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Wednesday 17th June 2026
Continuing Professional Development for Spiritual Directors, sponsored by companions on the Way and the Worcester Diocese Spiritual Direction Network. If you are a Director / Accompanist, you are very welcome.
Freud described Religion as the universal neurosis, and considered all manifestations of it to be pathological. Since then, Psychoanalysis has carried with it the reputation of being hostile to religion. Katharine Canning first trained as a nurse, then as a Christian Counsellor, and then as a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist in which capacity she practiced full time for thirty years. She has long held an interest in integrating her professional training and identity with her Christian faith, and has found that what Psychoanalysis teaches about the earliest psychological and emotional development from infancy onwards, and the operation of the unconscious factors which influence us all, seminal in understanding not only her own clinical work, but in deepening her own understanding of her Christian faith. She hopes that the sharing of some of these insights will be helpful for you ……………….in your roles as Spiritual Directors??
Arrive from 10am the programme will start at 10.30.
Each of these days will begin with short prayers, followed by some input.
After lunch there will be facilitated groups for you to reflect on your practice.
The day will end at 3.30 with tea and cake.
Please note that Holland House does not provide a choice menu at meal times and it is therefore very important that you note any food types that you are unable to eat due to an allergy or you can advise of a dietary preference of vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy free, gluten free or vegan.
*While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, our kitchen handles ingredients that may contain allergens. Due to the fact that we do not have separate cooking or storage facilities for foods containing nuts, gluten etc… we cannot guarantee any dish is completely allergen-free.*