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Journals and planning tools prepared for a LifePlan session focused on clarity and direction.
Certified LifePlan Guide leading a guided life planning conversation focused on clarity, calling, and direction. Deidre is facilitating a session in her home-office based in the Birmingham-metro area of Alabama.

frequently asked questions

The LifePlan™ Process is a guided, two-day experience designed to help individuals gain clarity, perspective, and direction. Below are answers to common questions about how the process works, what to expect, and how to prepare for your LifePlan™ experience through Shalva Planning.

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  • A LifePlan™ is is a guided, two-day experience designed to help you step back from daily demands and gain clarity about how your life is uniquely designed to contribute. Through structured conversations and reflection with Deidre, you will uncover purpose, priorities, and a clear way forward.

  • A LifePlan™ is for individuals who are seeking clarity, alignment, or perspective in their lives. This can be a season of transition, restlessness, decision-making, or leadership responsibility. You do not need to have a problem to solve, only a willingness to reflect honestly.

  • The process takes place in my home office, intentionally curated to facilitate the LifePlan™ experience in a slow, unhurried environment that encourages thoughtful conversation and reflection. Located on 43 private acres in the Birmingham metro area, the setting provides a quiet, peaceful space to step away from daily demands and focus fully on gaining clarity.

  • A LifePlan™ takes place over two consecutive days, with time built in for reflection and meaningful conversation. The pace is intentional and allows space for insights to unfold naturally.

  • You can expect a thoughtful and deeply personal experience that explores all four domains of your life: personal, family, vocational, and community. The process is structured but conversational, allowing you to reflect on your story, values, and calling while gaining perspective on how each area of your life fits together.

  • Rather than focusing on quick solutions or surface-level strategies, a LifePlan™ helps you gain clear perspective about how you are uniquely designed and where your life is meant to contribute. With clear perspective, the way forward becomes clear.

  • The investment for a LifePlan™ is $6,000. Included is the 2 days of facilitation, a light breakfast, lunch and snacks and the digital playbook. There is a discount for those in full time ministry. Deidre can work with you on a payment plan.

  • Shalva is the Hebrew word for serenity. It is from the same root as shalom. Shalom refers to an external peace, shalva refers to internal peace.

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