Healing FAQ's
What
does 'Hands-on' mean ?
Although
Spiritual healing is often called hands-on, the hands normally will
not touch the body in the healing methods practised generally and
taught on my courses. This type of spiritual healing is sometimes
called 'magnetic' because of this, but some people may have another
idea of the meaning of magnetic, depending upon their
training. In this healing therapy some healers use an actual
contact process, called contact healing. A patient must give
permission to receive actual physical contact, and at all times
there is no contact with any sensitive areas of the body.
Do
I need to be religious?
Definitely
not. Healing is conducted in an interdenominational environment. The
only belief you require to become a healer is to have the compassion
for your fellow man/woman, to desire the ability to heal others, and
the determined intention to succeed. The courses often develop
spiritual awareness (an awareness of your own spirituality). This is
NOT spiritualism,
although those that heal in a spiritualist church must have taken the
approved SNU training course and need to be fully paid-up members of
the SNU. Healing in a spiritualist church is only one aspect of
healing. Similarly you may find that healing is available in Catholic
and Protestant churches also. Asian members of the community and
other ethnic groupings may also give healing within their own belief
systems. Healing is open to all, whether they have a religious
background or not. Religion is not a pre-requisite of either
receiving or giving healing.
Is
this a Complementary Therapy ?
Healing
is complementary to conventional medicine, NOT alternative. It is
therefore imperative that any participant continues any current
medical treatment, as prescribed.
Can
it Cure ?
No
healer claims to 'cure'. All healing is complementary, as above. The
healing is 'holistic', and acts upon the mind, body and
emotional/spiritual aspects of mankind to create a harmony of being
often resulting in easement of disease symptoms.
What
qualities do I need?
There
are no particular features that single-out any particular person as
a healer. You will need a compassion for your fellow-man, linked to a
desire to help others on their pathway through life, coupled with a
serious desire and intention to heal. Furthermore it is necessary to
undergo a course of training to know how to deal with sick people
with safety and consideration.
Is
it a gift ?
Everybody
has the innate ability to heal, given the desire and intention, with
a compassion for their fellow-man. Not all people are ready to do
so. However, the natural ability to heal can be described as a
gift, and it is the intention of any course to develop those
abilities to their full potential.
Are
there rules of conduct ?
Very
definitely. No action of any kind that encroaches upon the privacy
of the individual is allowed. There are strict rules of
confidentiality to be observed. All individual healing should be
performed by an accredited, insured (Approved) healer, and no claims
are made regarding 'cures'. The Code of Conduct is strict and
comprehensive and is designed to protect both healer and patient.
Can
I get Qualification?
Yes.
All would-be healers are recommended to take the approved course
that undertakes to train healers to the accepted professional
standard. This is available from the Fellowship of Healers
organisation (The FoH - see below), and other associations. Those who
complete the Course and are members of the association get the
certificate of accreditation, and are insured. You are
then qualified to practice Healing independently, in private
practice, or within the Healthcare environment.
What
is the F.o.H?
F.o.H.
stands for The Fellowship of Healers. Click on the initials to find
out more.
Do
I need Insurance ?
As
a student on a Course of Healing, you will probably not need
insurance, as you are classified as 'student', or 'trainee'. Even
later as you practice your healing skills, you are a 'probationer'
and should not be practising without supervision by an accredited
healer. As a member of an approved Healing Body, Association or Group
(such as the FoH) you will be insured, probably as a part of your
membership. However when you are accredited and wish to heal members
of the public, then you must
be insured. Insurance can be obained through membership of the
Fellowship of Healers (The FoH - see above).
What
is Reiki Healing ?
Reiki
is just one of a modern form of healing based on a traditional
discipline from Japan. There are several forms depending whether it
is Japanese, Tibetian, and so on. Again, Reiki is just one of
the many forms of healing that have surfaced recently, usually based
upon ancient cultures; there are many, many more.