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Story of Heather Makowicz

I warmly invite you to learn a little bit about me…

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I am a Certified Spiritual Director and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a heart for accompanying individuals as they seek to grow in their relationship with God while navigating the realities of everyday life.

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For over 20 years, Spiritual Direction has been deeply transformative part of my own journey.   Since 2016, I have been honored to offer Spiritual Direction and lead retreats on subjects such as the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, Reclaiming Sacred Rest, Compassion Fatigue and Burnout, Catholic Wellness, and Encountering God in Nature Through the Wisdom of the Saints.

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My clinical background includes training and certifications in trauma-informed care, EMDR,  Compassion Fatigue, and Integrated Health.   

 

I am blessed to be a Certfied Spiritual Director with formationthrough both Neumann University and and Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality.

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I am also a published author and a Founding Director for Peak Encounter Ministries.  In this ministry, I designed and led outdoor contemplative retreats that integrated Scripture, prayer, nature, and authentic community.

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Because of both my professional experience and personal life journey - including raising a son with multiple special needs - I bring a compassionate, grounded, and holistic approach to accompaniment.  I understand the complexities of balancing faith in the context of family, vocation, suffering, healing, and discernment.

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In Spiritual Direction, I offer a prayerful and attentive space where directees can: 

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*Deepen their relationship with God

*Grow in discernment and listening prayer

*Navigate seasons of transition, burnout, grief, and spiritual dryness. 

*Integrate emotional, relational, and spiritual healing

*Explore Ignatian spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises

*Find rest, renewal, and greater awareness in God's presence in everyday life.

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When I am not meeting with directees or leading retreats, you can usually find me hiking, paddle boarding, or spending time outdoors with family and friends.

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I look forward to walking alongside you wherever you are in your journey!

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May God bless you today and always,

 

Heather 

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About Me

 

I am a Certified Spiritual Director and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a heart for accompanying individuals as they seek to grow in their relationship with God while navigating the realities of everyday life.

 

For over 20 years, Spiritual Direction has been a deeply transformative part of my own journey, and since 2016, I have been honored to offer Spiritual Direction and leading Retreats on Reclaiming  Sacred Rest from Fatigue and Burnout, Catholic Wellness, and Encountering God in Nature through the Wisdom of the Saints in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic region.

 

My background includes clinical social work, trauma-informed care, EMDR training, inner healing prayer ministry, and formation in Ignatian spirituality through both Neumann University and the Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality.

 

I also am a published author with a book titled Peak Encounters: A Spiritual Field Guide for the Adventurous Soul based on a ministry I founded and led Peak Encounter Ministries.  In this ministry,  I designed outdoor contemplative retreats that integrated Scripture, prayer, nature, and authentic community.

 

Because of both my professional experience and personal life journey—including raising a son with multiple special needs—I bring a compassionate, grounded, and holistic approach to accompaniment. I understand the complexities of balancing faith, family, vocation, suffering, healing, and discernment.

 

In Spiritual Direction, I offer a prayerful and attentive space where individuals can:

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  • Deepen their relationship with God

  • Grow in discernment and listening prayer

  • Navigate seasons of transition, burnout, grief, or spiritual dryness

  • Integrate emotional, relational, and spiritual healing

  • Explore Ignatian spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises

  • Find rest, renewal, and greater awareness of God’s presence in everyday life

 

When I am not meeting with directees or leading retreats, you can usually find me hiking, paddle boarding, or spending time outdoors with family and friends.

I look forward to walking alongside you wherever you are on your journey.

 

Heather Makowicz, LCSW, CSD

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