CBSD Application Form

Compassion Based Spiritual Direction: IFS-Informed Spiritual Companioning
The Compassion Based Spiritual Direction (CBSD) training program integrates compassion practices of spiritual restoration, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and contemplative approaches to provide a concrete framework for soul care workers. This program supports spiritual caregivers in guiding others toward greater interior freedom, Self-essence that heals and restores, and alignment with the Sacred Source of loving energy.

This certificate program is designed for spiritual directors, chaplains, pastoral counselors, spiritual life coaches, faith leaders, somatic practitioners, and other soul-care workers seeking to deepen their practice with a structured and compassionate framework for spiritual companioning.

Reminder: Application CLOSES on December 15th, 2026

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First and Last Name
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Professional organizations you are associated with: 

Briefly describe your spiritual journey including traditions (religious, spiritual, somatic, or therapeutic) that have shaped you along the way; communities or traditions, if any, that you currently identify with; spiritual practices that sustain you; psychospiritual relationships that support you.  

What form of spiritual caregiving work are you currently offering?

What formal training have you had in this form of spiritual caregiving? 

What experience, if any, have you had in:

1) The CEC’s Compassion Practice; 

2) IFS

3) Spiritual direction 

4) Other soul care work


How do you hope to use the CBSD training in your work as a spiritual caregiver? 

Optional: Additional Notes
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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