more about Margaret. . .
Margaret is a depth-oriented counselor (Oregon LPC), spiritual director and creative process facilitator. She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and a certification in spiritual direction from The Franciscan Spirituality Center in Milwaukie, Oregon. She has studied energy reading through imagery; studied dreamwork; participated in the BodySoul Rhythms work of Jungian Analyst, Marion Woodman; and studied with Spiritual Creatives, Christine Valters Paintner and Betsy Beckman.​
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As far back as she can remember, Margaret has been asking questions about the unknowable mysteries of life. She was raised within the Catholic church and, although she is no longer Catholic, she may still pull from the gospel teachings to provide context and meaning. As a spiritual seeker, she has found there is richness to many traditions and is often drawn to the mystical teachings within them. She has cultivated a fluency within many traditions and often strives for the depths found within their common source. She prefers to use the language most comfortable to her clients.
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Recently, she has relocated to Minnesota to be closer to family, children and grandchildren. She lives with her husband and their black labrador.
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In Her Own Words...
Each of us is striving to shape our life story into a tale of triumph, healing, beauty, meaning, dignity and love - even when we feel stuck, depressed, isolated or defeated. I often think it would be so much easier if we had a map showing us how to get where we want to be... healed of past injury, joyfully connected to others, contributing our unique gifts to our community, at peace with ourselves and the world around us. Usually the maps we find are the ones others have written for us and, helpful or not, we use them until we realize we have to find our own way.
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It often takes a crisis to bring us to a point of surrender - not to give up, but to give in and look for another way. This is a threshold moment, where breaking down also breaks us open and allows for transformation and new possibilities. This is the soul's journey - the quest to find one's center, the inner compass of Self, and to live from the inside out; free to co-create authentically with life, and feel deeply connected to the Divine.
Your life's path then consciously becomes your spiritual direction and the journey becomes more and more aligned with your soul.
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This is where I come in...I walk alongside you on your journey. As you navigate life by discerning from the inside out your next steps, taking your inner compass readings, wrestling with your fears and doubts, gathering courage for the challenges that arise, I will be present in the depths with you to intuitively listen, reflect back what I see and hear, and hold a sacred space for you to explore, risk and discover your Soul's direction, purpose and meaning.
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I trust the direction of your Soul's fulfillment is within you and together, we listen for the whispers of your Deepest Wisest Self guiding you toward it. I trust the Unknown Mystery that enacts synchronicities, miracles and knowings beyond our understanding to guide and be with us in the journey. And, I believe that Love is the matrix of the universe.
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Currently, I companion people through one -with-one soul tending sessions.
I Wholeheartedly Support Soul - Yours, Mine and the Soul of the World. I do not work alone, but within the matrix of Divine Love in which we all reside. I use metaphor and imagery, dreamwork, deep intuitive listening, body awareness, and interpersonal connection to follow the impulses toward wholeness.
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If you would like to explore working together, please contact me to set up a free 30 minute conversation.
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