Spiritual Companioning -- Contemplation and Personal Transformation Toward a Ministry of Presence (In-Person)

Geralyn Myczkowiak (pronounced mitch cove e ack) completed the Spiritual Director Practicum at Dominican Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2019. She practices spiritual direction at Dominican Center, at Design Futures, and in her home office. Geralyn leads spiritual book studies and teaches classes on listening, happiness, and Thomas Merton. She is a former Michigan public and private school teacher, ISD administrator, and educational consultant. Geralyn is a mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother. Her intent is to journey with others as they experience God’s love and unity in their daily lives.

Michael has received advanced training in the Ignatian Spirituality / Spiritual Exercises and continues his studies/training in Interfaith Spiritual Practices, and Holistic and Integrative Health. He is a student of both Western and Eastern spiritual practices. He is a husband of 27 years and father of one daughter. He enjoys reading, photography and traveling with his family.

Michael is an Optical Engineer by trade and currently holds 17 patents dating back to 2004. He holds a Master of Science degree in Physics. Michael’s pastoral theology of spiritual direction can be summed up as: a sacred covenantal relationship between Director and Directee to aid the Directee in developing a strong personal relationship with the divine and transcending the concerns and worries of everyday life that prevent them from perceiving and becoming their True Self and living their fullest most blessed life.