The Haden Institute

PO Box 8039, Asheville, NC 28814 828-693-9292 HadenInstitute.com

Become a certified spiritual director through our two-year program of study with a dedicated mentor and close-knit cohort. For more than 30 years, Haden’s unique interfaith approach has blended Jungian theory, mystical and spiritual traditions, and a variety of essential modalities for cultivating a vibrant relationship with your unconscious.

LOCATION: In-person cohorts meet for three intensive each year at Kanuga Inn and Conference Center in scenic Western North Carolina. Virtual program cohorts join our circle from wherever you are.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Cultivate all the foundational skills needed for effective, compassionate interfaith spiritual direction work through a blend of depth psychology, creative embodiment, contemplative practices and wisdom from many spiritual traditions.
  • Explore the seminal ideas from Carl Jung’s teachings and their application to personal and spiritual growth.
  • Practice what you’re learning in a safe, supportive environment through real-time sessions and case study presentations.
  • Gain a foundational understanding of dream work and its applications for spiritual development in both a one-to-one setting and group dreamwork.
  • Survey and sharpen your tools for self-discovery, personal discernment, and transformation with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Enneagram, SoulCollage®, and more.

TWO-YEAR CERTIFICATE COURSE IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

In-Person or Virtual Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Entry Dates

For tuition, more information, or to apply, scan the QR code or visit hadeninstitute.com

“Coming to Haden felt like wide open space—wide open space to just allow the unfurling of the spirit. It felt like the perfect fit with the emphasis on Jungian analysis and symbolism, along with contemplative spirituality across many traditions. If you are someone who is trained in holding space in the world and is trying to find a place that will still serve your own growth—this is that place.”

—Danielle Shroyer, Founder, Via Forma