Mother of 3, Grandmother of 10, a nurse & nurse educator by past profession; Joan Murphy has been on an evolving spiritual path over the past 20+ yrs. This Christ-centered path has included 12 Step Spirituality, a Master’s in Christian Ministry with a focus on health/healing at North Park Theological Seminary in 2005; a “call” to the Catholic church in 2011; a 3-year certificate program at El Retiro Jesuit Retreat Center in giving of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius; and, finally a general spiritual direction certificate at Journey Center Santa Rosa Fall of 2016. As a director, Joan sees herself more as a companion/midwife to whatever the Spirit is birthing or calling you to in your life. Listening to the Holy One together, reflecting upon & opening to avenues of healing is Joan’s primary focus.