how he found purpose in helping others navigate their spiritual journeys. Tim also reflects on his current work in spiritual direction, the importance of deep listening, and the challenges he faces in his practice. Our conversation highlights the significance of being present with others in their grief and the transformative power of love and suffering. We also discuss the importance of attention and listening in spiritual direction, the challenges of navigating resources, and the significance of sitting with pain and fear. He reflects on faith, uncertainty, and the mystery of death, sharing his hopes for dignity in dying and the importance of resourcing oneself for sacred work. Tim also opens up about his identity as a gay man and the challenges faced within religious circles, emphasizing the need for authenticity and community support.Tim lives in Clearwater, Florida, with his husband of 30 years and seven miniaturedachshunds. He can be contacted at: [email protected] Spiritual Direction institution websiteShalem Institute for Spiritual DirectionSupport the showWe very much want to hear your thoughts. Please join us on Substack for our community chat.This podcast helps anyone dealing with loss. It can guide you with end-of-life planning and death-positive resources. Check out our introductory episode to learn more about Annalouiza, Wakil, and our vision/mission to normalize and destigmatize conversations about death, dying, grief, and loss.You can find us on SubStack, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and BlueSky. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one-on-one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at [email protected] want to be transparent that we use AI tools to help us with titles, show notes, editing, and introductions....