Counseling for Spiritual Seekers
Soul Support
Embark on a path of emotional agility and spiritual growth. Discover the transformative power of spiritual companionship as you navigate life's challenges and discover meaning and purpose in the everyday.
Sherri invites a deeper listening to the attunement and alignment of our inner and outer worlds.
"We dwell on the edge of mystery
and ignore it. "
Abraham Joshua Heschel
Hello, I'm Sherri.
"Welcome to a sacred space designed for your spiritual reflection and self-care.
My approach is holistic, fostering meaningful discussions as you tease through the challenges of everyday life.
I am here to listen as you discover spiritual attunement."
The spiritual journey does not take us out of the world but leads us deeper into it.
- Henri Nouwen
Spiritual Companionship (aka - Spiritual Direction) is a time-honored practice focusing on meaningful conversations guiding individuals toward alignment with their inner wisdom.
It serves as a journey of self-discovery, helping one connect with God, Spirit, or the Universe developing spiritual maturity and emotional wisdom.
Through this process, clients can find a path to wholeness and healing, fostering clarity on expanded awareness.
Welcome to Sharing Circles, a sacred space for connection and reflection.
In gatherings of three to five individuals, we spend ninety minutes together. First, centering ourselves and then sharing our spiritual journeys.
Each participant is invited to express their experiences while the group listens with open hearts, offering support and witnessing without judgment.
Join us in this enriching experience of community and understanding.
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Testimonials
"Sherri has been my spiritual director for approximately 14 + years. I have gone through many significant life changes and experiences during that time. In seeking SD with Sherri, she has helped to guide me to grow in my understanding of myself and to learn to find God even in the most personal difficult circumstances. In situations where my faith could have easily been lost, it has grown. My faith has always been of great importance to me and Sherri has been a trusted guide on my journey. " Steve S.
“Sherri has been a colleague in Direction for more than 17 years. Sherri listens with the ears of her heart and gently responds, supporting the work of the Spirit from within each individual seeker.” Pat M.
Spirit and Emotional Wellness in Sport
Shifting Perspectives
"Each year our students attend school with their spirits alive and hungry for spiritual connection that can be found in their everyday lives, even in the domain of athletics."
- Rachel Kessler, The Soul of Education
Sherri believes that competition elicits a wide range of emotions and an expansive display of behavior. These emotions and expressions are connected to feelings of meaning, purpose and passion. In conversation, she invites athletes to deep dive into the 'why' of their participation and learn to navigate the complexities of competition with selfcare and tolerance for uncertainty. While high school sports are about mastering a technique and training for success, the depth of the athlete's experience invites connection, reflection and validation.
Dr. Sherri Retif retired from coaching after three decades as a Varsity Head Coach. Early this year she was interviewed with KYW's Matt Leon, The Value of Care. In addition, Sherri was invited to provide a virtual presentation on Sport and Spirituality at the Mind & Body Institute Conference at Teacher's College, NYC.
Athletes
Struggling with
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Burnout – wanting to quit
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Stress and time management
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Game-time anxiety
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Social pressures within the team and on social media
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feeling validation
Coach Retif invites athletes to
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Define spiritual values
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Build courage in adversity
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Create mindfulness strategies
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Strengthen one’s Inner Coach
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Discover one's voice for change
Coaches
Whether you are a seasoned coach or new to the sidelines, establishing and maintaining a team culture requires prep and cultivation.
As a varsity head coach for over 3 decades, Coach Retif offers scaffolding to build a team culture grounded in values and excellence.
Coach Retif believes it is first essential to know your own spiritual values (not religious)
as you begin to establish the non-negotiables towards excellence. Hit the contact button below if you would like to learn more.
Sherri's Bio
Spiritual Director/Coach/Educator/Author
Welcome to Sherri's Spiritual Counseling practice, where a deep commitment to holistic spirituality has flourished for over fifteen years. With a Doctor of Ministry from Fordham University and certification as a Spiritual Director, Sherri provides insightful guidance both in person and via Zoom.
Sherri is a dedicated practitioner of meditation and yoga, having founded a centering prayer group in her former parish. Currently, Sherri serves on the Board of the Center for Contemporary Mysticism at St. Paul's in Chestnut Hill, PA, and co-clerks the FCRP Collaborative on Spirit and Psyche, which integrates depth psychology with spiritual practices. In 1999, she was a founding Board Member of the Institute for Sport and Spirituality at Neumann University and has presented on Spirituality to groups at Villanova University, Neumann University, Philadelphia C.Y.O, as well as at the WBCA National Convention.
Sherri is a contributing author to the book, Youth Sport and Spirituality, Notre Dame Press and co-authored, More Than a Game, St. Mary's Press. In the spring of '21, America Magazine published her article, The Soul of Sports. Currently she is working on a book with women scribes.
For two decades Sherri has taught and coached at Germantown Academy in Ft. Washington, PA. Her resume includes Head Coach of the 2008 McDonald's All-America East Team, Assistant Coach of the 2007 USA Basketball High School Development Team and is a Tulane University Hall-of-Fame Athlete. After retiring from coaching in 2023, Sherri obtained her Registered Yoga Teacher 200-hour certification. She is pursuing a certification in Somatic Embodiment that assists with regulation of anxiety, overthinking and emotional flooding.
Sherri is a member of Spiritual Directors International and follows the Guidelines for Ethical Conduct provided by SDI.