Empowering Healing Journeys
Trauma Informed Spiritual Director
Karen has worked with a diverse range of clients, helping them navigate challenges and find wholeness.
She resides in Wichita, Kansas. Her passion for learning has resulted in obtaining the following: Licensed Master of Social Work, Masters Certificate in Theology, M.Ed in Neuroscience and Trauma, and a certificate in Spiritual Direction. Karen currently works as a school social worker during the day and as a spiritual director in the evenings. She feels honored to work with spiritual directees who have experienced adversity, and she has witnessed healing and wholeness through creating sacred spaces for exploring the intersection of spirituality and trauma. Karen believes the holistic approach of mind, body, and spirit is essential in spiritual formation and trauma healing. Her studies have led her to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, who heals and restores wounded souls.
Holistic Approach to Healing
Mind-Body-Spirit Integration
Karen believes in the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, fostering a comprehensive approach to emotional wellness.
Sacred Space for Transformation
Creating a safe and sacred environment for exploring spirituality and trauma, allowing for profound healing and growth.
Engagements for 2025
*September, 2025: The Apprentice Gathering, (Wichita, Kansas) – Intensive Workshop Presenter: “How STAN impacts you, whether you realize it or not! The impact of Spirituality, Trauma, Attachment, and Neuroscience.”
*September, 2025: Trauma and Behavior in the Classroom, (Wichita, Kansas)
*September, 2025: Retreat Leader on Spiritual Formation, (Charlottesville, VA)
*May, 2025: Spiritual Directors International Conference, (Niagara Falls, NY) – Workshop Presenter: “Integrating Trauma, Attachment, Neuroscience, and Spirituality.”
Books:
Healing Deepest Hurts: When God Feels Distant and Hope Seems Lost (2024)
When Spirituality and Trauma Collide: A Guidebook for Practitioners of Soul Care (2023)
Podcasts:
Digital2Learn
digital2learn.podbean.com
Heath in Pursuit
Itunes: bit.ly/HeathInPursuit
Spotify: bit.ly/HIPPodcast
Staying Rooted with Candace Rather:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cnavqaeLFHX7hqEJ02it_Jpo8dTHMhcr/view?usp=sharing
I was honored to be interviewed by Religion News Service about spiritual trauma. Click here to read.