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FAQ
Do you have a question? Please ask! Others will also benefit from the response. E-mail your question to: office@sdiworld.org, or telephone 425-455-1565.
What are the dates for the 2012 Spiritual Directors International Cultivating Compassion Educational Events?
2012 Cultivating Compassion Educational Events
April 19: Leadership Institute
April 19: Spirituality and Health Care Institute
April 19: FREE Public Evening
April 20-22: Cultivating Compassion Conference
April 23: Pilgrimage
April 24-27: Contemplative Retreats
Where are the 2012 Spiritual Directors International Cultivating Compassion Educational Events?
The events will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. See the location page for details and information.
Do I need to be a member of Spiritual Directors International to attend SDI Educational Events?
Everyone interested in cultivating compassion through the ministry and service of spiritual companionship is encouraged to attend. Participants include:
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Seekers -
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Theology faculty and students -
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Pastoral Care ministers -
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Chaplains -
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Hospice and health care providers -
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Lay and ordained ministers -
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Art therapists -
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Marriage counselors -
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Life coaches -
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Mindful lawyers, social justice workers, peacemakers, and more
When you are a member of SDI you receive preferred educational event tuition, and more.
Join the SDI global learning community!
How can I find out about scheduled programming for the Spiritual Directors International Cultivating Compassion Educational Events?
2012 Cultivating Compassion Schedule
The opening conference plenary begins on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 9:00
The closing conference plenary concludes at noon on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Register for the Spiritual Directors International Educational Events before January 15, 2012 for your early bird registration benefits.
Are continuing education credits (CEU’s) available?
Many organizations allow self-reporting of continuing education units (CEU) including
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National, state, and local licensing boards
Are scholarships and bursary funds available?
Yes. SDI encourages all interested parties to please apply for a scholarship or bursary. This year, funds are available through the event scholarship and bursary fund and through the New Contemplatives Initiative.
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To apply for financial assistance through the event scholarship and bursary fund, please e-mail events@sdiworld.org with the following:
- 1) Dollar amount requested
- 2) Statement describing how attending this event will benefit your ministry and SDI in your geographic area
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To apply for a full scholarship and bursary through the New Contemplatives Initiative, download the application and return it via e-mail to programs@sdiworld.org by February 1, 2012.
Please note: You must apply for financial assistance before you register for the conference.
Do not register until you have been notified of the status of your financial request. Financial assistance will be awarded through the event scholarship and bursary fund on a first come, first served basis for as long as funds are available. New Contemplatives Initiative applicants will be notified of their status by March 15, 2012.
How can I contribute to the scholarship and bursary fund?
Please make donations to the scholarship and bursary fund. Make donations online or mail your cheque to:
SDI Educational Events Scholarship Fund
PO Box 3584
Bellevue, WA, 98009-3584, USA
For many people, especially international participants, interns, and people on fixed incomes, attending the educational events is not possible. Your generosity helps others in need. Thank you.
How can I locate a roommate?
Visit the Connections, Networking & Roommate page , add your request, and see who is also searching for a roommate.
Will worship services, such as Shabbat and Catholic Mass be included during the educational events?
No. Spiritual Directors International is an increasingly diverse contemplative learning community. Individual participants may feel called to go offsite to local houses of worship. SDI will provide local worship information; however, offsite worship is the responsibility of individual participants.
During the educational events, we share sacred time together and participate in contemplative practices specifically designed to celebrate our diverse Spiritual Directors International learning community.
A peaceful onsite meditation space will be available twenty-four hours a day during the Cultivating Compassion conference.
May I share brochures or business cards about my program or organization?
How do I register?
Register online, or print a registration form to mail or to fax. The fax number and mailing address are on the registration form and repeated here for your convenience.
PO Box 3584
Bellevue, WA 98009-3584
Fax: +1-425-455-1566
Download a registration form to mail from the registration page.
What is the registration cost for the Spiritual Directors International 2012 Cultivating Compassion Educational Events?
Click for the Cultivating Compassion conference online registration cost.
Early bird registration benefits continue through January 15, 2012.
Pre-conference and post-conference educational programs are priced individually.
Spiritual Directors International members receive tuition benefits. Join Spiritual Directors International, begin saving today.
Is there a specific hotel with special room rates?
Yes. See the location page for more information.
For hotel reservations at the CoCo Key Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, Massachusetts, USA (soon to be named DoubleTree by Hilton), please go to our private reservation website. The Group Code is SDI.
How will I get to and from the airport?
Click for details about ground transportation to and from the airport, and within the local area.
How can I connect with others from my community?
During Cultivating Compassion, a networking board for your notes and messages will be onsite in a common area.
What provisions are made for those with disabilities?
If you need special assistance, please contact the SDI program associate. E-mail, events@sdiworld.org.
I have additional questions about the Spiritual Directors International 2012 Educational Events. Who should I contact?
Click the 'Contact Us' link on the bottom of all pages of the website to find the correct contact information for every Spiritual Directors International question.
E-mail: office@sdiworld.org
Telephone: 425-255-1565
Fax: 425-455-1566
