Susan J Katz, Chaplain, Musician, Writer

Hello! Welcome to my Website, “The Compassionate Oboe”.

I am Susan Katz, and my work is go alongside those who wish to explore their relationships with Spirituality. I do this through Professional Spiritual Care and Counselling, or Chaplaincy, as well as through Sacred Music Performance and Workshops, and my Writings.

My work is that of Going Alongside as Clients search for Spiritual Connection and Meaning.

My services include Spiritual Care and Counselling, Intuitive Consultation, and Sacred Music.

I play the double-reed instruments Oboe, English Horn, and Suona, and love sharing the plaintive and evocative voices of these instruments. Notably, music penetrates deeply into the soul in a manner that is different from the language of words. Our human experiences often defy words, and music can uncover meaning that may be otherwise elusive to express in words.

Whether teaching courses, sitting with clients in my private office or at bedside, or leading a Music and Spirituality session, my service is that of providing Open and Compassionate Presence.

I am a Professional Member of the Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), Professional Emeritus Member of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC), as well as Member of the American Jewish Medical Association (AJMA), and Spiritual Directors/Companions International (SDI). I am a Member of SOCAN and the International Double Reed Society (IDRS), and the Canadian Freelance Guild (CFG). My Certifications include: Grief Recovery Training, and Peer Group Facilitation.

More details about my education, credentials, and career path can be found on this website’s upper left side bar and at my profile in LinkedIn.

Thank you for visiting!