Chris Waddle Retires
On February 27 I am retiring from my role as Director of Leadership and Spiritual Life at the Mind and Spirit Counseling Center. I have made this decision based on how I want to spend my time and energy in my late 50s. Most importantly, I want to spend time traveling with my son before he leaves for college and reconnecting with long time friends and mentors around the country.
Leadership and Spiritual Life programs will continue after my retirement. Andrea Severson will be the contact person for Leadership & Spiritual Life. I will also continue to be available as an independent contractor in any ways that might support The Center’s mission of hope and healing. I welcome such short-term partnerships. If requested, I am available to partner with The Center for:
Conflict transformation
Clergy & congregational consultation, support, & visioning
Suicide prevention training
I will also continue to offer the Track 1 Emotionally Aware Clergy Leadership Program and Individual spiritual direction independently. You can also reach out to Andrea Severson if you are interested in either of these. She will let you know how to reach me directly.
I have enjoyed working with my colleagues, clients, clergy, and congregations over the past five and a half years and I am grateful for The Center’s invitation to continue to work together from time to time in this way.
I believe The Center has a long and vital future and will continue to offer spiritually integrated psychotherapy, spiritual support, and congregational care long into the future.
With deep gratitude,
