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Development
of the Healer Stories...
Seeing beyond attitudes and beliefs - Angela Mattos, CHTP
July 23, 2010
Have you ever
suddenly had clarity around a situation or circumstance and raised
your hand up to bump your brow as if to say why didn’t I
see that before? Well that’s your 6th or Ajna chakra, a
place of insight, vision and intuition.
 In
Wheels of Life, Anodea Judith writes “In our culture, there
is a deep prejudice in favor of light and against darkness, dating
back to antiquity when darkness was a time of fear and helplessness.
Yet it is only through light and darkness both that we see beyond
their polarities to the incredible rainbow spectrum of choices
available to us at each moment. To accept the darkness as well
as the light, enabling us to perceive without prejudice the vast
realm of visual information, is the essence and function of chakra
six. When we lose our prejudice over what things ‘should’
be, we begin to see them as they are.” (Anodea will be a
keynote speaker at the HT International Conference in St Louis
in September)
In Sacred Contracts,
Carolyn Myss writes the following about the sixth chakra. “This
is also the energy center that empowers our attitudes, beliefs,
memories and the overall character of our rational mind. Whether
we are fair- and open-minded or judgmental and limited in our
capacity to consider new ideas is a manifestation of how we direct
the power of this chakra.”
Thank you to
Jes Markoff for her contribution this month. The awareness she
speaks of can be applied to any experience we have. How much
of what we perceive both with our physical eyes and intuitively
with the third eye is experienced without adding a layer of interpretation
based on past experiences?
Yoga for the Ajna (6th, brow) Chakra
Jes Markoff, RMT, Contemporary Acupuncture, HTP, Reiki Master,
Yoga Therapy
Yoga stimulates
the chakra system but some postures, due to the shape our bodies
make, will hone in on and stimulate one or more chakras. There
are several ways to connect with the wisdom, clarity and intuition
of the ajna chakra during yoga practice.
The brow centre
is the physical location of the pituitary gland, which is considered
as a master gland of the endocrine system, secreting hormones
that regulate homeostasis. The sixth chakra’s relationship
to mental and emotional health manifests in our feelings of adequacy,
intellectual ability, self-evaluation and our ability to be open
to the ideas of others.
During practice
one could look at the belief patterns that surface repeatedly,
for example, labelling certain postures as difficult or  easy, good or bad, painful or
pleasurable. Developing this awareness allows the practitioner
to acknowledge the label and self-judgement and begin to move
beyond the projection to see that the posture is empty. There
is often an expectation placed on the body as to which postures
it can and cannot express. By being conscious of these expectations
and using the breath to practice fully in the present moment
one can allow the body to express itself without restriction
(regardless of physical limitations).
Balancing poses
such as tree pose (vrksasana) and dancer’s pose (natarajasana)
and inversions such as the headstand (shirshasana) and shoulder
stand (salamba sarvangasana) stimulate this chakra. Balancing
postures can quiet the mind and concentrate the body’s energies
into the central line (sushumna nadi), which connects the chakras.
A relaxing Child’s pose (balasana) with the forehead on
the floor will also stimulate the 6th chakra.
Mechanical stimulation
to the brow area is a great way to work with this centre too.
China gel, hot or cool stones, and crystals can be placed on
the brow during corpse pose (savasana) to help relax the area,
release tension and aid in concentration.
Consciousness
is the ability to release the old and embrace the new with the
awareness that all things end at the appropriate time and that
all things begin at the appropriate time. This truth is difficult
to learn to live with because human beings seek stability - the
absence of change. Therefore becoming conscious means living
fully in the present moment, knowing that no situation or person
will be exactly the same tomorrow.– Carolyn Myss, Anatomy of the Spirit
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Communication & Creativity - Angela Mattos, CHTP
If you haven't noticed by now, we are gradually working through
the chakra system using it as the monthly focus. This month we're
at the throat or 5th chakra. Communication and creativity happen
here.
 Each
month as I "put myself out there" by sharing through
the written word I embark on a journey, reflecting on just what
it is I am wanting to convey. Some months are much easier than
others.
Once I connect
with what I am wanting to bring forward my intent is to be clear
and concise. Since words are symbols and can represent different
things to different people, as well as trigger memories and activate
thought patterns, they add a dimension that is beyond the original
symbols. Having experienced repeated throat chakra issues since
childhood, as I mature I am noticing that it's getting somewhat
easier to recognize what is potentially contributing to my ability
or lack of ability to freely express or listen with a united
mind and heart .
Have you ever
considered what influences the way individuals express or don't
express and how that creates consequences?
In Wheels
of Life, Anodea Judith writes "Communication is the
means whereby consciousness extends itself from one place to
another. Invisible, sometimes even inaudible, communication is
the connecting principle that makes life possible. From the DNA
encoded messages of living cells to the spoken or written word,
from the nerve impulses connecting mind and body to the broadcast
waves connecting continent to continent, communication is the
heart of coordination among all living things." She
goes on to discuss the principle of rhythm entrainment (in the
case of similar vibrations) and interference patterns (in the
case of diverse vibrations). (Anodea will be a keynote speaker
at the HT International Conference in St Louis in September)
Since all matter
is influenced by sound, rhythm and vibration we are constantly
effected by not only what is going on inside of us but also by
our environment. Consider how you respond when you hear different
styles of music. Does this change
depending on the mood you might be in? Perhaps the music actually
evokes a different mood. Often we use slow, calm, soothing music
to help support a state of relaxation during a Healing Touch
session. Toning or working with tuning forks, bells or bowls
are other ways of supporting the chakras with sound.
Our communication
is a reflection of our inner experiences. When we are able to
know our truths and speak from a place of integrity and alignment
there is an awareness of unity in honouring creation as it unfolds.
At
the heart of each of us, whatever our imperfections, there exists
a silent pulse of perfect rhythm, a complex of wave forms and
resonances, which is absolutely individual and unique and yet
which connects us to everything in the universe. The act of getting
in touch with this pulse can transform our personal experience
and in some way alter the world around us.
George Leonard, The Silent Pulse
May we each
remember and experience the resonance that exists between us
when we share our life/light with others.
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Each time I go outdoors I am grateful that I live
in the countryside. My senses are stimulated by everything that
spring has contributed to bringing forward and my heart opens.
How appropriate that this month we are focusing on heart-centredness.
Something that is easy to think and talk about but more difficult
to actually be! How often do we 'think' we are coming from our
hearts only to realize some time later that we were actually
attached to an outcome? Connecting with the compassion and innate
harmony of the heart can change our relationship with our experiences
and foster a gentler approach to how things are.
Your
task is not to seek love,
but merely to seek & find all the barriers within yourself
that you have built against it.
Rumi
Many thanks
to Rochelle Graham, a former senior Certified Healing Touch Instructor,
for sharing some of her heartfelt experiences with all of us. (Angela Mattos, CHTP)
Noticing
with the Heart - Rochelle Graham, RPT
Sitting at my computer, getting ready to write about the heart,
I feel humbled. The more I learn about the heart, the more I
realize how little I know. The heart is a Universe unto itself
and just as I gaze at the stars and acknowledge their beauty
and mystery, so I reflect on the heart chakra. I know that I
will be learning about the heart for eons.
I do remember
when my heart chakra opened to a new level. I was on Salt Spring
Island, sitting on a bluff overlooking the ocean. I felt what
seemed like an atomic bomb going off in my chest and was sure
that the whole world had felt it. Later, in describing this to
Janet Mentgen, she affirmed that indeed that is the experience
of the heart opening to a whole new level.
Not long after
that I had an experience of profound Divine love, which was beyond
words, beyond knowledge. The experience was so powerful that
it changed my life and gave me a new passion for my life's work.
This is also the power of the heart; people are changed with
new gifts for the world.
When I am in
the mode of 'healer' I am aware of the heart at work. I notice
that my head is not in charge, I notice that I am simply allowing
a greater wisdom to work and I notice that there is such joy
spilling through my field that my only response is gratitude.
I notice that
clients instantly recognize the heart energy in a healer. The
client knows they are safe and their unconscious mind is willing
to reveal stories that are hidden. The body memories will surface
and grace moves in to fill the space, restoring wholeness.
My friends,
who are heart friends, are never far away, even though over time
and distance, we have not seen each other for many years. When
the heart is the bond, we are one!
The physical
heart mirrors the energy heart centre. It receives and releases,
with no fear of not having enough. Just prior to releasing, the
heart receives enough to be nourished. The heart's goal is to
provide the whole (body, world) with light, nourishment and what
is needed to thrive. The heart does not collect, store or hoard.
In giving, the heart receives.
What I know
for sure is that when my heart is connected to the Divine Heart,
however you name that greatness, and I am totally present to
another, then the Divine communes with itself using two human
beings as instruments and we are forever changed.
(Rochelle is
currently living on a sailboat near Victoria, BC, loving the
great mother, the ocean. She works as a physiotherapist, serving
elders and doing healing work when her heart calls her to it.)
Eventually
you will come to understand that love heals everything,
and love is all there is.
Gary Zukav
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Knowing
the self and self-care are
key components of developing as a healer and deepening our practice.
As we focus on the various aspects of living in balance we find
that rest, reflection/introspection, nourishment & exercise
all play a role in our well-being. While it may seem that physical,
emotional, mental and spiritual experiences are separate, I invite
you to look more deeply at how they are intricately woven together.
When I started with energy work
I was concerned that my lack of experience was a handicap until
I noticed the expansion and intrigue that was available when
I questioned things (beginner's mind) and listened to the energy.
Twenty plus years later, I continue to appreciate the opportunities
provided by beginner's mind and the freedom from having to "know"
what is taking place. Being present to an experience allows for
an opening into what is unfolding and the inter-connectedness
with life around us (on this planet and beyond) becomes clearer.
For example, consider when it rains. The water goes into the
ground and feeds the vegetation (which we eat), goes into the
rivers and lakes (which provide our drinking water) and waters
the trees (which soak up the carbon dioxide we breathe out and
produce oxygen which we require when we breathe in.) Without
the components that come together to create and sustain the rain
and the trees, and there are a lot of them, we would not be able
to live! So, while it may seem to us that events happen in isolation
- they really don't. SO much has come together to create the
present moment! Can I really expect to figure out what those
events were and why?
When reflecting on the ways
I care for myself it's important that I am aware of my thoughts
and belief systems. Am I moving from a place of recognition that
my ability to be a caring, compassionate presence is directly
related to how I care for myself? How am I expressing compassion
and caring for myself?
Suggestions for self-care:
· Look at what brings you joy and how you incorporate
that into your life
· Are there ways you can better support how you nourish
yourself? (e.g. Quality & type of nourishment)
· Book a Healing Touch or other energy modality treatment
monthly (if only for maintenance). Perhaps exchange with friends.
· When setting goals, set attainable ones.
· Be honest, respectful and keep your word with yourself.
· Practice compassion with yourself - later it will flow
out to others.
· Participate in some form of physical exercise regularly
(yoga, walking, dance, etc.) If done with care your body/whole
being will thank you!
· Develop a centring practice, meditate and take time
for reflection.
· Find a spiritual friend(s).
The following are from an article
called "Path of Healership, The Importance of Self-Care
for the Healer" which was based on excerpts from the conclusion
of the keynote address given by Janet Mentgen at the 2nd National
Australian Holistic Nursing Conference in 1995. The Theme was
'Partnerships in Ancient Healing'.
1. Physical Clearing: take care
of your physical body, your physical existence.
2. Emotional Clearing: express
your hurts and pains, your joy and happiness.
3. Mental Clearing: create new
habits, new ways of doing things.
4. Sacred space: create your
sacred space at home, create sacred space when you are away.
5. Experience Silence: move
into quiet, meditation, Holy Silence.
6. Holy Leisure: bring balance
into your life, restore your self through leisure.
7. Holy Relationships: commit
to yourself and others.
"The universe is governed
by laws, yet those laws are governed in turn by the Divine. If
you can understand that system, you will grasp the essence of
healing. Pursue your own mysteries. Never run away from what
you do not understand about yourself; that part of you does not
evaporate just because you don't want to look at it…Use
the grace of Understanding to see yourself clearly so that you
can serve others with that same grace." Carolyn Myss - Defy
Gravity page 130
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Getting
To Know Your Chakra System From The Yin Side
Jes Markoff, RMT, Contemporary Acupuncture, HTP, Reiki Master
photo by Jes Markoff
Integrating energy modalities
with touch therapy, such as massage, is fairly straightforward
but the energy system and techniques used to work with the field
can be more difficult for clients to comprehend. As a new RMT,
clients often remarked that my hands felt "different"
and those who had previous experience with energy medicine would
ask if I worked with energy.
As my practice grows, I continue to find tools to engage clients
and aid them in the exploration of the energetic body. The Chakra
Connection is still the most common self-care exercise I give
to any client who wants to develop an understanding of the energetic
body.
 Yoga, more specifically asana,
is a great way to develop body awareness and sensitivity to the
microcosm within the macrocosm. Yang style yoga, like vinyasa,
can make sensations in the body more accessible to those who
spend most of their time in their head. Last October, I studied
Yin Yoga with a very talented and inspirational teacher in Toronto
and was amazed by the results this practice can yield. Yin yoga
targets the connective tissues of the body (ligaments, bone,
fascia), which are denser than muscle and require prolonged stretching
in order to make permanent changes. The practice focuses on the
hips and spine and each posture is held for three to five minutes
with care given to entering and exiting each shape. It is thought
that chi circulates through the body via connective tissue and
therefore a sequence of postures can be strung together to target
specific meridians or organs in the body based on illness, season
or biomechanical restriction. The chakra system also ties into
the practice as certain postures can invigorate or help to balance
one or more centres, as they are gateways between dimensions
(sensation in the body that corresponds to emotion).
For example, a low squat stimulates the Muladhara (1st) and Manipura
(3rd) chakras and the liver, kidney and urinary bladder meridians.
Being in this shape for three minutes allows the practitioner
to journey through physical and subtle energy sensations while
observing the mind and any emotions that surface. In a squat,
the practitioner can reflect on the qualities and abilities of
the Manipura chakra to receive, transmit and assimilate information,
such as experience of trust, sense of self and will.
It had been a tough year and I was struggling to balance my professional
and personal life, especially self-care and spirituality. I committed
to practicing yin every day and noted my sequences and experiences.
It wasn't long before patterns surfaced and within these patterns
I was able to identify where certain emotions, experiences, thoughts
and energies were living. With time and practice, I have been
able to improve my mental, physical and spiritual flexibility
and fluidity in an integrated and gentle way.
For more information about yin
yoga visit: http://www.yinyoga.com/
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Relationships
with Ourselves and Others - from March 2010 HT Canada E-Connections
Last month we touched on a few
of the reasons for coming together in community. This month let's
consider our relationship with ourselves and others by reflecting
on the following:
· What brought you to
Healing Touch and attracts you to energy work?
· Has this changed at
all since you took Level 1? If so, how?
· Is there any connection
between your initial or current motivation and how you engage
with the HT community?
· Are the activities
of your local or general HT community currently of value to you?
If yes, how ? If not, why not?
When the reasons for being involved
are ones that meet our needs in a supportive way, we feel nurtured,
empowered, joyful, etc. As awareness of what our needs might
actually be increases, we become more grounded and able to see
more clearly what is happening within. When we balance our energy
fields, we contribute to an environment of support not only for
ourselves but for others as well. Having a regular meditation
or centering practice helps to realign our energy and eventually
our awareness changes.
I remember Janet Mentgen saying
that when you are studying a discipline, stay with it for a while
before learning something new. She would often recommend in class
that students practice a technique 100 times to become familiar
with it. Please consider doing a self-balancing technique and
then journal what motivates your various responses and decision
making. Repeat this as often as possible over the next 30 days.
As you deepen your practice notice what happens.
Exercises such as this can lead
to building our capacity for compassion and the honouring of
self & others. When our own choices are clear, we can be
more available to support others in their decisions.
Angela Mattos, CHTP
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UPDATE
- 12 Reasons To Have A Practice Group - from conversations with Karen Stewart, HTI-PA
- January 22, 2010
After attending
the Practice Group on January 17th and speaking with others in
the community about their plans, Karen is pleased to report on
the way things are evolving. The group is enthusiastic about
the shared responsibility of offering an ongoing practice. The
opportunity to be part of a joyful, creative community while
deepening their healing experiences has led to the planning of
monthly meetings until June.
During the practice,
participants gave and received a treatment while reviewing techniques.
At the end, a group chakra connection was improvised and offered
a new experience for many.
Karen spoke
with various people in the larger HT community and, based on
their feedback, the "12 Reasons" have been slightly
modified to reflect the playful, nurturing environment that can
be offered within a practice group or community at large.
1. A review
of techniques in a light-hearted environment
2. As part of ongoing self-care
3. To learn something new with an emphasis on HT techniques,
principles and values
4. To deepen your practice with joy
5. To encourage one another
6. To share experiences
7. To be of service to the community of HTer's
8. To be of service to the people we are treating
9. To mentor others and provide spiritual companionship
10. To be reflective, in a gentle, supportive way
11. To move from "doing" to 'being' a vessel of love
12. To belong to an engaged, playful healing community
We hope that
you will consider this model and find others in your vicinity
to practice and build community with!
Think about
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12 Reasons To Have A Practice Group - from conversations
with Karen Stewart, HTI-PA - January 11, 2010
Local practice
groups can offer many blessings and develop in ways that are
unique to each community. Karen Stewart, HTPA in Surrey, BC began
coordinating classes in the Vancouver area last summer and when
participants asked about how they could continue to practice
between classes she suggested a practice group be started.
Knowing that
many individuals already have full lives and are not eager to
take on more responsibility, Karen reflected on what she could
contribute. Having been involved with HT in Ontario for a number
of years and volunteering a significant amount of time, Karen
asked herself what would motivate her to become involved and
how she could be of service. She quickly found she would be eager
to participate in a practice group if she focused on things that
are of value to her. Here are 12 things she came up with:
1. A review
of techniques
2. As part of ongoing self-care
3. To learn something new
4. To deepen your practice
5. To encourage one another
6. To share experiences
7. To be of service to the community of HTer's
8. To be of service to the people we are treating
9. To mentor others or provide spiritual friendship
10. To be reflective
11. To move from "doing" to 'being'
12. To belong to an engaged healing community
If they could
develop a tradition of shared, rotating leadership, no one person
would be over extended and no one person could 'take over' the
group. Participation could be viewed as part of their healing
practice and service to the community. With these intentions
as the foundation of a practice group, Karen has now been a part
of organizing a HTI Practice Group in Vancouver. They next meet
on Sunday, January 17, 2010 and will talk about setting up regular
monthly gatherings. If anyone would like more information, please
contact Karen directly at kasinbc@yahoo.ca
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Autumn - What are the rhythms and qualities of
your energy field?
A
burst of spectacular foliage has fallen and initiated for many
a time of cleaning things up and preparing for the cold temperatures
ahead. Daylight hours are reducing in this area and there is
a natural tendency towards slowing down and going inwards. Time
for introspection is something we must create for ourselves if
we are to honour this natural rhythm within the fast-paced world
we live.
Healing Touch
encourages self-care for both practitioners and clients, as it
is an essential aspect of healing. Being respectful of physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual states allows for different relationships
both with others and ourselves. We begin to experience life as
it unfolds when we are paying attention to its unfolding.
Have you connected
with the rhythms and qualities of your energy field lately? If
not, you might want to set aside time for some self-care or try
the following.
Sit in a comfortable
position and take a few deep breaths to connect with your body.
Slowly bring your awareness to the different components of your
being (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) and notice
how they each feel energetically?
Be open to all the senses and experience the energetic quality
of each component.
What draws your attention?
Are the various
components in alignment with each other?
Do you experience them as connected in some way or do they feel
separate?
Try doing a Chakra Connection or other technique and then investigate
the qualities of the various components again. Have they changed?
 There
are no right or wrong experiences with this. It's about bringing
awareness to your experiences. (What is the experience before
the mind evaluates the experience?)
Now try connecting with the rhythms of life where you live. Put
your attention on the environment around you. Are you in harmony
with it?
As you breathe
with awareness you will begin to feel or notice some resonance.
Things may come forward which are not comfortable. They will
show you how the mind takes you away from that which is at your
core, your essence.
Now focus on
the breath and connect with that place of balance within. Resonate
with the life force/light within. Become more and more familiar
with it, using the breath to connect with the life force/light
that radiates and connects with everything around you.
(If you happen
to be in a fast paced city or chaotic environment then you might
want to pay attention to that which you are experiencing as chaotic.
Connect from that place within which is connected to all and
experience the chaos from there. Notice what you experience in
the body.)
Take a few deep
breaths, be aware of the physical body, your connection with
the earth, maintaining an awareness of the life force within
that is connected to all.
As you pay more
attention to your energy you will begin to notice what takes
you away from balance and what brings you back. Experiment and
find ways to gently bring your awareness back.
I'd love to
hear feedback from anyone who tries this!
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Nature as Teacher, life as an expression...
 In April 2009 I was
in NL for the HTAC Conference and was thrilled to have had time
with fellow HT'ers as well as to tour around a little. To experience
magnificent coastlines, icebergs, and exceptionally friendly
people was a gift which offered a sense of wonder, awe, connection
& spaciousness...
Nature has been
my most profound lifetime teacher. There is always something
for me to get curious about when I take time outdoors (or indoors
for that matter). Experiencing the myriad of textures, colours,
patterns, sounds, and sensations enhances the opening of the
heart. As my curiousity awakens, preconceived ideas begin to
fall away and suddenly doorways open to new possibilities.
It's something like working with a client during a Healing Touch
session. The more present and centred I am, the easier it is
to follow the energy that is created by our coming together.
The mind moves out of the way and doorways open.
Next time you are outdoors take a few minutes (or longer) to
actually stop and look at something that is commonplace to you.
Become aware of creation expressing through the shape, colour,
texture, smell, sound, etc. Notice how your body feels. Does
your heart respond? How does this interaction affect your energy
field?
Of course this can apply to interactions with people as well.
When you are listening try to see/hear them as creation expressing.
What is it that they are bringing forward into physical form?
What is driving them? This is not analysis so pay attention to
your body instead of your mind. Experience what might be beneath
the outward expression and connect with that. Again, notice how
your body feels. Does your heart respond? How does this interaction
affect your energy field? Consider how your response might influence
those around you.
 As
Vicki Slater demonstrated in her keynote address at the HTAC
conference, we are influenced on an energetic level by what is
going on around us. By remembering our connection with source
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Angela Mattos,
CHTP
Lighthouse at Cape
Bonavista, NL
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Developing as a Healer
If you have
completed Level 3 of the HT International Healing Touch Certificate
Program and would like to get to know more about yourself as
a healer, I highly recommend taking Level 4. The experiences
you have both at the class and in the following year might surprize
you as you complete the assignments from Level 4.
Level 4 is quite
different from Level 3 in that you will be strengthening your
skills working with one client. You will also receive treatments
from another student. (To see the actual curriculum see CURRICULUM
link above.)
Doing the Level
4 assignments can be of great value whether or not you are planning
to complete Level 5. They will give you insights and hopefully
take you to new places. The emphasis is on developing as a healer.
Returning for
Level 5 and successfully completing the Level 4 homework brings
a sense of completion and the title of Healing Touch Practitioner
(HTP). Level 5 is another level of refinement and a time for
celebration.
Angela Mattos,
CHTP
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A Journey with Healing Touch
I
was first drawn to Healing Touch in 1990 when a friend was looking
for a healing program that offered certification and credibility.
Being a layperson, the fact that HT was a nursing continuing
education program didn't have much value to me until I realized
that Janet Mentgen asked to take back the certification of HT
from AHNA when they were heading in the direction of closing
it off to only nurses. This was 1996 and HT International was
created so that HT certification could be transferred there.
I was grateful that Janet was able to stay true to her vision
of offering it to anyone who was willing to learn as I had been
certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP) in 1995 and
was hoping to maintain my certification.
Having come
from the medical model and incorporating techniques that are
standardized lends a certain credibility to the program. While
many see it as a way of becoming "a healer" the "development
of the healer" is a major aspect as one moves through the
program. As Maggie Freel, RN, MEd, CHTP/I, HN-BC says "you
have been given the tools now it's up to you to grow into them."
Can we recognize
that we already are the spiritual and energetic principles that
we are taught? Healing Touch is an educational program that is
also a path of transformation.
As practitioners,
we can learn about ourselves through our clients. They reflect
back our beliefs and behaviours in regards to boundaries, responsibilities,
attachment, holism, respect, integrity, compassion and the list
goes on.
While there
are many paths that can be walked, immersing oneself in one for
extended periods can open doorways to a new awareness that does
not happen when we jump around from one thing to another. After
going through Level 1-5 of HT and then certification I was able
to look back and see the unfolding that was occurring within
me. I am very appreciative that Janet Mentgen was my instructor
from Level 1 to Level 5 and that I had numerous opportunities
to spend time with her outside of the classroom between 1990
and 2005. There continue to be times when I hear her voice and
remember things she offered ...
HT is a collection
of the work of Brugh Joy, Alice Bailey, Barbara Brennan, Janet
Mentgen and others. Janet used to say "if you can, go to
the source." To experience the sources of this work consider
reading (or re-reading) Joy's Way, Esoteric Healing,
Hands of Light, and the HT Guidebook for Health Care Professionals. While some things
may have changed since these books were first written, they give
insight into the paths walked by the authors and the principles
they were following. White Shadow is also an interesting read
which gives a perspective of one healer's journey while sharing
stories of Janet Mentgen.
 When the road gets bumpy,
remember, there are many others who have gone this way before
you. Slow down, breathe, be with yourself in a gentle way and
look to those that have gone before you for assistance. Share
in celebration with others.
May we walk
with lightheartedness, courage and compassion on our journeys! (return
to list)
Angela Mattos,
CHTP
"Dive in and
experience the essence of life"
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