For over four decades, Troy Caldwell has been a shepherd of souls. From 1981 through August of 2000, he practiced this shepherding in the Dallas/Richardson/ Garland/Plano, North Texas area as a full-time psychiatrist. While practicing, he learned much though his role as a psychotherapist and medical healer.  In addition he was privileged to study and ultimately teach the ancient traditions of soul work called Spiritual Direction. Then, in 2000, he reduced his psychiatry schedule to part-time in order to focus more of his attention on those seeking  spiritual direction. Though retired now from psychiatry, he continues to walk with souls though the practice of spiritual direction.
     Spiritual direction is the practice of being present to people as they deepen their relationship with the divine and as they learn and grow their own personal spirituality. The person seeking direction shares stories of their encounters of the divine and how they are cultivating a life attuned to spiritual things. The director listens and asks questions to assist the directee in his or her process of reflection and spiritual growth. 
    Spiritual Direction is a tradition found in the Christian and other faiths which facilitates a person's growth as they seek for and obtain the experience God in the inner life. Sometimes this effort is also termed "Spiritual Formation". Some think of it as a mentoring in mystical life. Others describe it as soul friending. Dr. Caldwell has studied this for many years through the direction of Anglican, Catholic, Navigator, and independent spiritual leaders. His formal education in spiritual direction is through the Anglican School of Theology in Dallas. In 1998, he was invited by the Anglican School to co-lead their course in Spiritual Direction. 
    Those unfamiliar with Spiritual Direction may enjoy watching this PBS Video on Spiritual Direction from Religion and Ethics Newsweekly.  Also, be sure and read Dr. Caldwell's web page essay, What is Spiritual Direction? You may also profit from reading free portions of Dr. Caldwell's book on spiritual psychology described below.  Dr. Caldwell shares some of his thoughts on spiritual direction in this interview at the 9 minute mark. Please also try the other links at the top of this page.  Most of the resources on this site are found on the link “SPIRITUALITY TEACHING.”

  For inquiries about spiritual direction, please contact Dr. Caldwell  at 214-417-4386 or write troyrpa@yahoo.com.

      Although spiritual direction is intensified by being in person, it may be pursued rewardingly through phone visits or Zoom/Facetime as well. Email can work for some people also.