Allison Rykken
CERTIFIED SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
LISENCED SOCIAL WORKER
community care steward
parent
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I’m here to sit with you as you develop your personal relationship with God, seek purpose and meaning in your life, and contemplate the big questions that arise.
I’m Allison Rykken (she/her): certified Spiritual Director, Licensed Social Worker, Community Care Steward, and most importantly, Mom to two wild ones.I am the founder and owner of A Spiritual Direction, LLC, named because of my fervent hope that every sector of our society will grow in ‘a spiritual direction’. I believe it’s what the world needs more of, ALWAYS.I’m here to hold sacred space for your seeking about Life, God, and Purpose through individual spiritual direction, retreats, and community care.While I work with everybody, my niche area of work lies in two areas: with parents and with folks with a Christian background; whether you identify with Christianity now or don't. Interested in seeking?
It is a great joy that you were guided to this space. If you are curious to learn more, I would be honored to walk with you in your spiritual journey. To assess if we would be a good fit, fill out the contact section on this site to schedule a free initial session.
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What people say about working with me:
“One of my favorite life lessons came last Christmas season when I had the opportunity to listen to a former speech student address 200+ women at an annual evening celebration of family and friendship.
The keynote speaker was Allison Rykken. With the evening theme of “Under the Gift Wrap,” Allison designed a beautiful tribute to the season, and the importance of self-care through the holiday, and beyond.
The stunning message of finding ourselves under the gift wrap by“savoring the moment, being mindful, and breathing” with great tips to accomplish such endeavors were all part of Allison’s very timely message.
Her engagement with the crowd, ranging from teens through great-grandmothers alike, makes her a wonderful choice for speaking at a treasured event.
Her message could easily have been directed to men as well. I will savor the message as I wait to hear her speak again. Don’t let an opportunity to hear Allison pass you by.”
-Roxi Wakeen
“It’s amazing how deep one can go - and so quickly! With intention, stillness, invitation, silence, once all the distractions are removed.
As much as I found the silence, time and space, and as motivated as I now am to continue something similar on my own, I want to name that my “breakthrough moments” almost all happened during the offerings guided by Allison.
Silence prepared the soul, but Allie’s exercises, framing, and presence felt like the consistent element that allowed things to really take root. What a gift this experience was on so many levels. I have emerged slower, clearer, more awake, more myself.”
- Silent Retreat Participant