Although the internet is amazing on many subjects, and self-help is an important part of creating a more positive existence, I have found that essential information about energy work, inner development and healing is often overlooked and sometimes lost in translation. After all the internet is limited by the very fact that it is not living life as we know it.

As a result, many people may be missing out on the power of sharing information and experience through language and actual (rather than virtual) human interaction, healing and development.

Because of this, I feel it necessary and important to offer the following blogs over the coming months, so that some clear and useful information is available to those who need it. The subjects covered will be: click on those blogs presently available

• What everyone should know about working with energy.
• What healing is from an energetic view point
• The fundamentals of energy/spiritual healing
• The fundamentals of crystal healing

I hope you will take an interest in these blogs and share them with others whom you feel may benefit.  The aim is to inspire readers to explore these subjects in real terms.

With Light
Gareth

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This qualification outlines a working knowledge of both crystal healing and energy (spiritual) healing. This means that practitioners qualify in both disiplines and can use either therapy in their practice, as well as discover the close relationship that these different therapies hold with each other.

The course is run on a part-time basis over (14 weekends) a two year period. During this period, full healer training is covered to a profound level, with respect to the use of crystals for healing.

Many different crystal are studied in great depth, with respect to their energy and healing potential. This includes their application for healing the subtle energy systems, self development, earth healing and manifestation.

The next course starts in Autumn 2019 in Wales: click here to request an overview

In addition to this students are taught how to sense energy and assess the subtle energy systems i.e. energy (auric) field, chakra system plus other energy systems, so that they can work effectively to the point of greatest need for each client. Students also learn how to channel energy, with the use of crystals into these energy systems to promote healing.

During this time students are also taken through a process of deep inner development and self-healing that is in line with their higher-self. The reason for this is to deepen their self-knowledge in order to begin to follow their own path of evolution and to have a greater awareness of the importance of an intent that is for the highest good of all concerned and how this relates to healing practice.

Apart from outlining the use of many different vibrations of crystals that may be used in individual healing sessions. Detailed knowledge of how to choose and take care of crystals for healing, daily life and inner work is included.

This course is accredited by the Federation of Subtle Energy Medicine

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Whether people decide to use a therapist, help themselves or choose both options, lasting changes may only arise if a conscious decision is made by an individual to look more deeply at their own experiences and begin to self-heal them. There are many ways to look more deeply at our experiences in relation to self-healing. Most therapists and organizations offer counselling, psychotherapy, psychiatry and cognitive behavioral therapy, although there are many others therapies that are available at present.

My own experience of self-healing and exploration has been through the study and use of complementary medicine as well as conventional methods. These complementary therapies were Crystal and Energy Healing, Bach Flower Therapy, Stress Therapy as well as Transpersonal Psychotherapy respectively.

Crystal and Energy Healing, is a subtle form of healing. It works by identifying and addressing aberrations, held within in the human subtle anatomy to restore relative harmony. The human subtle anatomy comprises of two main energy systems. These are the human subtle energy field (or aura) and the seven major human subtle energy centers (or chakras).

The human subtle energy field surrounds a person and is divided up into four layers. The physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. The function of each layer is to hold and process an individuals thoughts and emotions etc. This includes their experiences. In good health, these layers all work together in relative harmony with each

other and this is reflected in a persons overall health and well- being.

The seven subtle energy centers or chakras each have a different function although the whole system strongly interrelated. They are divided into the base, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, brow and crown centers. Each finding its physical origin in those areas of the physical body (roughly in line with the seven major endocrine glands) and energetically move outwards into the human subtle energy field, in front of and behind a person. Their functions loosely relate to survival, sexuality, personal identity, loving relationships, personal creativity, intuition and spiritual aspirations respectively.

Both the human subtle energy field and subtle energy centres are interrelated. During experiences of abuse and addiction the human subtle anatomy may be affected, resulting in these experiences being held energetically, within the subtle anatomy. Crystal and Energy Healing, may be a useful tool for self-healing these experiences as it works directly

upon the human subtle anatomy. It does this by introducing and focusing healing energies that may clear, calm, energize or even transform aberrations remaining within the human subtle anatomy where it is needed most. By doing this it may restore relative harmony on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels i.e. the whole system. This type of healing may also be a very powerful tool for transformation and self-development. Because of this it is very important (as with any therapy) to use professionals and organizations that are bone fide and that also have experience working with abuse and addiction. www.energymedicineinternational.com

The Bach Flower Remedies were discovered and collected together into a complete system for self-healing by Dr Edward Bach. There are 38 remedies that work, by addressing mental and emotional states that we all experience as people.

Twelve remedies are referred to as The Twelve Healers. These remedies relate to peoples personality types. For example Agrimony relates to those who place a carefree and apparently jovial mask in front of hidden worry or suffering. This may be quite common with addiction.

The Seven Helpers are remedies for more chronic or long term states and conditions. For example Gorse is the remedy for people when they are in a hopeless state, with no ability or intent to try to resolve their situation. Again something that may be experienced more frequently with addictive states.

The Remaining Nineteen remedies, relate to daily life experiences and subsequent emotional reactive states. For example, Holly is the remedy support in states of anger. Most people experience numerous mental and emotional states collectively at any given time. This is why it may be necessary to take more than one remedy. It is advisable to work with between one and six remedies, because using too many remedies, can be less effective. Finding a properly qualified therapist is important, but because there are no side effects people may begin to use them themselves, which is a good way to start the self- healing process.

Any process of recovery from abuse and addiction usually has within it crises. A good remedy for this is The Five Flower or Rescue Remedy. This remedy contains the following five remedies, Clematis, Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Rock Rose and Cherry Plum. Clematis helps when there is a loss of interest in present circumstances, with a generalized indifference and no effort to get well. Impatiens is the remedy for impatience. Impatience with oneself, with others and with the healing process in general. Star of Bethlehem helps in times of great distress and shock and is a good remedy to take long term in recovery. Rock Rose is the remedy to help in states of terror and is a good remedy to take in all cases of urgency. Finally Cherry Plum is helpful in states when there is a genuine fear of losing control with concern for the outcome of that loss of control.

Please note that all of the remedies do contain alcohol to preserve, so this type of remedy should be avoided in cases where alcohol has been a problem. Alternatively, subtle energy work with the remedies may be more appropriate. This is advisably carried out by a Subtle Energy Medicine Specialist. 

Stress Therapy is a mind and body maintenance program which helps people identify, clear and manage patterns of stress. Nowadays, stress is one of the main causes of disease. Stress therapy aims to help clients to recognize stress at its source and thereby enable them to effectively deal with it before it results in physical or other symptoms. In recovery stress can be a serious problem and may be one of the triggers that leads to relapse, as people often find it difficult to cope in such circumstances. Following abusive experiences people may also experience post traumatic shock. Some of the symptoms of this are:

* Hearing and seeing things

* Nightmares Poor sleeping patterns

* Emotional outbursts of anger and grief

* Easily terrified

* Emotional numbness

* Withdrawal from life and relationships

* Self-Harm

* Flashbacks about the event

* Guilt and shame

* Reliving a traumatic event Memory loss and depression

These symptoms usually start a few months after the event, but in a number of cases they may be delayed for many years. Stress is the bodies normal reaction to pressure, unfortunately, when that pressure is a very disturbing event, the reaction tends to be greater and may be held as a deep pattern of stress that may only be worked through with adequate care and compassion. Stress Therapy is a good way of slowly identifying and clearing these patterns that are the cause of the symptoms. It may also be

advisable to seek additional mental healthcare assistance wherever necessary.

Transpersonal Psychotherapy may be described in numerous ways and means something different to practicing therapists. It helps people to look at and deal with their experiences in a way that helps them understand themselves better. It acknowledges the spiritual aspect and nature of a person in relation to their experiences as well as bringing meaning to them. It is particularly helpful in assisting one integrate self-healing experiences on a physical level, by working through the emotional and mental difficulties in ways that suit each individuals purpose.

It is a powerful tool for transformation as long as there is some commitment to attend regularly and for some period of time, although this varies from person to person. Attending for longer periods of time should enable a trusting working relationship to develop, which in turn encourages openness. Openness to express oneself about difficult experiences, assists greatly in the healing process as it begins to uncover the events that may be affecting a person adversely.

By working through these issues it may be possible to create a better quality of life. In addition to this, the use of drawing and creative writing is an excellent way to express some of the emotions and thoughts attached to these experiences. This also helps a person to piece things together in a way that brings understanding. As with all therapies mentioned in this article it is of great importance that a properly trained and qualified therapist is involved in assisting in the recovery process.

Whichever route is taken to heal patterns of addiction, I feel that it is important to understand that patterns can be completely healed and let go of, so that individuals can regain a sense of personal power and identify with a more real sense of self, ultimately creating the life they would like.

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You only have to search the internet about crystal healing or using crystals for healing and there are millions of results.

Let’s explore the use and understanding of crystals in healing and maybe this can help answer any questions you may have.

What are crystals

Crystals are part of the mineral kingdom and are highly organised with regards their chemical composition, inner structures and beautiful outer formations. Many healers consider them to be the most evolved aspect of the mineral kingdom, which is likened to flowers and the plant kingdom.

There are many different types of crystals and they can exist in families e.g. quartz and feldspar are two of the largest families and make up much of the crystals in the earth’s crust.

Examples of the quartz family are clear quartz, rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, carnelian and blue lace agate to name but a few. In using crystals in healing knowing families of crystals is very useful as they tend to work in harmony due to the chemical and energetic make up.

How to use crystals for healing

Crystals shape and focus channelled healing energy. They are very powerful tools for healing and transformation and should therefore be used with knowledge and care.

Crystal healing works on the energy field and the subtle energy systems within it. These systems are sometimes referred to as the auric or bio-magnetic field, chakras or energy points and grids.

On occasion these energy systems can hold blocks that prevent energy from flowing. This can manifest as difficulties in life on levels of emotion, thought and sometimes higher.

Crystals can be used to clear blockages that then assists in energy flowing more freely, which can translate into a person being more able to move through present issues with more ease, although a practitioner does not remove issues that need to worked through personally.

Crystal Healing if done in this way, is probably more correctly termed energy (or spiritual) healing using crystals. This may also be called crystal and energy healing.

Energy Healing is the basis of understanding how to sense and assess an energy system, know where to work, as well as channel healing energy. It is very useful when crystals are contraindicated and cannot be used.

What can crystals be used for to heal

Using crystals for healing is purely energetic. It does not focus upon physical complaints, medical conditions or diseases. There are even some medical contraindications to using crystals in healing e.g. cancer, epilepsy (especially with quartz), pregnancy and medications that are taken for emotional or mental health issues.

When there are no contraindications, crystals can be used with most adults, but care must be taken with children, especially those under 12 years of age and also people who are vulnerable or frail.

Crystals are used for healing patterns on emotional, thought and higher levels. By addressing patterns/issues found in the subtle energy systems, this can affect the whole system and promote health and well-being.

The subtle energy systems are different for each person and reflect their own personality, memories and life experiences. This means that no two people are the same energetically. Because of this, the cause of the same or similar complaints are different for each individual and this is why it does not make sense using set crystal patterns, lay outs or crystal energies with everyone.

How to become a practitioner that uses crystals in healing

As mentioned earlier the basis of this therapy is energy (or spiritual) healing, finding a course that includes this training along with crystals is important.

As a guideline, to learn how to sense, assess and address the energy systems is something that needs time to develop and fine tune. Also knowing crystal energies and their application takes dedication. Courses that are a minimum training of 2 years are a good place to start, with an attendance of 180hrs tutor led tuition.

Within this time frame, learning how and why to work in the auric filed, chakras and grid system is a foundation of understanding how to practice. This should also include how healing effects work on clients.

It is preferable for courses to include structured self or inner development, as this is a vital part of healer training.

Finally, on choosing a course it is wise to meet the tutor to discuss what the course covers and how subjects are taught. This also a good time to see if you feel comfortable with the tutor.

I hope this blog on the fundamentals of crystal healing has helped in understanding this wonderful way of working with crystal and energy.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via the contact from.

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The idea that higher energies can bring about changes that promote health and well-being, is not a new concept. Many ancient texts, describe the use of these types of energy in healing. Even in modern times, we have become to understand that everything is made up of energy. So it makes sense that energy can be used to better our existence.

For energy healing practitioners, this means that clients can be supported through many challenges in life with regard to health and well-being. In addition to this, energy healing can also be used to further enhance an already healthy and happy life, although this is sometimes overlooked.
The art of energy healing begins with learning the basics of being a stable and clear channel, through which healing energies can flow. Learning skills such as how to ground, strengthen and clear our own energy field are fundamental to good practice. Being ungrounded, with a weakened and unclear energy field, can leave practitioners drained and burnt out after a short periods and can lead to people giving up very early on.

One of the main reasons for this is because it is possible to take on a clients emotional and mental disease patterns or issues energetically. Additionally, healing energies are less able to flow through the practitioner to the client and have a tendency to reduce the effectiveness of the healing.

So its important from the outset to learn how to ground, strengthen and clear your energy field. This should be carried out preferably before, during and after each energy healing session. As a rule,these skills should be included as a regular discipline in any energy workers daily practice. Additionally, these techniques would benefit anyone, healer or not.
The effectiveness of a practitioners energy healing, depends upon their ability to assess where to work and how well they channel energy. Assessing the subtle energy systems i.e. the bio-magnetic or auric/energy field and chakra system, is a skill that can only be developed over time.

Being able to know exactly where to work in the subtle energy systems, is far more effective than going through a learnt set process that goes though all energy centres or systems in the same way for every client.
This is because every client is different and presents to a practitioner with very different patterns that require healing  in the energy field or chakra system, for that given moment in time. Working anywhere else, doesn’t make sense and can aggravate a client issues, which may then manifest in the clients life.

For example, channelling energy into an already overactive crown centre or chakra, simply makes it more overactive, something that can seriously unground a client and leave a client too open energetically.
Proper assessment, can reveal areas over underactivity, over-activity, blockages as well patterns in need of energetic support. From this information, the area of greatest need can be identified and the appropriate energy channelled into this area, in order to bring about change.

The quality of vibration of healing energy channelled, depends upon the practitioners level of development. This is not in terms of psychology or in the intellectual understanding of spirituality or ancient wisdom. This is done through inner work and the self-healing of their own subtle energy systems. This includes their connection to higher energies or light.

This is something of a life-long dedication and requires genuine intent. In short the more developed, grounded, stronger and clearer the energy system of the practitioner, the higher and more effective the healing energies tend to be. The proverbial carrot at the end of the stick.

Please look out for the next blog on energy work: The fundamentals of crystal and energy healing. If you would like blogs to be sent to you as they are created please use the subscription box in the side bar.

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What is healing from an energetic view point: An energetic approach to healing focuses upon the non-physical subtle energies of a person. These are sometimes referred to as the aura or bio-magnetic field, chakras and grids.

Although the human subtle energy systems show some general structure that is the same for all of us, i.e. there are 7 main chakras and the energy field has 4 main layers (etheric, emotional, mental and spiritual), the way they are developed and function is completely different for every person. This is one of the many reasons why working with these energies is fascinating, ever changing and requires high standards in training.

These energy systems are also connected to universal subtle energies or vibrations and relate intimately with the physical body. Because of this, the vibrational state of these energies influences deeply how we experience and create our own lives. It is therefore, favourable for these system to be vibrating and flowing in an optimum state, individually and as a whole at any given time.

When they are not, people may find that their normal experience of life becomes challenged. This does not necessarily mean that people become unwell, although this a possibility. Often, it can mean that people may need change or even support energetically, whilst moving through a difficult time, in order for these energies to flow relatively smoothly and productively again.

Practitioners who work with the subtle energy systems, know that these energy systems are a true reflection of what a person is and that they hold patterns, that influence us on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. Their energetic state is therefore very important.

When there is something happening to affect the vibrational state and flow in these systems and patterns, practitioners who are able to sense and assess these, may find where the vibrational issue is held and work to a point of greatest need is for each individual, with an intent that is for the person highest good. 

 By channelling higher energies into the area (or areas) of need the vibration or energy that relates to the issue is changed into a higher and more favourable state than it was, which in turn translates positively into the person’s life.

This process can be made even more effective when using tools that shape and focus the channelled energy. These tools may be sound; through the use of voice or high quality tones e.g. singing bowls, flowers; which hold high vibrational patterns of nature and their connection to higher universal energies and crystals; whose inner structure, outer form and mineral content provide many useful and varied vibrations, which are suitable to shape channelled energies for each individual clients session.

These new positive patterns then remain in the subtle energy systems and promote positive energy changes that occur over several days, until the energy work manifests into daily life.

This way of working is highly specialised and takes many years to reach the level of knowledge, sensitivity and application needed to be able to work safely and effectively.

I hope you have enjoyed this blog and will look out for the next blog which will look at The fundamentals of energy/spiritual healing.

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When we begin to explore the worlds of energy, in essence we are moving towards a more expanded view of reality, that exists beyond the physical world in which we live a large part of our lives. Although this may bring insight and answers to many questions, as well as necessary healing, challenges along the path of inner development are guaranteed.

Because of this, it’s important from the outset, to be able to develop certain skills that lead to better experiences, whilst working with energy. If you use crystals and/or sound in your energy work, you will need to develop these skills further and to a more profound level. This is because tools (like crystals and sound) amplify, shape and deepen energy work considerably.

Understanding the subtle energy field and how to ground or earth, strengthen and clear this as required, for yourself and others, is the ABC of energy work and is essential, especially if you practice any form of energy therapy or healing. I would recommend this as a good place to start.

One of many reasons for this, is because the energetic state of the subtle energetic systems contained within the subtle energy field, affects how we relate or link to the many levels of subtle energy that exists around us.  When linking to these energies, it is important that the quality and clarity of these initial experiences is high. As a result, the connections we make with the subtle worlds are postive. This is also important, because these encounters can profoundly influence our perceptions and relationships, as well as our effectiveness as practitioners/healers.

It is also advisable to get some good practical experience and knowledge of the subtle energy systems through a structured course (a minimum of two years training for practitioners), shorter courses or workshops (for personal use only). Preferably do this with a tutor or school that is dedicated in providing high standards of training and instruction about the subtle energy systems, how they relate to universal energies and how this translates into everyday living.

Connecting to inner stillness through meditation or other mindful practices, is also very useful. One reason for this is because quieting our thoughts and emotions, can help us to connect more easily to subtle and higher realms, beyond our physical awareness.

The intent needs to be for the highest good when connecting (or attuning) to these energies, because, the aim of subtle energy work, is to raise our own and humanities overall vibration in relation to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels.

Holding this higher intent whilst attuning, may also positively influence the quality of the sources of guidance, information and healing energies received (and/or channelled) from the various planes of energy. Fundamentally, these experiences should be beneficial to all concerned.

Sensing energy is necessary and is especially important for practitioners, who need to be able to sense and assess the subtle energy systems of their clients, before working on them. Initially, this can be difficult whilst others find it easier. Either way, sensing and assessing subtle energies is a constantly evolving process, that can only be developed in time, with patience, lots of practice and good instruction.

People sense energy in different ways e.g. seeing, feeling or knowing, all of which are all valid.  It’s important to know what works for you initially, as this helps in building confidence. A good tutor should be able to recognise and help you with this.

Anyone working with subtle energies, needs to be aware that higher or healing energies will inevitably bring up personal/inner patterns, that may need to be addressed and integrated. These sometimes relate to shadow issues, the unconscious or disease patterns. These patterns or energies tend to be developed in this or over numerous lifetimes (or past lives). This is at times challenging, but ultimately rewarding and can be instrumental in creating more fulifilled lives for ourselves and others.

I hope this information has been of help. Please look out for the next part of this series of blogs: ‘What is healing from an energetic view point.’

With Light

Gareth

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