KAREN
BADER WEEKS
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Spiritual Director, and Developmental Soul Care provider. My style of care has been influenced by training in Formational Prayer (sometimes called inner healing prayer), interpersonal neurobiology, and the mind-body connection. My passion is to create space for others to connect with God and their own soul, while cultivating emotional & spiritual growth from the inside out.
Developmental Soul Care is a new approach to soul care that incorporates attachment science and neuro-theology. It is an 18-24 month program designed for adults to deepen their connection to God. It guides participants in revisiting early developmental stages, integrating core affirmations to secure one's identity in Christ, and integrates attachment-based spirituality.
My Home
I currently live in Southwest Michigan where we experience the richness of all four seasons. My favorite season is summer, when everything turns lush & green, and warm weather invites barefoot walks in the grass, bicycling, nature hikes, & flower gardening. My husband and 2 teenagers keep life busy and fun, and they are my favorite people with whom to go on adventures! Because we live near Lake Michigan, you can often find us collecting rocks by the shoreline or taking in the beauty of the sunsets over the water.
Spiritual Direction
In spiritual direction sessions, I offer a safe space for you to connect with God, as well as what’s going on in your own soul. It is a place to be curious, ask questions, and reflect, while also being honest about your feelings and experiences. My goal is for you to be able to have unhurried time to encounter God in a fresh way, to help you listen to His voice of love, and to facilitate a deeper journey into God’s embrace.
Counseling
In counseling sessions, I provide empathy and intuitive listening that helps you feel seen & validated, while also gently challenging limiting beliefs and behaviors. Understanding the nervous system and learning calming practices are key to navigating stressors in life. I also utilize expressive arts & mindfulness practices, and encourage clients to engage in journaling and reflection exercises outside of our sessions together.
Deep Transformation
Author and psychologist David Benner has said, “Christian spirituality involves a transformation of the self that occurs only when God and self are both deeply known. Both, therefore, have an important place in Christian spirituality. There is no deep knowing of God without a deep knowing of self, and no deep knowing of self without a deep knowing of God.”
My Passion
One of my greatest passions is to create a safe space where you can begin to listen to your soul, as well as the sound of God's loving voice. Becoming grounded in your identity as God's beloved can help you find greater purpose and joy on your life's journey. You can read more about my own personal journey here.