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Brooke Maffia Wang
Spiritual Director
MA

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Contact Brooke:
brookewang@me.com​
(408) 255-0955
Availability: Available weekdays online and in person for direction and supervision.

Training & Experience: Forever transformed by my experience of receiving spiritual direction, I've been studying the art ever since. In 2005 I finished my MA in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care and training in spiritual direction from The Institute for Spiritual Formation at Talbot School of Theology. In 2015, I completed my supervisor training with Together In the Mystery. I have personally benefited from Inner Family Systems work and use parts language in my own practice. Serving in the local church for years, I saw and experienced the deep need for time and space to care for the inner life. For years I've enjoyed creating retreat spaces that offer this for others.

Denominational Affiliation: I'm a bit of a Christian mutt. Picking one denomination doesn't feel right. I was raised Catholic, and Baptist. (Yes, it's possible.) Survived an almost fatal dose of evangelicalism before finding healing in a small presbyterian church. Church continues to be an unfolding journey for me. I hold deep respect for all faith traditions and I practice within the Christian story. I believe how we live our daily life matters and that our smallest contribution within our own circles can change the world.

Specialties: Working with people who ask good hard questions about faith, life and themselves. Especially, those who feel stuck or like the spiritual life/church isn't working for them anymore. I enjoy creating physical and spiritual space to help you attend to what is already going on in your own body and soul. Supervision and professional growth of spiritual directors is an area I’m passionate about. I work with both men and women, pastors, groups and individuals.
 
Style of Direction: My style is grounded in trust that God is in all things. Life is incredibly beautiful and heartbreaking. Frequently, at the same time. I offer my gentle, loving presence and thoughtful questions while attending to the Spirit within both of us. If desired, I suggest possible practices for different seasons of life. I encourage directees to use our space at the CCSV (labyrinth, prayer spiral) by coming early and/or staying later to prepare for our time together or continue to process after our session. ​

Personal Information: On my days off you can find me at one of my many favorite places in Santa Cruz. Growing up in Scotts Valley, I feel most at home at the beach or in redwoods. I enjoy travel, hiking, gardening, running, biking, yoga, a good romcom, research psychology podcasts and, warm Hawaiian ocean water. I'm married with two incredible bi-racial daughters who are a year and a half apart. They frequently serve as my daily training in how to listen, love and live fully.

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