ABOUT CHRISTINE & REFERRALS TO OTHER LOCAL SOUL CARE PROVIDERS:

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Dr. Christine Osgood, LMFT, M.Div., D.Min.
Founder of The Urban Retreat 
​christine.urbanretreat@gmail.com   

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.  Over the last 20 years, I have traveled through clinical settings, academic environments, ministry contexts and consulting opportunities.  Each provided a unique setting to observe what actually helps people grow and change in the journey of life.  I find it intriguing that many people reach the age of 21 and perceive they have arrived at full adulthood.  At 21, I perceive we have simply crossed a threshold into adulthood.  Now the real journey of development begins.

I am most interested in adult development that empowers toward maturity, compassion, goodness, peace, patience, mindful living and courageous loving-kindness.  This kind of development requires intentionality on the part of the individual.  We don't simply become these things. 

My thinking and practice is heavily influenced by systems theory, mindfulness based reflection, and the life and teachings of a man name Jesus who lived thousands of years ago.  He demonstrated a radical example of compassion, patience, goodness, mindful living and courageous loving-kindness that I hope all humans would embody.

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Referrals

These are friends and colleagues who have their own businesses and non-profits.  Each could provide excellent care for your soul:

Holly Kimbell:  Spiritual Director in private practice

Stephanie Spencer:  Executive Director of 40 Orchards

​Kim Isaak:  Spiritual Director at Restoration Ministries

Kara Groff:  Spiritual Director and provider of Art Experiences for the Soul

Claudia May:  Spiritual Director and Speaker

Ashley Court:  Spiritual Direction and Scripture Circles Facilitator

Stephanie Spencer:  Enneagram Coaching and Consulting