Intent: It is with intent that you touch the human soul. It is with compassion that you reach out to another. It is with a listening ear that you hear another's heart. Your intention, compassion and listening ear will help another to self heal.
There are six different levels of Healing Touch a person can take. Level 1 teaches the basics of energy work. Level 2 focuses on back techniques and treating a client. Level 3 looks at the energy field and how to increase your vibration to health. Level 4 and 5 are in residence workshops to prepare you to become a healing touch practitioner. Level 6 is Instructor training. Continuing Education Hours can be obtained by taking one of these courses. Each level must be taken in sequential order.
About: History
The Healing Touch Program was developed by Janet Mentgen, RN, B.S.N., in Denver, Colorado. She first offered it in the U.S. in 1989. In 1990, it came to Canada and now there is a Canadian office for Healing Touch Canada Association and Healing Touch Foundation.
About: Application
Healing Touch is used is used in a variety of work environments. People who practice Healing Touch are nurses, lay people, physicians, social workers, counsellors, massage therapists, teachers and business personnel. Professions that benefit greatly from using HT are all types of nursing, social workers, counsellors, hospice and geriatric care. HT compliments traditional health care and presents a holistic approach to the client.
About: Goal
The goal in HT is to restore harmony and balance in the energy system. This aids in self healing for the client. All healing is self-healing. Healing Touch has six levels of training to help practitioners’ learn all the different techniques that are available for healing.
About: Definition
Healing Touch (HT) is an energy based approach to healing. HT uses touch to influence the energy system thus affecting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. This therapeutic approach aids in achieving wellness.
