Recovery / 12-Step Leader

Herb Kaighan, Spiritual Direction

Sober - February 1984 Through working the Steps as contained in the Big Book, Herb experienced a profound spiritual awakening. He will discuss the impact of the Process, Principles for walking this path, practice of emotional sobriety to develop emotional maturity and a practice of daily intentional consciousness and compassion. www.herbk.com

Allen Berger, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

Clean & sober - July 1971 Dr. Berger will discuss mental health concepts like emotional dependency, self-esteem, independence, interdependence and manifesting our true self. www.abphd.com

Allen Berger, PhD

Dr. Berger is a Clinical Psychologist, focusing on mental health concepts like emotional dependency, self-esteem, independence, interdependence, and manifesting our true self. www.abphd.com

Fred Luskin, PhD

Fred Luskin, PhD, is the director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects, a senior consultant in health promotion at Stanford University, and a professor at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, as well as an affiliate faculty member of the Greater Good Science Center. He is the author of “Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for […]

John McAndrew, MA, MDiv

John McAndrew is a counselor, poet, retreat facilitator, and musician. Formerly Director of Spiritual Care at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, he currently resides in Arroyo Grande, California, offering spiritual counseling and coaching for individual clients, as well as providing Spiritual Care for Hospice patients.

Jo Brooks

Jo is a recurring program facilitator – both onsite and online for Mary & Joseph Retreat Center. Jo is a registered teacher and recovery coach with many years of experience. She is a mother, wife, friend, guide, and a compassionate advocate for living life one day at a time. Jo leads TURNAROUND workshops and one-on-one […]

Greg Johnson & Herb Kaighan

Greg Johnson is a lay contemplative and computer scientist by profession. He has been active in contemplative practice for over 30 years. Herb Kaighan is a retired professional who has been on a spiritual path since his youth. He leads workshops & retreats and is a trained spiritual director. He has authored 3 books on spiritual […]

Herb Kaighan

Herb Kaighan has been leading Centering Prayer at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center for decades. Herb's journey includes 7 years in Claretian seminary, a graduate education in psychology, 40 years in human resources consulting, certification as a Spiritual Director, 35 years of active participation in a 12 Step Fellowship, and the publication of three books […]