MaRIA Brackett, MA
Maria became involved in the ministry of spiritual direction in 2008. Since then she was trained in giving the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. She considers it a privilege to walk along others in their own integral growth, fostering health and healing by recognizing all the dimensions of the human person. With over 30 years of experience in teaching, leadership, formation and Catholic institutions, as well as spiritual growth and direction, Maria offers a comprehensive understanding and insight into spiritual experiences. Accompanying people as they grow is her passion.
Bio
Maria Brackett is a native of Boston, Massachusetts. She received a BA from Thomas More College of Liberal Arts and an MA from the University of Dallas, both in English. After this she went into the world of education, directing schools in the United States and Spain, becoming bilingual and completing a MA in Pastoral Studies (Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum) and a BS in Education (Universidad Anáhuac).
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She has experience in creating education programs and formative environments for high school and college, as well as the administration of K-12 schools.
Maria spent about 15 years leading communities of women dedicated to full time missionary work. This experience gave her the chance to delve deeply into the call to consecration for women in the Catholic Church and to accompany consecrated women and communities in their own healthy integral development.
Credentials
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Currently a second year student in the Master of Mental Health Counseling, Divine Mercy University
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Certificate in Spiritual Direction and the Spiritual Exercises, Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality
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Graduate studies in Spiritual Theology, Avila Institute
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Masters in Religious and Pastoral Studies, Regina Apostolorum
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Bachelors in Education and Human Development, Anahuac University
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Masters in English, University of Dallas
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Bachelors in English, Thomas More College
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Bilingual, English and Spanish
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Spiritual Director and retreat director, 2016 to present
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Four years as Formator and Teacher, for Consecrated Women in Mexico, 2007-2010
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Over 15 years in Catholic school leadership
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Three years as Professor of Spiritual Discernment and Advanced Prayer and Situations, Divine Mercy University
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Four years as Professor of General Pedagogy, Educational Psychology and School in Mexico
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Three years as Professor of Civilization and Culture
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Two years as project lead to create and develop a training program for spiritual directors, Divine Mercy University
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Extensive experience in curriculum and formation structure creation and implementation
Payment information
Spiritual Direction & Coaching
Maria seeks to meet each person where they are at financially, charging $50 per one hour session. Meetings are typically monthly.
19th Annotation
Maria offers direction through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola weekly for 32 weeks. The cost is $1500, paid in three installments.
Executive Coaching
Maria has extensive experience working in Catholic schools, with religious institutions, and leadership teams. She offers weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly executive coaching for $150/session.
Vocational Discernment Group
Maria offers a monthly discernment group for women at any stage of vocational discernment. Cost is $100 for the year. The group is limited to 15 participants.